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Rizzo Foundation

Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation Supports Pediatric Patient's New Customized Activity Chair

Last year, a rare brain tumor, left then-four-year-old Maggie unable to hold up her head, sit up or communicate. Now, after a year of physical, occupational and speech therapy at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, she engages in play, communicates, and interacts with songs and books.

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Shakita Carter

PCT Shakita Carter Honored with BEE Award for Outstanding PCTs

Patient care technician Shakita Carter from the 21st Floor received Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's BEE Award for outstanding PCTs!

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Daisy Award

Congratulations to DAISY Award Winner — Olena Melnyk

The newest recipient of the DAISY Award nursing excellence is Olena Melnyk, RN!

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In the News: Injured Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Released from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Injured Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Released from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Hundreds of well-wishers greeted Chicago Police Department officer Carlos Yanez Jr. as he was discharged from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

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Pain Management

Would Your Patient Benefit From Pain Management?

Understanding your patient’s pain can be difficult. Use this short quiz to help evaluate the needs of your patient.

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Dr. Leiber

Dr. Lieber To Receive AACPDM's Lifetime Achievement Award for Research on Cerebral Palsy

On Oct. 11, Richard Lieber, PhD, chief scientific officer and senior vice president, Research, will receive the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine's (AACPDM) Lifetime Achievement Award during the group's virtual annual meeting.

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Peggy Kirk and Nancy Paridy

Peggy Kirk and Nancy Paridy Appointed to Lead Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) today announced the appointment of its next leaders: Peggy Kirk as president and chief executive officer (CEO), and Nancy Paridy as president and chief administrative officer (CAO).

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Do I Need Help Managing my Pain? Answer 5 Quick Questions.

Everyone has pain but sometimes pain can impact our ability to live our daily lives, especially if it’s persistent or chronic. Take our short quiz and answer yes or no to the following questions to see:

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Accessibility

How to Add a Speed Dial Icon to Your iPhone Home Screen

Here at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, many of our patients appreciate making things on their phone easy to use. In order to do that we have many tricks and tools up our sleeves.

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Dr. Joanne C. Smith

Celebrating Dr. Joanne C. Smith

As our community mourns our profound loss, please use this space to share your memories and photos of our beloved, intrepid and visionary leader.

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Dr. Joanne C. Smith

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Mourns the Passing of Joanne C. Smith, MD, President & CEO

Dr. Smith died following treatment for cancer, which she battled privately while continuing to fully lead Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

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ISCoS: The International Spinal Cord Society

Dr. Lieber and Dr. Son Publish Results of Groundbreaking Reconstructive Surgery to Improve Hand Function After Tetraplegia

Richard Lieber, PhD, Jongsang Son, PhD and Jan Friden, MD, PhD, developed a novel approach to reconstructive surgery that can benefit patients who were not previously considered good candidates for surgery based on the ICSHT system.

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