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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked #1 in Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report
Top Designation Secured for 28th Consecutive Year
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A Life Regained Following Stroke
Walter arrived paralyzed on the right side of his body. He arrived on a Saturday and by Tuesday, he took his first steps. Soon after walking, he didn’t stop.
Patient Story
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Honors Nursing Excellence with the DAISY Award
Abilitylab now participates in the DAISY Awards, a program recognizing nursing excellence and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care of nurses.
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Redefining Wearable Technology
New stretchable electronic patches could transform rehabilitation and long-term care.
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Patient and Family Advisory Council Program
This program offers a forum for patients
& families to give input regarding programs and policies, identifying opportunities to optimize the patient experience.
& families to give input regarding programs and policies, identifying opportunities to optimize the patient experience.
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CROR Awarded $4.375 Million to Promote Positive Employment Outcomes
Department of Health and Human Services agency awarded CROR a 5 year grant to research and promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
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The Most Powerful Women in Chicago Business
Chicago has a pack of powerful women. They've seized their opportunities, plunged ahead and cultivated communities supportive of others—regardless of barriers.
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Full Circle After a Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Jim experienced a brain embolism brought on by infection and was quickly admitted to an acute-care hospital. After discharge, he came to RIC.
Patient Story
Bringing Spinal Cord Science to the Stage
While set in fifteenth century Europe, this production features a 2016 breakthrough: Richard strides across the stage – in a ReWalk exoskeleton.
Patient Story
Meet the New Director of Our Women's Health Rehabilitation Program
Sarah Hwang, MD, is the new director of the Women’s Health Rehabilitation Program at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Matar’s Story: A Born Fighter
Born just 25 weeks gestation, Matar was diagnosed with CP, epilepsy and hydrocephalus. His parents were told he wouldn’t survive, a fate they couldn’t accept.
Patient Story