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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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Inpatient Packing List
To prepare for your inpatient rehabilitation stay, it is important to remember to bring the following items:
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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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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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In the News: Former Patient Jaya Profiled by ABC Des Moines
The ABC affiliate TV station in Des Moines recently profiled former Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ patient Jaya Fever. In December 2022, Jaya ¡ª then a high school senior ¡ª was in a car accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury.
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Dr. Sangeeta Driver Quoted in ¡®Daily Herald¡¯ for TBI Awareness Month
The Daily Herald recently published a story to coincide with Brain Injury Awareness Month. The article includes perspectives from Sangeeta Driver, MD, MPH, section chief, Brain Injury Medicine, Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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