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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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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).
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How Sucking in Your Stomach Could be Bad for Your Health
Dr. Sarah Hwang, MD, comments on how 'stomach gripping' - sucking in your stomach all the time - can negatively impact your health.
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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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NYT: Cognitive Rehab: One Patient’s Painstaking Path Through Long Covid Therapy
Nearly two years into the pandemic, advances have been made in treating Covid itself, but long Covid — a constellation of lingering health problems that some patients experience — remains little understood.
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2022 Impact Report
On behalf of everyone at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, we thank you for your support. We invite you to take a look at our FY22 Impact Report below.
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What “The Soul Moves First” Means to Nicole
Nicole posted the below reflection to Facebook about her recent Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and the reawakening she had seeing “The Soul Moves First” after therapy at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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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.”
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Stretching for Dancers
As a dancer, it is important to maintain both strength and flexibility. Dancing demands a level of control and stability while performing dynamic movements, requiring a greater range of motion than most other sports.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Blackhawks Sled Hockey Team Nets NHL Invitational Championship
For a remarkable fourth time in the past six years, the SRAlab Blackhawks are champions of the National Hockey League Sled Hockey Classic!
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Nurturing Relationships in Rehabilitation Nursing
Mary Beth Wiener says "Relationships are at the heart of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's nursing care. Over days and weeks together, nurses get to know their patients very well — and revel in seeing all of their incredible progress!"
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John's Journey to Walk Again
John sustained a major multiple trauma with brain and spinal cord injuries, and was not walking upon arrival. Immediately following the accident, John’s trauma team said that he might never be able to walk again or reach his hands over his head. Just one month into his rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, John was able to do both.
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