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Chicago White Sox Team Physician Warns Baseball Parents to Beware of Overuse Injury Epidemic

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Monday, March 4, 2024

CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Mark Cohen , hand, wrist and elbow surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, and an official team physician for the Chicago White Sox, wants to warn parents about the epidemic he is seeing in his practice: youth baseball players experiencing overuse injuries in greater numbers.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Mark Cohen , hand, wrist and elbow surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, and an official team physician for the Chicago White Sox, wants to warn parents about the epidemic he is seeing in his practice: youth baseball players experiencing overuse injuries in greater numbers.
  • "I'm a huge baseball fan and have enjoyed treating professional and youth players for many years," Dr. Cohen explains.
  • "Ten years ago, Tommy John surgery was a treatment for Major League Baseball players," explains Dr. Cohen.
  • Many players and parents see this as a way to advance to higher levels of baseball.

Joshua J. Jacobs, MD, FAAOS, Receives American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Highest Leadership Honor

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The Tipton Leadership Award recognizes AAOS members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities that have benefitted the orthopaedic community, patients and/or the American public.

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  • The Tipton Leadership Award recognizes AAOS members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities that have benefitted the orthopaedic community, patients and/or the American public.
  • "It is a distinctive honor to receive this award.
  • I had the great fortune of working with Dr. Tipton early in my career, when I was 'learning the ropes' of AAOS volunteer service," Dr. Jacobs said.
  • "He was an inspirational leader, who had the ability to evoke the best qualities in people, motivating service for a higher cause."

COLD WEATHER PLATFORM TENNIS SEASON IS HERE: TIPS TO AVOID INJURY AND 'PADDLE ON'

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Monday, January 8, 2024

"We see a lot of racquet sport patients in our clinics," explains Dr. Ghannad.

Key Points: 
  • "We see a lot of racquet sport patients in our clinics," explains Dr. Ghannad.
  • "At this time of year, we frequently treat upper and lower body injuries to platform tennis players.
  • The sport involves a mix of speed, agility, and quick energy bursts, which makes athletes more susceptible to injury.
  • "Platform tennis is a great way to exercise in the winter and I don't want to discourage anyone from playing it," says Dr. Ghannad.

AMBETTER OF ILLINOIS EXPANDS PROVIDER NETWORK TO INCLUDE RUSH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOR HEALTH

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter of Illinois, a product offered by Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) which provides insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations through the Health Insurance Marketplace (Healthcare.gov), announced today a partnership with RUSH University System for Health to increase access to quality healthcare. Ambetter of Illinois members in the Chicagoland area can now receive care at any of the 140 RUSH locations in the region.

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  • Ambetter of Illinois members in the Chicagoland area can now receive care at any of the 140 RUSH locations in the region.
  • The agreement gives Ambetter of Illinois members access to the latest healthcare technology and resources available in all four of RUSH's hospitals—RUSH University Medical Center, RUSH Copley Medical Center, RUSH Oak Park Hospital, and Riverside Medical Center.
  • RUSH also offers more than 500 Spanish-speaking providers, providing Ambetter of Illinois members additional assurance and services to help better manage their care.
  • Ambetter of Illinois' members can make an appointment, find a provider, or review their benefits by logging into their account at ambetterofillinois.com .

RECORD NUMBER OF MIDWEST ORTHOPAEDICS AT RUSH PHYSICIANS NAMED TO CHICAGO MAGAZINE'S "TOP DOCS" LIST

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A record fifteen Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR) physicians were named among Chicago Magazine's "Top Docs" list.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A record fifteen Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR) physicians were named among Chicago Magazine's "Top Docs" list.
  • Compiled by Castle Connelly, a physician-led healthcare research and information company, the "Top Docs" list includes Chicago area doctors who were selected by their peers.
  • Mark Cohen, John Fernandez, and Robert Wysocki (hand surgery category); Dr. Joshua Blomgren (sports medicine category); and Dr. Leda Ghannad (physical medicine and rehabilitation category).
  • This is the highest number of MOR physicians named to this honor since the inception of the popular list published in Chicago Magazine.

