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2019 USA Sled Hockey Classic

Record 30 teams to compete in 2019 USA Hockey Sled Classic

The tournament presented by NHL brings together those with different backgrounds and skill levels.

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From Grim Prognosis to Recovery

Scott enjoyed an active, healthy lifestyle. Days before Christmas in 2017, he fell down at his office. Within a few hours, he inexplicably became paralyzed.

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The progress made by Andy, a spinal cord injury patient

From Paralysis to Father of the Bride

Andy McCue was a husband, father and lawyer living in Kansas City. On July 1, everything changed when he fell down a flight of stairs.

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USA Sled Hockey Classic presented by NHL

2018-19 USA Hockey Sled Classic: Presented by the NHL

The ninth USA Hockey Sled Classic, hosted by the Chicago Blackhawks and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, takes place February 7-10, 2019 at MB Ice Arena.

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Ryan walking on a treadmill after his stroke

Ryan's Story: Surviving a Stroke at 20

Ryan survived a stroke when he was just 20. After months of therapy, he has made an incredible recovery. He has learned to walk and has improved hand function.

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AbilityLab Hosts NAHN-Illinois December Meeting

On Dec. 20, 2018, AbilityLab hosted more than 40 members of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses-Illinois (NAHN-Illinois) for their monthly meeting.

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Brad the Bullet Baker riding a hand cycle on a beach in chicago

Brad's Story: Back on the Bike

Brad Baker is a leading flat track racer. On July 22, he sustained a SCI at Minneapolis X Games. His recovery at AbilityLab has brought him back to the bike.

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If You Have Pelvic Pain, Here’s What It Could Mean

Sarah Hwang, MD featured in Readers Digest's. While you may assume that all pelvic pain is caused by gynecologic disease, it can be more complex than that.

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National Nurses Week 2018

National Nurses Week 2018 at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab celebrated National Nurses Week with a jam-packed slate of events, awards, a breakfast and smoothie cart, and treats galore.

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Dr. Leora Cherney Honored by Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences

Dr. Cherney Honored by Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences

Leora Cherney received the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences’ (ANCDS) top award, Honors of the Academy.

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How Focused Breathing Can Help Beat Everyday Stress

Relaxation techniques targeted at decreasing and managing tension are highly successful in the reduction of stress, and also are effective in reducing pain.

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab at the 2018 ARN Conference

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Nursing at the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 2018 Conference

At the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses' (ARN) REACH 2018 conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., Shirley Ryan AbilityLab nurses participated in and led several presentations — and collected one big award.

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