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Antoinette Johnson

Administration to Nursing: Antoinette Johnson's Journey

In April, Antoinette Johnson completed a six-year journey of dedication and sacrifice with a short walk south on North McClurg Court.

After a dozen years in various administrative roles in the Pain Management Center (located in our 345 E. Superior location), Antoinette recently completed her nursing degree and is the newest registered nurse in the 23rd Floor Brain Innovation Center.

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A Day in the Life: Performing Arts Physician Saves Careers by Fine-tuning Artists’ Form

Maria Reese, MD, still remembers landing in a Tennessee emergency department with a knee injury as a young dancer. The prognosis was grim: she would never dance again. Reese recently recalled “being devastated and thinking I'll prove that to be wrong, I'll get back to dancing.” And she did.

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Children at the Strike Camp Offered by Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

Some Chicago businesses offer parents support as CTU strike keeps schools closed for 2nd day

The Chicago Teachers Union's strike has forced parents and businesses to take quick action to provide care and activities for children who would normally be in class.

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Andy's Story: A Walk Down the Aisle After a Severe Spinal Cord Injury

On July 1, 2018, everything changed for Andy McCue when he fell down a flight of stairs in a freak accident that left him paralyzed. He arrived at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab with no guarantee that he would walk or be independent again.

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, UChicago Medicine Partner for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services

UChicago Medicine and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have joined forces to bring the services and expertise of a premier rehabilitation hospital to patients of the academic health system.

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Former College Hoops Star Fights MS: 'She's Not Going To Give Up'

After insurance refused to pay for six-figure stem-cell transplant, Jasmine Matthews kept fighting, launching a Go Fund Me campaign.

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ABC7: Humboldt Park man driven by dance to walk again

A combination of perseverance and passion for dance is the driving force behind the recovery of a Humboldt Park man.

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Monica Rho, MD, Selected as AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador

Monica Rho, MD, Selected as AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) announced that Monica Rho, MD, is one of 125 professionals chosen for the new IF/THEN program.

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Chicago Chefs Show Their Love For ‘Breakfast Queen’ Ina Pinkney, After Broken Leg Puts Her In Wheelchair; ‘She Is Like A Cup Of Sunshine’

na Pinkney’s famous West Loop restaurant might be closed, but the Morning Insiders learned her years of good will are being rewarded at a time she needs it most.

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Healthcare Outside of the Hospital

3 remote monitoring devices are transforming how we track health.

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Surprise on the Ice After Blackhawks Victory with Kevin and Erica

After meeting more than 10 years ago through our Blackhawks Sled Hockey team, Kevin proposed to Erica after a victory on the ice.

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Derek Daniels: Adaptive sports program director brings out the best in others

Highlighting the director of adaptive sports and fitness at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Derek Daniels shares what its like couching adaptive sports.

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