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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 34th Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 34th consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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On Your Mark: The Benefits of a Running Assessment
In the following Q&A, Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ¡¯s Lauren Bradley, DPT, and Meghan Hennessy, DPT, explain how such an assessment can help runners understand their technique, improve performance, and address and prevent musculoskeletal-related injury.
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Emotional Adjustment After Medical Challenges
After an injury or diagnosis of a serious medical condition, individuals often face emotional adjustment as they recover during rehabilitation ¡ª and as they return home to their families and communities with changes in abilities or function.
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SkyRise Chicago 2024 Recap
Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ team members thank all who participated in our 16th Annual SkyRise Chicago on Nov. 3, 2024! Together, we surpassed our fundraising goal to raise more than $1.4 million ¡ª an all-time record.
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From Heartbreak to Hope: Jack Thrives in Intensive Therapy Following Brain Injury
When an infectious disease left their son, Jack, with a severe brain injury, Amy and Michael struggled to find resources to help him. Thanks to donors like you, they found expert, integrated care at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ and, as a result, hope for the future.
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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Team Member Receives National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year Award
Long-time Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ team member Dinh To recently received The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare¡¯s National Compassionate Caregivers of the Year (NCCY) Award ¡ª an award celebrating caregivers who display extraordinary devotion and compassion in caring for patients and families.
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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Becomes First-Ever Rehabilitation Hospital to Earn ChildKind International Certification
Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ recently became the first rehabilitation hospital ever to be accredited as a ChildKind hospital by ChildKind International (CKI) ¡ª recognized for its commitment to pediatric pain prevention as part of its approach to pediatric rehabilitation.
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ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Spotlight: Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Advances Study of Respiratory Muscle Weakness
Clinicians and scientists at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ are leading new research to expand understanding of respiratory muscle weakness and the diaphragm ¡ª a critically important muscle for breathing ¡ª 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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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Physician Shares Insights about Post-stroke Pain in American Heart Association News
In a recent article published by American Heart Association News¡ªand featured in news outlets nationally ¡ª Richard Harvey, MD, David W. Trott clinical chair of the Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Brain Innovation Center, shared insights about the prevalence and treatment of post-stroke pain.
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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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Doctors Meet with Lawmakers on Behalf of Patients & Field
A delegation of four Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ doctors recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) ¡ª the professional organization in which they each hold leadership positions.
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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Appoints Marcos DeLeon and Karen Paciero to Executive Leadership Team
Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ 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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A Day in the Life: Mary Yonkaitis, Physical Therapist
Physical therapists (PTs) play a critical role on the care teams at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ ¡ªhelping patients regain function and improve balance, mobility, strength, endurance and range of motion.
Follow along for a day in the life of Mary Yonkaitis, a PT in the Margaret & Mark Stephan?Legs + Walking Lab at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ¡¯s flagship hospital in Chicago, where she primarily cares for patients recovering from stroke.
Follow along for a day in the life of Mary Yonkaitis, a PT in the Margaret & Mark Stephan?Legs + Walking Lab at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ¡¯s flagship hospital in Chicago, where she primarily cares for patients recovering from stroke.
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