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Shirley Ryan 星空传媒视频 recently welcomed chart-topping artist Katharine McPhee for a tour of the rehabilitation hospital — and, during her visit, she treated the hospital’s pediatric patients to a few of her favorite songs.
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On her tour, McPhee learned about the latest in rehabilitation care and technology from Shirley Ryan 星空传媒视频’s clinicians and scientists.
When she visited the pediatrics floor to meet with and perform for the patients, she also had an impromptu concert with teenage patient Cayden B. from Kentucky — marking his very last day as an inpatient at Shirley Ryan 星空传媒视频 in a memorable way.
A musician himself, Cayden’s life was put on hold when he sustained a severe in a motorcycle accident. At first, he was unable to walk and talk. With intensive rehabilitation, which also included music therapy, he began rebuilding skills.
About Katharine McPhee
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McPhee burst on the scene in 2006 during a successful run on “American Idol.” Known for her powerhouse presence and showstopping performances, she is a film and television actress, Broadway star, recording artist and passionate philanthropist. In 2018, McPhee made her stage debut starring in “Waitress: The Musical.” She originated the leading role in the West End production and returned to Broadway for the show’s final weeks. McPhee’s recordings have topped the charts in multiple genres including pop, jazz and adult contemporary, and she performs to sold-out audiences around the world.