FHU Hosts RUSH 2023, Inspiring High Schoolers to Make Wise Decisions

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

HENDERSON, Tenn., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freed-Hardeman University welcomed around 900 middle school and high school students to campus Sept. 22-24 for RUSH weekend. The FHU admissions team said that these numbers broke their anticipated goal for the event.

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  • HENDERSON, Tenn., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freed-Hardeman University welcomed around 900 middle school and high school students to campus Sept. 22-24 for RUSH weekend.
  • Joseph Askew, associate vice president of enrollment management, said that he was pleased with the positive reception the event has achieved.
  • Speakers for this year's event included TJ Kirk, Brad Montague, JD Schwartz, Andrew Itson and FHU President David R. Shannon.
  • Many students stated that their RUSH experience has helped to put FHU on their radar for choosing colleges in the near future.

RUSH REMAINS AMONG NATION'S BEST FOR QUALITY

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Monday, September 25, 2023

The Vizient study of nearly 800 hospitals -- which also includes separately ranked community hospitals and smaller academic medical centers -- evaluates hospitals' performance based on the Institute of Medicine's six domains of care: safety, timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, equity and patient centeredness.

Key Points: 
  • Vizient's Quality and Accountability Study -- the only hospital rating system that relies solely on patient outcome data for all inpatients -- ranks RUSH University Medical Center No.
  • "I take immense pride in our dedicated RUSH team, which remains unwavering in its commitment to enhancing the quality of care for patients."
  • While RUSH consistently ranks among the top performers in every major hospital rating system, being among the best in the Vizient Quality and Accountability ranking is one of the most respected gauges of quality and safety.
  • "Quality encompasses everything that should go right during a hospital stay," said Dr. Brian Stein, the medical center's chief quality officer.

Dr. Joshua Blomgren Named Head Team Physician for Benedictine University

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Blomgren , DO, a primary care sports medicine physician with Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR), has been named head team physician for Benedictine University in Lisle, IL.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Blomgren , DO, a primary care sports medicine physician with Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR), has been named head team physician for Benedictine University in Lisle, IL.
  • Dr. Blomgren is an alumnus and former soccer player at the university.
  • He is currently the Chief Medical Officer and Head Team Physician for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Womens Soccer League, an official physician for the Chicago Marathon, and head team physician for Willowbrook High School.
  • He was a multi-sport athlete in high school and a soccer player at Benedictine University.

G FUEL and Capcom Unite Mega Man with His Trusty Robotic Dog Rush for New Cherry Slushie Energy Drink

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- G FUEL is teaming up with Capcom once again for their second energy drink flavor inspired by the iconic Mega Man™ franchise, Mega Man Rush, which is now available for pre-order at GFUEL.com as a Collector's Box bundle and standalone 40-serving Tub while supplies last.

Key Points: 
  • He uses his detection ability to find an all-new power-up to help you get a Game-Changing energy boost: It's the Mega Man Rush Cherry Slushie Collector's Box!
  • Each Mega Man Rush Collector's Box also comes with an exclusive G FUEL x Mega Man dog leash and collar set to keep you connected with your own canine companion!
  • Mega Man Rush is the sixth flavor G FUEL has developed in partnership with Capcom.
  • G FUEL Mega Man Rush Energy Formula is zero sugar and packed with antioxidants from 18 different fruit extracts.

RUSH University Medical Center's Orthopedics Ranked Top Program in Illinois for 9th Year in a Row

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

It also earned another top ten ranking among orthopedic programs nationwide for 2023.

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  • It also earned another top ten ranking among orthopedic programs nationwide for 2023.
  • The hospital's orthopedic program is staffed by physicians from Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR ) who are team doctors for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Red Stars, among many other teams.
  • We appreciate the acknowledgment for our dedication to achieving the best outcomes for our patients from the Midwest, nation and world.
  • Our commitment to excellent patient care, education and orthopedic and spine research has an immediate impact on the quality of the care we provide today.