AbilityLab Blog
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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.
Press Release
![Ben at SkyRise Chicago](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-11/skyrise-group-1%20%282%29.png?itok=KrfyCTfg)
Ben Surpasses Expectations and Climbs to the Top of the World
Patient Story
![Skyrise Chicago Team](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-11/skyrise-group-1%20%281%29.png?itok=VMCi3biH)
SkyRise Chicago 2023 – Event Recap
Blog
![Dr. Leora Cherney with Inaugural Mentoring Award from Aphasia Access](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-11/leora-1.png?itok=f203wsww)
Dr. Leora Cherney Honored with Inaugural Mentoring Award from Aphasia Access
News
![Leslie Marriott](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-11/leslie-2.png?itok=1ZL5xHT6)
Leslie Marriott Honored with Illinois OT Association’s Mentor Award
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![Celebrating Third Graduating Class of I.D.E.A. Council-Sponsored Oak Point CNA Training Program](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-11/group-oak-point-4%20%281%29.png?itok=7IvdWdAX)
Celebrating Third Graduating Class of I.D.E.A. Council-Sponsored Oak Point CNA Training Program
News
![Laura Ferrio on Chicago Public Radio](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-11/image.png?itok=APD9ALk1)
In the News: Laura Ferrio, Actor Bob Odenkirk and Research Participant Maria Odenkirk Featured in SkyRise Story on Chicago Public Radio
News
![Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Researchers](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-11/research.jpg?itok=zErWRp3C)
Research Highlights
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![Powerchair Soccer Team](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-10/dan%20and%20sarah-9.png?itok=0zco40rk)
U.S. Finishes 3rd at Powerchair Soccer World Cup — Reflections from Dr. Daniel Goodman & Sarah Mulroe
News
![Lewis at Chicago Lakefront](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-10/Lewis-7.png?itok=kPhc62sc)
Intrepid, Joyful Lewis Takes SCI Rehabilitation by Storm
Patient Story
![Dr. Colin Franz](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-10/franz-3%20%281%29.png?itok=4AKSzPng)
Dr. Colin Franz Featured in Article on the Promise of Degradable Medical Implants
News
![Care team member helping patient out of wheelchair](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-10/jaya-2%20%282%29_0.png?itok=xy3flJtt)
Watch Jaya's Story: Back to Beloved Activities Following a TBI
Patient Story
![Lupita's Graduation Day](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-10/lupita_grad.jpg?itok=97aG7gLI)
Lupita’s Lessons: Navigating Adulthood with Spina Bifida
Patient Story