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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 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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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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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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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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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked #1 in Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report

Top Designation Secured for 28th Consecutive Year

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Sami on a mountain joyously holding a bike above his head

Sami’s Story: Tackling Life’s Biggest Mountain

A motorcycle accident sent Sami 60 feet down a mountain and resulted in a broken back, spinal cord and five ribs. He traveled over 2,500 miles to AbilityLab.

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Research Aids Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries

Registered nurse Samantha had a question she sought out to answer. What types of devices are best at revealing painful pressure sores.

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David G. Kabiller, Laura Ferrio, Joanne C. Smith

David G. Kabiller Makes Gift to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

AbilityLab has announced a seven-figure gift from David G. Kabiller, Co-founder of AQR Capital Management, a leading global investment management firm.

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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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