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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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man dancing in wheelchair

ABC7: Humboldt Park man driven by dance to walk again

A combination of perseverance and passion for dance is the driving force behind the recovery of a Humboldt Park man.

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Chicago Chefs Show Their Love For ‘Breakfast Queen'

Chicago Chefs Show Their Love For ‘Breakfast Queen’ Ina Pinkney, After Broken Leg Puts Her In Wheelchair; ‘She Is Like A Cup Of Sunshine’

na Pinkney’s famous West Loop restaurant might be closed, but the Morning Insiders learned her years of good will are being rewarded at a time she needs it most.

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example of a sweat sensor developed at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Healthcare Outside of the Hospital

3 remote monitoring devices are transforming how we track health.

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derek Daniels playing hockey with the adaptive hockey team

Derek Daniels: Adaptive sports program director brings out the best in others

Highlighting the director of adaptive sports and fitness at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Derek Daniels shares what its like couching adaptive sports.

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paralyzed patient from Peoria working with her physical therapist

Paralyzed by Bullets, Peoria Teen Fights for Mobility

At just 19 years old, Destiny Floyd is learning how to get in and out of a wheelchair on her own. She hopes her story will urge people city to put down weapons.

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patient walking with new ai powered bionic leg

Chicago Lab Creates Cutting-Edge Bionic Prosthetics

In a state-of-the-art facility in downtown Chicago, the next generation of bionic prosthetics is being developed at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

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Brendan James performing at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Spark!

Better Makers: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Brings the Patient Experience to Life at Spark!

The world-class Shirley Ryan AbilityLab continues to re-imagine what it means to be a rehabilitation hospital.

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New rehabilitation hospital opens in Abu Dhabi

Hospital aims to reduce the number of residents who travel abroad for rehabilitation.

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Downtown Chicago

Ditching the "Dis-"

Joanne C. Smith, MD shares the career-defining moment that changed the way she approached patients with differing abilities.

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feet comfortably in a bed

Are Weighted Blankets the Secret to Better Sleep?

We all need hugs, but some children, especially those with sensory disorders, are seeking better sleep with the gentle pressure of a weighted blanket.

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Tobi's art, a past patient at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Showcases Patient Art at New Exhibit at Hotel Chicago

Hotel Chicago West Loop partners with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to showcase more than 30 pieces of art by patients with functional impairments.

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AbilityLab sign outside on East Erie Street

AbilityLab set to test a $6 million tool

AbilityLab spent eight years developing and refining Ability Quotient, a quality assessment tool that measures patients’ progress to guide doctors and insurers.

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