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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.
Press Release
![Dave](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-06/Dave%20J-10%20%281%29.png?itok=DaK4MYCE)
Dave Takes Big Step in Journey from Limb Loss to Lawyer
Patient Story
![Jordan walking](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-05/Jordan-5%20%281%29.png?itok=pieP5Da0)
Newlywed Jordan Embraces New Beginnings Following Stroke At 29
Patient Story
![Henry golfing](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-05/Henry-11.png?itok=adJ1Lmnw)
Watch: How Henry Went from Golf Caddy to Patient to Competitor
Patient Story
![Meshari walking](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-04/Meshari-25.png?itok=hbp9MGT8)
Watch Meshari’s story: New prosthetic legs help pediatric patient make huge strides
Patient Story
![Brandon walking](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-03/brandon-18.png?itok=eiCCYoMl)
Brandon Taps Inner Viking to Recover from Work-related Brain Injury
Patient Story
![Nicole](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-02/Nicole-3.png?itok=3SMm3MQG)
Empowered and Independent: Meet Nicole
Patient Story
![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
![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
![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
![Tracy and Kevin](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-09/header-10.png?itok=aRewixLs)
Tracy’s Path Back from Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury
Patient Story
![Patient](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-08/patient-3.png?itok=Njx7w5-Y)
Meet Charles and Discover Music Therapy
Patient Story