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Elissa Larkin Receives Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement

Elissa Larkin Receives Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement

At the recent American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Boston, Elissa Larkin, research speech-language pathologist, Center for Aphasia ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ and Treatment, received the Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation).

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Care Team

Rehabilitation Definitions 101

Healthcare and rehabilitation definitions can be confusing. Here is a guide to help you understand a few common terms.

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Doug with his therapist

VNS: Novel Treatment for Improving Arm & Hand Function Years After Ischemic Stroke

Learn more about vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation - a novel treatment option for some people with long-term, moderate-to-severe arm impairment after ischemic stroke.

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Peter Slawinski

Lead Wheelchair Technician Peter Slawinski on How Working at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ ¡°Changes You¡±

Learn more about Peter Slawinski, lead wheelchair technician, at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.

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Ben at SkyRise Chicago

Ben Surpasses Expectations and Climbs to the Top of the World

From his first shaky steps at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, to the 2,149 steps up the Willis Tower, Ben has surpassed expectations. He continues to make progress and looks forward to returning to work soon.

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Skyrise Chicago Team

SkyRise Chicago 2023 ¨C Event Recap

On behalf of Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, thank you to all who participated in our 15th Annual SkyRise Chicago!

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Dr. Leora Cherney with Inaugural Mentoring Award from Aphasia Access

Dr. Leora Cherney Honored with Inaugural Mentoring Award from Aphasia Access

At a recent ceremony in Boston, Leora Cherney, PhD, scientific chair, Robert R. McCormick Foundation Think + Speak Lab, became the very first recipient of the Sandra O. Glista Excellence in Mentoring Award. The honor was given by Aphasia Access, an organization that supports academics and healthcare professionals who work with patients with aphasia.

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Leslie Marriott

Leslie Marriott Honored with Illinois OT Association¡¯s Mentor Award

Leslie Marriott, master occupational therapist and education program manager, Academy, received the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association¡¯s (ILOTA) 2023 Mentor Award.

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Celebrating Third Graduating Class of IDEA Council-Sponsored Oak Point CNA Training Program

Celebrating Third Graduating Class of IDEA Council-Sponsored Oak Point CNA Training Program

The third class of graduates celebrated completion of Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ's Oak Point University CNA Career Accelerator Program. The four graduates received their certificates in a ceremony attended by colleagues, family and distinguished guests.

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Laura Ferrio on Chicago Public Radio

In the News: Laura Ferrio, Actor Bob Odenkirk and ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Participant Maria Odenkirk Featured in SkyRise Story on Chicago Public Radio

On Nov. 2, Reset, the midday show on WBEZ-FM ¡ª Chicago¡¯s NPR affiliate ¡ª ran a segment on SkyRise Chicago, Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ¡¯s annual fundraising climb up Willis Tower, that included perspectives from Laura Ferrio, chief operating officer.

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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵers

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Highlights

Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is a global resource. Clinical trials and research studies are where we bring our integrated care to life. We¡¯re committed to Advancing Ability and sharing what we¡¯re doing and what we learn ¡ª with all who seek greater ability and practitioners the world over.

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Powerchair Soccer Team

U.S. Finishes 3rd at Powerchair Soccer World Cup ¡ª Reflections from Dr. Daniel Goodman & Sarah Mulroe

On October 20, Team USA defeated Argentina, 2-1, to earn a third-place finish at the Powerchair Soccer World Cup in Sydney, Australia.

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