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After a Stroke, an Artist Finds Help from Man's Best Friend
After having a stroke while running on the treadmill, Emily found help from an unlikely source, our therapy dog.
Patient Story
New Mom Recovers from Stroke After Birth of First Baby
Heather experienced every new mother's nightmare: a sudden stroke after birth. After visiting RIC, and her family's support, she now keeps up with her son.
Patient Story
Wheelchair Basketball
The basketball program promotes growth in fundamental skills of basketball while teaching life skills of sportsmanship, dedication, & friendships.
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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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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked #1 in Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report 2017
We have once again been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for 27 years.
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Shirley Ryan Joins Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Board of Directors
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) today announced that Shirley W. Ryan has joined its Board of Directors.
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A Life Regained Following Stroke
Walter arrived paralyzed on the right side of his body. He arrived on a Saturday and by Tuesday, he took his first steps. Soon after walking, he didn’t stop.
Patient Story
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Unveils New AbilityLab
RIC will soon be a thing of the past. But that's not to say it's going away. It has a new name, a new location and a much larger, & a state-of-the-art facility.
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Nancy Knowles Bequeaths Generous Eight-Figure Gift
Knowles’ gift will support the capital campaign for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, RIC’s state-of-the-art research hospital, set to open in March 2017.
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New Research Reveals the Brain’s Role in Mystical Experiences
A new study from Jordan Grafman is shedding light on the brain’s role in mystical experiences—encounters where people feel connected to a higher power.
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Record Gift for New Research Hospital
Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan have pledged the largest charitable investment in the organization’s 63-year history and will support AbilityLab
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Recovered quadriplegic from Chicago prepares to swim in San Francisco Bay to raise awareness of paralysis. ‘Doesn’t surprise me a bit,’ says mom.
From the beach where he swims on Lake Michigan, Rob Heitz can point out the green facade of the rehabilitation hospital where he began his recovery journey after being paralyzed from the neck down 19 years ago.
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