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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 33rd 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 33rd consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Mourns the Passing of Joanne C. Smith, MD, President & CEO
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![ISCoS: The International Spinal Cord Society](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-09/spinal-cord-series-cases.jpg?itok=hfy9fGnT)
Dr. Lieber and Dr. Son Publish Results of Groundbreaking Reconstructive Surgery to Improve Hand Function After Tetraplegia
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![Meet the Athletes Competing at the Tokyo Paralympics (Aug. 24–Sept. 5)](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-08/paralympics-banner_0.jpg?itok=qAKlwYsX)
Meet Two Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Athletes Competing at the Tokyo Paralympics
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![Peer Mentor](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-08/Peds%20peer%20panel2019_1.jpg?itok=8OWIsqOg)
How Can I Become a Peer Mentor?
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![Peer Mentor](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-08/peer%20party%202020.jpg?itok=JBD0rpXr)
What Is the Peer Mentor Program?
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Medical Residents & Fellows Celebrate Graduation
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![Dr. Rho at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-07/monicarho.jpg?itok=eJdgfW7E)
Q&A With Dr. Monica Rho: U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Physician
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A-Z Guide: Pediatric Resources for Illinois Families
Use the following checklist of key entitlements and resources for residents of Illinois.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 31st Consecutive Year
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![Short of Breath for the Long Haul: Diaphragm Muscle Dysfunction Found in Survivors of Severe COVID-19](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-07/franz-diaphragm-annals.jpeg?itok=xwQZ-QLv)
Short of Breath for the Long Haul: Diaphragm Muscle Dysfunction Found in Survivors of Severe COVID-19
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Pressure Mapping Research to Combat Pressure Injuries
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Pelvic Health: The Missing Link in Athletes' Health
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