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Why asking about social determinants of health is so important

A patient’s occupation can be misleading. Asking the right questions led to referrals for help. Learn how your practice can make a difference too.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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8 Min Read

Physicians in these 10 specialties are less likely to quit

Exclusive AMA data shows fewer doctors plan to leave their jobs soon, a sign of progress on retention. Find out how physician specialties compare.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Carl Lambert, MD
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What it’s like in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Lambert

Carl Lambert, MD, of Rush Medical Center, says the best part of family medicine is journeying and seeing patients through challenging situations. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Recruitment through culture: Rush’s secret to physician satisfaction

Amid evolving health care challenges, physicians at Rush University System for Health are leading change through innovation, mentorship and community.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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What doctors wish patients knew about lung cancer screening

By the time lung cancer signs and symptoms develop, it’s harder to treat. But screening and prevention can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 Min Read

Rush study finds familiar faces can help lower congregations’ BP

Working with community health workers recruited from Black churches results in average 10% drop in systolic blood pressure. 

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

Washing hands goes long way to prevent contagious norovirus

In January, reported norovirus outbreaks were up four times over last year, but you can catch this nasty bug any time of year. Find out what to look for.

Infectious Diseases
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Understanding when HRT makes sense in menopause

Melissa Joy Tracy, MD, of Rush University Medical Center, explains why hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) might be right for some women.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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9 Min Read

Rethinking lung cancer surgery

Christopher Seder, MD, finds anatomic resection is associated with improved survival when compared to wedge resection in early lung cancer.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight