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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Appoints Marcos DeLeon and Karen Paciero to Executive Leadership Team
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab announced the appointment of two key leaders: Marcos DeLeon as chief people officer and Karen Paciero as chief advancement officer. Both will report to Pablo Celnik, MD, CEO.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Doctors Meet with Lawmakers on Behalf of Patients & Field
A delegation of four Shirley Ryan AbilityLab doctors recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) — the professional organization in which they each hold leadership positions.
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Make Your Choice Count: Voting with a Communication Disability
Although many people may take the voting process for granted, individuals with communication disabilities may face significant barriers to exercising their constitutional right to vote. Communication disorders (e.g. aphasia, apraxia and dysarthria, etc.) may impact individuals’ ability to communicate with election officials or interfere with their ability to read written text on a ballot.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Physician Shares Insights about Post-stroke Pain in American Heart Association News
In a recent article published by American Heart Association News—and featured in news outlets nationally — Richard Harvey, MD, David W. Trott clinical chair of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Brain Innovation Center, shared insights about the prevalence and treatment of post-stroke pain.
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Abby Jeppson Honored with Outstanding Young Alumna Award from NIU
The Northern Illinois University Alumni Association recently honored Tertia "Abby" Jeppson, research speech-language pathologist, Center for Aphasia Research and Treatment, with the 2024 Outstanding Young Alumna Award.
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Research Spotlight: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Advances Study of Respiratory Muscle Weakness
Clinicians and scientists at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are leading new research to expand understanding of respiratory muscle weakness and the diaphragm — a critically important muscle for breathing — in two new studies published in peer-reviewed journals. The research has implications for clinicians to create more effective treatment plans, set precise rehabilitation goals and help patients reach improved outcomes as they recover from impairments to their breathing.
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WTTW News Segment on Center for Bionic Medicine Wins a Regional Emmy
WTTW News aired a story that showcased the work of Dr. Levi Hargrove and team, which aims to advance the capability and usability of bionic limbs. The piece won a regional Emmy for outstanding work in the category of health and medicine.
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