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Lauren Henderson

Lauren Henderson¡¯s ¡°My Why¡±: From Pediatric Patient to OT Practice

Learn more about Lauren Henderson and how she harnesses the emotions ¡ª from fear to hope ¡ª she felt while a patient into her role as a Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ occupational therapist, treating patients who have experienced spinal cord injuries (SCI).

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Kylee DeWitt

A Day in the Life: Kylee DeWitt, Speech-Language Pathologist

Follow along for a day in the life of Kylee DeWitt, a Speech-Language Pathologist at our Streeterville?DayRehab Center in Chicago.

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Nutrition & Hydration for Marathon Training

Nutrition & Hydration for Marathon Training

Coming up with a nutrition plan for a marathon can seem like an arduous task, but by breaking it down to the basics and answering some common questions, we hope to set marathon runners up for success.

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April Hickey

Healing Body, Mind & Spirit through Music: Meet Music Therapist April Hickey

April Hickey, MT-BC, describes how Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ¡¯s Music Therapy Program works and its positive impact on patients.

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Specialized Clinical Services & Spaces

Specialized Clinical Services & Spaces

In addition to our state-of-the-art ability labs ¡ª applied therapeutic and research spaces ¡ª our facility features other innovative areas designed to help our patients recover.

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Quality of Life Programs

About Our Quality of Life Programs

At Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, we care for patients¡¯ medical needs and help them return to full lives. To meet this goal, we offer a number of programs designed to enhance their quality of life.

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Nurses

Nominate An Outstanding Nursing Team Member for National Nurses Week Awards

Staff, patients and family members ¨C are there nurses you want to recognize for their commitment to excellence in patient care? Nominate them for Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ's National Nurses Week Awards!

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Patient

Child Life Activities Add Comfort & Magic to Hospital Stays

Child Life is a degreed profession dedicated to understanding and minimizing the effects of illness and healthcare on children and their families. Child Life Specialists (CLSs) provide psychological, emotional and developmental support for children and families in healthcare settings, helping them cope through age-appropriate education and play.

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Wheelchair

Five Wheelchair Tips for Winter

To make getting around when the temperatures plummet a little easier, Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ occupational therapist Lauren Rizio offers four tips for wheelchair users to get through the winter months.

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packing list

Inpatient Packing List

To prepare for your inpatient rehabilitation stay, it is important to remember to bring the following items:

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2024 Class of the ¡°Chicago Titan 100¡±

Nancy Paridy Inducted into the 2024 Class of the ¡°Chicago Titan 100¡±

At a Feb. 8 ceremony at Navy Pier¡¯s Aon Grand Ballroom, Nancy Paridy, president and chief administrative officer, was celebrated as one of the newest members of the ¡°Chicago Titan 100.¡±

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Recreation therapists and sports coordinators

Celebrating Recreation Therapy Month at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ

Recreation therapists and sports coordinators at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ are part of the Therapeutic Recreation (T-Rec) team, who use physical activity-based interventions to address the health, well-being, and physical and psychological needs of patients. In the process, they promote individuals¡¯ functioning and independence in life activities.

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