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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 33rd Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 33rd consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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Leslie Marriott Honored with Illinois OT Association’s Mentor Award
Leslie Marriott, master occupational therapist and education program manager, Academy, received the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association’s (ILOTA) 2023 Mentor Award.
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Celebrating Third Graduating Class of I.D.E.A. Council-Sponsored Oak Point CNA Training Program
The third class of graduates celebrated completion of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Oak Point University CNA Career Accelerator Program. The four graduates received their certificates in a ceremony attended by colleagues, family and distinguished guests.
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In the News: Laura Ferrio, Actor Bob Odenkirk and Research Participant Maria Odenkirk Featured in SkyRise Story on Chicago Public Radio
On Nov. 2, Reset, the midday show on WBEZ-FM — Chicago’s NPR affiliate — ran a segment on SkyRise Chicago, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s annual fundraising climb up Willis Tower, that included perspectives from Laura Ferrio, chief operating officer.
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Research Highlights
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a global resource. Clinical trials and research studies are where we bring our integrated care to life. We’re committed to Advancing Ability and sharing what we’re doing and what we learn — with all who seek greater ability and practitioners the world over.
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U.S. Finishes 3rd at Powerchair Soccer World Cup — Reflections from Dr. Daniel Goodman & Sarah Mulroe
On October 20, Team USA defeated Argentina, 2-1, to earn a third-place finish at the Powerchair Soccer World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
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Dr. Colin Franz Featured in Article on the Promise of Degradable Medical Implants
A recent article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) highlighted the potentially groundbreaking benefits of electronic medical implants that break down in the body instead of having to be surgically removed. The materials have been tested in animals and soon could be tested in human clinical trials.
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Mayor Johnson’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month Roundtable Features Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Leaders
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab leaders participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by the Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) — and personally moderated by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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In the News: POPSUGAR Features Dr. Maria Reese on Menstrual Cycle’s Potential Effect on Sports Injuries
Does training affect men and women athletes differently? Do hormones play a role in fitness? In a recent article in POPSUGAR, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Maria E. Reese, MD, medical director, Performing Arts Medicine Program, and sports medicine attending physician, shared her insights.
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Wheelchair Softball Players Celebrate Ribbon-cutting with Cubs Charities
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab wheelchair softball players participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the renovated adult wheelchair softball diamond in California Park on the city’s North Side.
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Kathy Stevens Honored as Fellow of Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
At the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses’ (ARN) annual conference in Providence, R.I., Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Kathy Stevens, director, Nursing Education, and director, Magnet Program, was inducted into ARN’s most distinguished level of membership: Fellow of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (FARN).
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Joins National Limb Loss and Preservation Registry
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab recently signed on to take part in the National Limb Loss and Preservation Registry (LLPR), a new project aimed at advancing treatments and outcomes of patients with congenital and acquired limb loss and limb difference.
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Dr. Colin Franz Honored by AANEM for Research on Risk of Nerve Injury in Patients in ICU with Severe COVID
The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) recently announced that Shirley Ryan AbilityLab physician-scientist Colin Franz, MD, PhD, has received one of its 2023 Scientific Impact Awards.
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