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See the latest news, updates and patient stories from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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.
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![Dr. Prakash Jayabalan Receives Research Grant from Foundation for PM&R](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-11/prakash-nadler-passor-banner_0.jpg?itok=nnOql_VN)
Dr. Prakash Jayabalan Receives Research Grant from Foundation for PM&R
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![Two Team Members Honored by National Association of Hispanic Nurses–Illinois](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-10/Luis_Irene_NAHN-IL%5B1%5D.jpg?itok=u5DcM57r)
Two Team Members Honored by National Association of Hispanic Nurses–Illinois
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Katie Earnest Receives Power of Nursing Leadership Award
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![National Nurses Week 2019: Nurse-Volunteer Spotlights](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-10/nurses-week-banner-2%5B1%5D.jpg?itok=2wAxrghS)
National Nurses Week 2019: Nurse-Volunteer Spotlights
Meet some of the volunteer superstars of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's nursing team.
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![National Nurses Week 2019: Celebrating with Fun and Awards!](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-10/nurses-week-banner-3_0%5B1%5D.jpg?itok=5if87rEX)
National Nurses Week 2019: Celebrating with Fun and Awards!
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![Antoinette Johnson](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-10/mission-moment-antoinette%5B1%5D.jpg?itok=m2Mu7YaR)
Administration to Nursing: Antoinette Johnson's Journey
After a dozen years in various administrative roles in the Pain Management Center (located in our 345 E. Superior location), Antoinette recently completed her nursing degree and is the newest registered nurse in the 23rd Floor Brain Innovation Center.
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![Monica Rho, MD, Selected as AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-09/if-then-banner2.jpg?itok=IbIuftPU)
Monica Rho, MD, Selected as AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador
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Promoting Function and Independence in the Cerebral Palsy Population
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![Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Announces First Kabiller Humanitarian Prize Winner](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-06/meet-kabiller-winner-elissa-conlon.jpg?itok=W7WPr_g9)
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Announces First Kabiller Humanitarian Prize Winner
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![Meet José Pons, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Legs + Walking Lab](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-06/jose-pons-banner_0.jpg?itok=5Ysajloj)
Meet José Pons, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Legs + Walking Lab
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![Meet Monica Perez, PT, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Arms + Hands Lab](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-05/monica-perez-banner_1.jpg?itok=4CrhqSE1)
Meet Monica Perez, PT, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Arms + Hands Lab
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![Dr. Grafman Featured Guest on Epilepsy Podcast and Videocast](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-05/grafman-epilepsy-podcast-1_0.jpg?itok=utJPlft8)
Dr. Grafman Featured Guest on Epilepsy Podcast and Videocast
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