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On Thursday, Oct. 14, hundreds of well-wishers greeted Chicago Police Department officer Carlos Yanez Jr. as he was discharged from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
A bagpiper provided the soundtrack as Officer Yanez was escorted out of the flagship hospital by his care team, and a mariachi band played as his therapists helped him transfer to his car.
The occasion was covered by WGN and other local and national news outlets.
After an injury or diagnosis of a serious medical condition, individuals often face emotional adjustment as they recover during rehabilitation — and as they return home to their families and…
view all newsShirley Ryan AbilityLab team members thank all who participated in our 16th Annual SkyRise Chicago on Nov. 3, 2024! Together, we surpassed our fundraising goal to raise more than $1.4 million — an all-time record. These dollars help fuel our mission and ensure we can continue to help our patients achieve the best outcomes in their recovery journeys.
Clinicians and scientists at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are leading new research to expand understanding of respiratory muscle weakness and the diaphragm — a critically important muscle for breathing — in two new studies published in peer-reviewed journals. The research has implications for clinicians to create more effective treatment plans, set precise rehabilitation goals and help patients reach improved outcomes as they recover from impairments to their breathing.