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A Rock Concert on the Road to Recovery
One day, physical therapists in the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Brain Innovation Center spotted a trend: a disproportionate number of patients on the unit had musical propensities.
Blog
CLOSER LOOK: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day
On National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, here's a closer look at what this condition means for people all over the world.
Patient Story
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New Rehab Hospital Integrates Research and Care in One Facility
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is designed to spur instant collaboration among clinicians and researchers.
News
![Emily and Georgia the Therapy Dog](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2017-03/RIC-Patient-story-Hero.jpg?itok=eCZtXStR)
After a Stroke, an Artist Finds Help from Man's Best Friend
After having a stroke while running on the treadmill, Emily found help from an unlikely source, our therapy dog.
Patient Story
![Joanne C. Smith, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2018-01/Copy%20of%20IMG_3856_2.jpg?itok=Hh5afQ92)
The 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago
Make It Better proudly presents to you our inaugural list of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago.
News
![Shirley Ryan AbilityLab exterior photo](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2017-09/RehabInstChicago_ShirleyRyanAbilityLab_PP1004_lg.jpg?itok=L2X_Wrc_)
Hospital Receives Top National Design Award
Architectural firms HDR and Gensler, in association with CWa, tackled the collaborative process needed to help build the worlds first and only AbilityLab.
News
![Phil's Story of Recovery](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-02/Phil-Header.jpg?itok=-xqoeAMo)
Hoops and Hope Following a Freak Accident
Imagine being a week away from achieving your basketball dreams when suddenly everything changes... Watch Phil fight his way to get back on the court.
Patient Story
![Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 32nd Consecutive Year](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-07/USNWR%202022-23_blog%20header%20%282%29.png?itok=21MbG_Uc)
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 32nd Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 32nd consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
Press Release
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Surviving Holiday Meals with Picky Eaters (Part One): Preparation
The holidays can be a stressful time for families, especially those with picky eaters. Most holiday traditions center around food and, unfortunately, many of these foods are not high on the “preferred food lists” of picky eaters (e.g., green bean casseroles, Brussels sprouts, etc).
Blog
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Returning to Nursing: Ignacio Perez's Inspiring Journey
“I'm in a sweet spot here,” he said. “I have the ability to put in quality work, spend time with and get to know patients, and hone my craft. The pace is good — busy yet steady — and I am able to produce my best work and provide quality care.”
Blog
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Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System (MRSCICS)
The Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System (MRSCICS) at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a leading center for innovative, integrated, interdisciplinary research and care for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) and is one of the original five NIDILRR-designated Model System Spinal Cord Injury Centers (in partnership with Northwestern University and Northwestern Memorial Hospital).
Research Project
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Rachel Hitch, SLP
Research Speech Language Pathologist
Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist