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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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National Nurses Week 2018 at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab celebrated National Nurses Week with a jam-packed slate of events, awards, a breakfast and smoothie cart, and treats galore.

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Dr. Leora Cherney Honored by Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences

Dr. Cherney Honored by Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences

Leora Cherney received the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences’ (ANCDS) top award, Honors of the Academy.

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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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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab at the 2018 ARN Conference

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Nursing at the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 2018 Conference

At the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses' (ARN) REACH 2018 conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., Shirley Ryan AbilityLab nurses participated in and led several presentations — and collected one big award.

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How the Sim Lab Helps Clinicians Hone Their Skills

The Sim Lab on the 12th Floor, enables clinicians to log realistic medical experience and hone their diagnostic skills in a safe, controlled environment.

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Meet the Chief Residents:

Meet our three Chiefs for the Class of 2019! Ryan Doyel, Courtney Stefanski, and Matthew Haas.

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Pushing the Boundaries of Resident Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education

Northwestern McGaw/Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the MSK ultrasound resident curriculum has expanded exposing our residents to this emerging technology.

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The Ongoing Evolution of Medical Education

For at least the last decade, medical schools have been shifting towards problem-based learning enriched with group discussion.

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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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