Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) team is swimming in the Chicago Swim Across America event on Saturday, August 4 to benefit cancer research, prevention and treatment. MOR’s 14-member team led by team captain Patti Piasecki, registered nurse at MOR, includes cancer survivors Grace Waller, 19, and Andra Popa, patients of Dr. Walter Virkus, orthopedic oncologist at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, patient Meghan Falconer, who had spine surgery from Dr. Christopher DeWald, orthopedic surgeon at MOR, as well as Olympian David Sims.

Grace Waller Being Interviewed by NBC Sports Reporter Mike Adamle About her Participation in this Saturday's Swim Across America Event

Shocking new research is out on youth concussions in sports. You may be wondering: what long term effects can concussions have on young athletes or how many concussions are too many? All your questions will be answered during a free webinar hosted by concussion experts Dr. Jeff Mjaanes, Chicago Sports Concussion Clinic at Rush, Mike Overturf, Illinois Athletic Trainers Association, and Jim Osborne, Positive Coaching Alliance on Thursday, August 9 from 7-8 PM CST. Register now to reserve your spot at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/975294288