Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. RUSH comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College.

Mission, Vision and Values

Their mission

The mission of Rush is to improve the health of the individuals and diverse communities they serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.

Their vision

Rush will be the leading academic health system in the region and nationally recognized for transforming health care.

Their values

Rush University Medical Center's core values — innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence — are the roadmap to their mission and vision.

These five values, known as their I CARE values, convey the philosophy behind every decision Rush employees make. Rush employees also commit themselves to executing these values with compassion. This translates into a dedication — shared by all members of the Rush community — to providing the highest quality patient care.