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Dr. Smith Honored Alongside Madeleine Albright, Former Secretary of State
Joanne C. Smith, MD, was honored on June 5 by Concern Worldwide with their Women of Concern Humanitarian Award.
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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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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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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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In the News: Former Patient Jaya Profiled by ABC Des Moines
The ABC affiliate TV station in Des Moines recently profiled former Shirley Ryan AbilityLab patient Jaya Fever. In December 2022, Jaya — then a high school senior — was in a car accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury.
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“I Can Do Hard Things”: Paityn’s Recovery from Guillain-Barré Syndrome at 14
After suddenly becoming paralyzed and diagnosed with a rare neurologic condition, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), 14-year-old Paityn C. came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Becomes First-Ever Rehabilitation Hospital to Earn ChildKind International Certification
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab recently became the first rehabilitation hospital ever to be accredited as a ChildKind hospital by ChildKind International (CKI) — recognized for its commitment to pediatric pain prevention as part of its approach to pediatric rehabilitation.
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Three Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Nurses Receive 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award
Three Shirley Ryan AbilityLab nurses — Rachel Adekoya, RN, nurse manager; Katie Earnest, RN, director, Nursing Research; and Lindsay Hong, RN, nurse manager — have been recognized by the Illinois Nurses Foundation with the 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award.
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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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Aquatic Fitness Program
Want to increase your range of motion, core development and balance? Our aquatic programs use the resistance of warm water and pool exercise equipment to help you improve these functions as well as muscle strength and cardio endurance.
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Prosthetics & Orthotics
Certified prosthetics and orthotics clinicians, working collaboratively with your doctors and therapists to deliver your customized device needs.
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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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