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COVID Recovery & Rehabilitation
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's COVID Unit is prepared to treat the unique rehabilitative needs of patients recovering from COVID illness.
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The Lefkofksy Family Foundation Donates $1 Million to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Liz and Eric Lefkofsky directed a $1 million dollar gift to the capital campaign for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, RIC’s state-of-the-art research hospital.
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How can we accelerate the timeline for cancer rehabilitation research?
Dr. Ishan Roy's team uses this model to rapidly test individual therapies to identify ideal treatment approaches. Their insights are leading to greater understanding of the science behind cancer-related weight.
loss and greater recovery for cancer patients.
loss and greater recovery for cancer patients.
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Introducing the Laboratory of Regenerative Neuro-Rehabilitation and Dr. Colin Franz MD/PhD
Projects in Colin Franz lab have focused on drug re-purposing to enhance nerve repair as well as patient specific factors that impact outcomes after neurotrauma
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Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Chicago, IL 60657
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Patient Engagement Intervention in Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
We believe that EMR can be adapted successfully and that the manual and materials can be customized for use in inpatient SCI units. We anticipate that EMR will bring better experiences and outcomes to patients. Patients will engage more and put more effort into therapy, and they will have more positive changes in daily function, mood, and satisfaction than the SOC group.
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Jamie Tingey Finds a Calling in Rehabilitation Psychology
Learn more about how Jamie Tingey found a calling in rehabilitation psychology.
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Implementation of Evidenced Based-Interventions during Inpatient Rehabilitation to Improve Mobility, Health and Participation
Most patients with stroke or ABI can recover some gait function (80-95%), but only 25% of those with SCI (50% motor incomplete) walk independently.
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Mike and Lindy Keiser Make Significant Gift to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
The gift — the amount of which is confidential — has been directed to the capital campaign for the AbilityLab, RIC’s state-of-the-art research hospital.
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Choosing Your Rehabilitation Care
When choosing rehabilitation care for yourself or your loved one, there are many factors to consider. It is important to ask questions about what is most important to you and your family on journey towards recovery.
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Dr. Richard Lieber Awarded VA’s Highest Honor in Rehabilitation Research
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently named Richard Lieber, PhD, chief scientific officer and senior vice president, Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the winner of its 2023 Paul B. Magnuson Award.
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