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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked #1 in Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report
Top Designation Secured for 28th Consecutive Year
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No. 1 in Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report for 29th Consecutive Year
AbilityLab recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 29th consecutive year.
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Dr. Colin Franz Honored by AANEM for Research on Risk of Nerve Injury in Patients in ICU with Severe COVID
The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) recently announced that Shirley Ryan AbilityLab physician-scientist Colin Franz, MD, PhD, has received one of its 2023 Scientific Impact Awards.
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Renewed Vigor Following a Quadruple Amputation
Ethan was enjoying his work as a healthcare consultant after graduating from Northwestern. In January 2015 an infection led to a life-changing outcome..
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Nancy Paridy Inducted into the 2024 Class of the “Chicago Titan 100”
At a Feb. 8 ceremony at Navy Pier’s Aon Grand Ballroom, Nancy Paridy, president and chief administrative officer, was celebrated as one of the newest members of the “Chicago Titan 100.”
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Manipulating Activity Tracker May Soon Be History
Our researchers have designed a new and interesting way to train smartphone trackers to spot the difference between fake and real activity.
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Making a Difference Since 2005: Volunteer and Donor Martin Siegel
You’d never know from his humble demeanor that Marty Siegel is one of the top serving volunteers ever at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. He’s been a volunteer since 2005, giving more than 3,700 hours of service.
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Memory Issues Plague Long COVID Patients
Memory and concentration problems haunt 7 in 10 patients with long COVID, a pair of new studies indicate.
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Bensenville Officer Recovering After Being Shot 9 Times (Daily Herald)
Officer Steven Kotlewski is overcoming hurdles in his recovery from being shot nine times while responding to a domestic disturbance in November.
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How to Add a Speed Dial Icon to Your iPhone Home Screen
Here at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, many of our patients appreciate making things on their phone easy to use. In order to do that we have many tricks and tools up our sleeves.
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Dr. Smith Receives Posthumous Order of Lincoln, State of Illinois's Highest Honor
Joanne C. Smith, MD, former president & CEO, was celebrated this weekend, exactly two months following her death. On Nov. 6, Dr. Smith received the Order of Lincoln — the state’s highest honor that recognizes Illinoisans for outstanding achievements and dedication to public service.
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SkyRise Chicago – Event Recap
On Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, we hosted the 13th annual SkyRise Chicago at Willis Tower. This year’s event included both in-person participation in the world’s tallest indoor stair-climbing event, as well as a virtual option for participants — running, stepping and cycling in their communities in support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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