We understand that traveling to a foreign country can be stressful
In the beginning I was a bit nervous. I don’t know what’s going to happen.
As a patient when facing prospects of traveling outside of their geographic area, it’s a
very large burden and can be particularly challenging.
Being sick is scary. Being sick and not being home is even scarier.
You know what makes us different. We recognize that and we care.
Our International Health Services program provides personal assistance to patients and
their families before, during and after their visit to Rush. Every patient is given a coordinator
to assist with all their needs.
This coordinator will be by the patient’s side throughout their entire stay.
Helping me, helping my Mom … to get the appointments, interpreting for us.
The coordinator will escort the patient to all their appointments, facilitate interpreter
services, assist with special dietary arrangements, and most importantly, ensure patients are
comfortable.
Rush physicians are part of a global community, connecting them to other doctors and resources
around the world.
Dealing and working and collaborating with local physicians where these patients come
from and physical therapists and occupational therapists has enabled us to treat these patients
as if they live right here in Chicago.
Rush is ranked in neurology, neurosurgery and orthopedics among the best hospitals in
the United States.
We have an infrastructure to support that care and be able to offer the highest level
of technology, and the highest level of care delivery to get the best outcome.
Rush has a brand new, state-of-the art hospital. It is beautiful. All rooms are single. The
nursing care in those rooms is spectacular. And the location is in a very safe area of
Chicago with a wonderful hotel right across the street for the convenience of families.
Chicago is a world-class city made up of 77 culturally diverse neighborhoods.
Chicago is maybe the most architecturally beautiful city in the United States
Each culture has their own specific needs. We’re used to accommodating them, and it’s done
pretty flawlessly.
We understand spiritual and religious traditions are important in the process of healing. Patients
have access to the chapel, meditation room and religious services.
Patients from all over the world have been choosing Rush for many years.
Contact our international office for more information on how to become a patient at
Rush.
Rush is a wonderful environment, and I think that patients find it an excellent experience
routinely. And the feedback I get from our patients is they are very glad they came and
many of them say “I wish I came earlier.”
(In different languages) Welcome to Rush!