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Meet Charles and Discover Music Therapy
Watch this video to meet Charles C. and see his experience at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab after experiencing issues related to his cervical stenosis.
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Mike's Story: Intensive Therapy & Game-changing Research Lead to His Recovery
Mike's life changed instantly after he fell down cement stairs, sustaining a spinal cord injury that left him unable to move from the chest down.
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"Hearts of Hope" Valentines Bring Smiles to Patients' Faces
On Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 nearly 200 personalized Valentine's Day cards were delivered to every inpatient. The cards are the result of our "Hearts of Hope" event.
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Celebrating Dr. Joanne C. Smith
As our community mourns our profound loss, please use this space to share your memories and photos of our beloved, intrepid and visionary leader.
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Dr. Monica Rho Named to Crain's Chicago Business' 2019 40 Under 40
Dr. Monica Rho, Chief of musculoskeletal medicine at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, named to Crain's Chicago Business' 2019 40 Under 40.
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In the News: Researchers Develop COVID Symptom Tracking Device
Twenty-five people in a test study in Chicago are currently wearing small, postage stamp-sized flexible devices on their throats. The goal is to track signs and symptoms of the COVID-19 coronavirus and monitor progression of the illness.
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Meeting Milestones After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Ryan sustained a life-threatening traumatic brain injury following a motor bike accident. Watch as he progresses from inpatient rehabilitation to our DayRehab Program.
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Joanne C. Smith, MD Named to Modern Healthcare’s Top Women Leaders List
In its February 18 issue, Modern Healthcare magazine honored Joanne C. Smith, MD, president and CEO, as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders.
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Dr. Grafman Featured Guest on Epilepsy Podcast and Videocast
Jordan Grafman, PhD discussed research and treatment of post-traumatic epilepsy after traumatic brain injury in military veterans on Seizing Life Podcast.
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If You Have Pelvic Pain, Here’s What It Could Mean
Sarah Hwang, MD featured in Readers Digest's. While you may assume that all pelvic pain is caused by gynecologic disease, it can be more complex than that.
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Jeannette Wider Quoted in USA Today on Adaptive Strollers for Children
Jeannette Wider, occupational therapist, Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Center, was quoted in a recent article in USA Today’s Reviewed section on adaptive strollers.
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Wheelchair Softball Players Celebrate Ribbon-cutting with Cubs Charities
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab wheelchair softball players participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the renovated adult wheelchair softball diamond in California Park on the city’s North Side.
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