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Dr. Rick Lieber Honored by Institute of Medicine of Chicago
At the June 20 Institute of Medicine of Chicago¡¯s (IOMC) Annual Leadership Awards and Annual Convening, Richard Lieber, PhD, chief scientific officer and senior vice president, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, was honored with the IOMC Outstanding Leadership & Compassion Award in Healthcare.
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Traumatic Brain Injury & the Impact on Personality
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have long-lasting effects on a patient¡¯s speech, mobility and activities of daily living. However, one of the most challenging aspects for families to grapple with can be personality changes they observe in their loved one.
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Marty Makes Adaptive Golf Tournament Debut
Marty N., 61, was among more than 50 golfers to participate in the inaugural Chicago Adaptive Open. The tournament, sponsored by the Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA), featured top golfers ¡ª including Marty ¡ª with arm, lower-limb, visual or other impairments.
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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Patients Featured in CBS Chicago Segment About Bedside Music Performances
CBS News Chicago recently featured two Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ patients in a segment about Musicians on Call ¡ª a volunteer organization that regularly visits the organization¡¯s flagship hospital in Chicago, going room to room to serenade patients.
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Adaptive Sports & Accessible Recreation Make for Summer Fun in the Sun
Adaptive sports and accessible recreational activities are a great way to have fun, stay active and take advantage of being outdoors during the summer months. Here are five activities to add to the summer bucket list.
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Denise¡¯s Story: Slowing Parkinson¡¯s Disease Through Exercise
Family comes first for 60-year-old Denise C. With her husband, five children, three grandchildren and another grandchild on the way, Denise has devoted her life to raising her kids and building strong ties and unity.
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John¡¯s Story: Stroke Recovery Through ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Participation
Following a stroke, 79-year-old John H. was paralyzed on the left side of his body. After living an independent life ¡ª with a long career in business and as an active father ¡ª the impact of the stroke was devastating for John and his family. However, John started his journey to regain independence with his daughters, Marie and Patricia, at his side to help him find the resources he needed.
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NBC Chicago Features Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Study About Investigational Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury
An?NBC Chicago news story recently highlighted a first-of-its-kind study underway at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ ¡ª a?clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).
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When Punishment Doesn¡¯t Fit the Crime
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Reveals Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Struggle with Discipline in Social, Family and Work Life
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Father Beating the Odds After Life Changing Accident
After a car accident and surgery, Cole used the internet to help him focus on what felt impossible: learning to walk again.
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