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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 33rd Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) 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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Wearable Airbag-sensor Technology Could Help Predict Falls & Cushion Impact
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Tracy’s Path Back from Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury
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Meet Charles and Discover Music Therapy
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Inspiring Spinal Cord Injury Patient Stories
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Raging Optimist Satej Recovers from SCI
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Peer Mentors Model a Life Well Lived
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Jeff’s Journey of Healing & Hope After a Rare Diagnosis
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John Finds the Words Again After Stroke
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WGN Profiles Patient Who Sustained Spinal Cord Injury in Diving Accident
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Tim’s Triumphant Return to the Stage After Cancer
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Brian’s Journey: Advanced Technology Leads to Explosive Gains After Locked-in Syndrome
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WGN Profiles Pediatric Patient in Story About Young Survivors of Gun Violence
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