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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
![Anne Marie](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-05/annemarie_0.jpg?itok=5_2CL0c4)
Anne Marie’s Story: Journey to Chicago During a Pandemic
Patient Story
!["Hearts of Hope" Valentines Bring Smiles to Patients' Faces](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-02/hearts-hope-banner-2%20copy.jpg?itok=0_hyNS7L)
"Hearts of Hope" Valentines Bring Smiles to Patients' Faces
Patient Story
![Mike's Story of Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-01/PatientStory_Header_MikeF.jpg?itok=kjJUeHHt)
Mike's Story: Intensive Therapy & Game-changing Research Lead to His Recovery
Patient Story
![Bill Swick's Recovery at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-02/swick-header.jpg?itok=1PDmfXG2)
Bill's Story: The Importance of Family & Recovery
Patient Story
![Payton](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2020-11/Screen%20Shot%202020-11-19%20at%204.43.04%20PM.png?itok=BEy34gua)
Payton's Story: Paralysis to SkyRise
Patient Story
![Allen Washington getting treatment at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2020-10/Screen%20Shot%202020-10-09%20at%203.38.43%20PM.png?itok=00uiWUjl)
After a Hospital Stay for Covid, Patients May Face Months of Rehabilitation
Patient Story
![Ashley and friend](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2020-08/1498165736609.jpg?itok=CnG63L5p)
Ashley's Story: The Comeback
Patient Story
![Two healthcare workers in PPE](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2020-07/GettyImages-1216865680.jpg?itok=fdlTG9ot)
Behind the PPE – More Q&A with COVID Care Unit Staff
Patient Story
![Doctor in PPE taking care of patient](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2020-07/GettyImages-1211342225_0.jpg?itok=k0ACaSiR)
Behind the PPE – Q&A with COVID Care Unit Staff
Patient Story
![Duane reunites with his nurse](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2020-07/duane-2_0.jpg?itok=FiybT-63)
Duane's Story: Full Circle After Traumatic Brain Injury
Patient Story
![NYT](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2020-06/new%20york%20times.jpg?itok=npuBRqfb)
NYT: Starting to Exercise Again After Lockdown
Patient Story
![Adriana pictured in a wheelchair with a physical therapist](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-12/adriana.png?itok=cZIRjzVz)
Adriana's Story
Patient Story