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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
![Patient](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-08/patient-4.png?itok=d-yuJoYI)
Inspiring Stories Featuring Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
Patient Story
![Satej Hiking](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-08/unnamed%20%286%29.jpg?itok=U-5hMhIn)
Raging Optimist Satej Recovers from SCI
Patient Story
![Rob Kozarek Racing](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-08/Rob%20Kozarek%20Racing-3.png?itok=HEGgYdbW)
Peer Mentors Model a Life Well Lived
Patient Story
![Jeff and Physical Therapist](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-07/jeff-and-physical-therapist_1.png?itok=O8MUHF_-)
Jeff’s Journey of Healing & Hope After a Rare Diagnosis
Patient Story
![John and Joan Wories](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-06/Tim%20Cavanagh-1.jpg?itok=VrLclP-V)
John Finds the Words Again After Stroke
Patient Story
![Patient Who Sustained SCI in Diving Accident](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-06/pato.jpg?itok=V3WSfrOu)
WGN Profiles Patient Who Sustained Spinal Cord Injury in Diving Accident
Patient Story
![Tim Cavanagh](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-06/Tim%20Cavanagh-2_0.png?itok=NZV7IrBL)
Tim’s Triumphant Return to the Stage After Cancer
Patient Story
![Brian and Missy](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-05/brian_blog.jpg?itok=mlNYzV7j)
Brian’s Journey: Advanced Technology Leads to Explosive Gains After Locked-in Syndrome
Patient Story
![WGN Profiles Pediatric Patient in Story About Young Survivors of Gun Violence](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-05/mekhi-pool_0.jpg?itok=dpxikY9D)
WGN Profiles Pediatric Patient in Story About Young Survivors of Gun Violence
Patient Story
![An Icon’s Icon: Clarence Waldron’s Stroke Recovery](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-05/clarence-banner.jpg?itok=UITDvcoj)
An Icon’s Icon: Clarence Waldron’s Stroke Recovery
Patient Story
![Jasper Beats the Odds](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-04/Jasper_01.jpg?itok=2j6DA8Mg)
Jasper Climbs Back to Beat the Odds After Spinal Cord Injury
Patient Story
![Jared B. on track](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-04/Untitled%20design%20%2818%29.png?itok=iHATlp1u)
Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month Spotlight: Meet Jared B.
Patient Story