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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Mourns the Passing of Joanne C. Smith, MD, President & CEO
Dr. Smith died following treatment for cancer, which she battled privately while continuing to fully lead Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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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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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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Do I Need Help Managing my Pain? Answer 5 Quick Questions.
Everyone has pain but sometimes pain can impact our ability to live our daily lives, especially if it’s persistent or chronic. Take our short quiz and answer yes or no to the following questions to see:
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Peggy Kirk and Nancy Paridy Appointed to Lead Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) today announced the appointment of its next leaders: Peggy Kirk as president and chief executive officer (CEO), and Nancy Paridy as president and chief administrative officer (CAO).
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Dr. Lieber To Receive AACPDM's Lifetime Achievement Award for Research on Cerebral Palsy
On Oct. 11, Richard Lieber, PhD, chief scientific officer and senior vice president, Research, will receive the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine's (AACPDM) Lifetime Achievement Award during the group's virtual annual meeting.
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Would Your Patient Benefit From Pain Management?
Understanding your patient’s pain can be difficult. Use this short quiz to help evaluate the needs of your patient.
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Injured Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Released from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Hundreds of well-wishers greeted Chicago Police Department officer Carlos Yanez Jr. as he was discharged from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Congratulations to DAISY Award Winner — Olena Melnyk
The newest recipient of the DAISY Award nursing excellence is Olena Melnyk, RN!
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PCT Shakita Carter Honored with BEE Award for Outstanding PCTs
Patient care technician Shakita Carter from the 21st Floor received Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's BEE Award for outstanding PCTs!
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Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation Supports Pediatric Patient's New Customized Activity Chair
Last year, a rare brain tumor, left then-four-year-old Maggie unable to hold up her head, sit up or communicate. Now, after a year of physical, occupational and speech therapy at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, she engages in play, communicates, and interacts with songs and books.
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