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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 34th Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 34th consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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Classic Video Game System Used to Improve Understanding of the Brain
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Leora Cherney, PhD, Named Research Chair for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
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Rehabilitation Institute Receives $10M for Research Hospital
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![Heather and her family after stroke recovery](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2017-01/251_IMG_9939.jpg?itok=cmXswwqZ)
New Mom Recovers from Stroke After Birth of First Baby
Patient Story
![Brett walks out after TBI](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2017-01/Brett%20Walks%20Out.jpg?itok=mU3pYzNR)
Back to College After a Traumatic Brain Injury
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Active After Breast Cancer
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An Active Life with Cerebral Palsy
Patient Story
Nancy Knowles Bequeaths Generous Eight-Figure Gift
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![Pat and Shirley Ryan with Joanne C. Smith and Jude Reyes](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2016-11/F2216_IMG_8918_HiRes.jpg?itok=yfGxhUjf)
Record Gift for New Research Hospital
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Treating Chemo Brain in Breast Cancer Survivors
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Sights Set on Returning to Active Duty after Spinal Cord Injury
Patient Story
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Placebo Sweet Spot for Pain Identified in Brain
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