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Andy's Story: A Walk Down the Aisle After a Severe Spinal Cord Injury
On July 1, 2018, everything changed for Andy McCue when he fell down a flight of stairs in a freak accident that left him paralyzed. He arrived at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab with no guarantee that he would walk or be independent again.
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José Pons, PhD Featured in Crain's People On the Move
People on the move featured article as Dr. Pons joins our teams.
In the News
Some Chicago businesses offer parents support as CTU strike keeps schools closed for 2nd day
The Chicago Teachers Union's strike has forced parents and businesses to take quick action to provide care and activities for children who would normally be in class.
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A Day in the Life: Performing Arts Physician Saves Careers by Fine-tuning Artists’ Form
Maria Reese, MD, still remembers landing in a Tennessee emergency department with a knee injury as a young dancer. The prognosis was grim: she would never dance again. Reese recently recalled “being devastated and thinking I'll prove that to be wrong, I'll get back to dancing.” And she did.
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Administration to Nursing: Antoinette Johnson's Journey
In April, Antoinette Johnson completed a six-year journey of dedication and sacrifice with a short walk south on North McClurg Court.
After a dozen years in various administrative roles in the Pain Management Center (located in our 345 E. Superior location), Antoinette recently completed her nursing degree and is the newest registered nurse in the 23rd Floor Brain Innovation Center.
After a dozen years in various administrative roles in the Pain Management Center (located in our 345 E. Superior location), Antoinette recently completed her nursing degree and is the newest registered nurse in the 23rd Floor Brain Innovation Center.
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National Nurses Week 2019: Celebrating with Fun and Awards!
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab celebrated National Nurses Week (May 6–12)! It started on Monday with Unit Day (in which units organized their own celebrations). The celebration continued all week long with treats, cooking demonstrations, meditation classes ... and awards presentations!
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National Nurses Week 2019: Nurse-Volunteer Spotlights
Many Shirley Ryan AbilityLab nurses advance a culture of caring even when they are off work, through volunteering at the local, national and international levels.
Meet some of the volunteer superstars of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's nursing team.
Meet some of the volunteer superstars of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's nursing team.
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Katie Earnest Receives Power of Nursing Leadership Award
Katie Earnest, nurse manager, Spinal Cord Innovation Center, was honored as a 2018 Pinnacle Leader at the annual Power of Nursing Leadership Awards.
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Two Team Members Honored by National Association of Hispanic Nurses–Illinois
At the National Association of Hispanic Nurses–Illinois (NAHN-Illinois) Inaugural Scholarship and Award Gala on Friday, Oct. 17, Irene Mendez, a registered nurse in the Medically Advanced Care Unit, received the 2018 Outstanding Service Award and Luis Espinosa, patient care technician on the 22nd Floor Spinal Cord Innovation Center, won a nursing scholarship.
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Dr. Pons' Research Quoted by Neuroscientist in Article about Exosuits.
Dr. Jose Pons, PhD explains that exosuits need three main selling points to make it in the real world in a SingularityHub article about exosuits.
In the News
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Hosts Eleventh Annual SkyRise Chicago
On Sunday, Nov. 3, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) and Skydeck Chicago will host SkyRise Chicago at Willis Tower for the 11th consecutive year.
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Ribbon-cutting Opens New Shirley Ryan AbilityLab DayRehabCenter®
New Shirley Ryan AbilityLab DayRehab Center®
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