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Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 35th Consecutive Year

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab again has been recognized as the national leader in rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 35th consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction, and has been ranked the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital every year since 1991.

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Meet Monica Perez, PT, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Arms + Hands Lab

Monica Perez, PT, PhD, joined Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as the scientific chair of the Arms + Hands Lab.

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Crain’s Names Shirley Ryan AbilityLab CEO to List of “Notable Women Executives Over 50”

Crain’s Names Dr. Smith to List of “Notable Women Executives Over 50”

In the April 29 issue of Crain’s Chicago Business, Joanne C. Smith, president and CEO, was named to the inaugural “Notable Women Executives Over 50” list.

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Dr. Richard Lieber Inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows

Richard Lieber, PhD was inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biomedical Engineering’s (AIMBE) College of Fellows at the annual meeting March 25.

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How Focused Breathing Can Help Beat Everyday Stress

Relaxation techniques targeted at decreasing and managing tension are highly successful in the reduction of stress, and also are effective in reducing pain.

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Why the “ChronicBabe” Loves the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Pain Management Center

After being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Jenni came to the Pain Management Center for treatment. Today, she blogs her experience with chronic pain.

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Introduces the Patient and Family Advisory Council

The Patient and Family Advisory Council offers a forum for patients and families to give input identifying opportunities to optimize the patient experience.

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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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A Rock Concert on the Road to Recovery

One day, physical therapists in the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Brain Innovation Center spotted a trend: a disproportionate number of patients on the unit had musical propensities.

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A Million Dreams at AbilityLab

Just a year after our new research hospital opened, we have already begun to revolutionize rehabilitation for patients with our new translational care model.

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