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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
![Showing the progress of Andy, a spinal cord injury patient](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-10/andy.jpg?itok=n5E85lVg)
Andy's Story: A Walk Down the Aisle After a Severe Spinal Cord Injury
Patient Story
Surprise on the Ice After Blackhawks Victory with Kevin and Erica
Patient Story
![Kyle’s Story: Back to an Active Lifestyle Following a Brain Injury](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-03/a1.jpg?itok=GBakeFwd)
Kyle’s Story: Back to an Active Lifestyle Following a Brain Injury
Patient Story
CLOSER LOOK: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day
Patient Story
Young Father Sets Sights on Recovery Following Tractor-Trailer Accident
Patient Story
![Scott and family in fishing gear holding a fish](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-02/photo%201.jpg?itok=UkcOA1Ds)
From Grim Prognosis to Recovery
Patient Story
From Paralysis to Father of the Bride
Patient Story
Ryan's Story: Surviving a Stroke at 20
Patient Story
Brad's Story: Back on the Bike
Patient Story
![Sudha Panchapakesan at an ICAP session](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2018-10/IMG_5818%20copy_0.jpg?itok=VPkn2aBI)
How Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Aphasia Program Helps Participants
Patient Story
Thousands Rally Around Girl Left Unconscious in Accident
Patient Story
![Lynn Rogers runs an Ironwomen](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2018-10/Lynn%20Rogers%20Story%20Header.png?itok=CYTaYYUA)
Despite Disease, Ironwoman Lynn Rogers Goes for her 11th Chicago Marathon
Patient Story