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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.
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Dr. Richard Harvey Returns to WVON's Community Health Focus to Discuss Stroke Recovery
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Severe COVID May Age Survivors' Brains 20 Years (via U.S. News)
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For COVID Long Haulers, Hope in Rehab (via Bloomberg)
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Bensenville Officer Recovering After Being Shot 9 Times (Daily Herald)
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WSJ: How to Recognize the Symptoms of Aphasia and When to Seek Treatment
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What Is Aphasia? Rare Brain Condition Ends Bruce Willis’ Career (via Daily Beast)
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Memory Issues Plague Long COVID Patients
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NYT: Cognitive Rehab: One Patient’s Painstaking Path Through Long Covid Therapy
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Dr. Smith Receives Posthumous Order of Lincoln, State of Illinois's Highest Honor
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PCT Shakita Carter Honored with BEE Award for Outstanding PCTs
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Congratulations to DAISY Award Winner — Olena Melnyk
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Dr. Lieber To Receive AACPDM's Lifetime Achievement Award for Research on Cerebral Palsy
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