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Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 34th Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 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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Concussions & Teen Sports: A Q&A With Hollis Bell, MD
Learn how parents and athletes can be “concussion aware” for safe participation in sports.
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Caleb Never Quits: A Teen’s Intensive Rehabilitation after Naegleria Fowleri (Brain-Eating Amoeba)
When Caleb Z. was 13 years old, he and his family set out early one Friday morning to swim at a beach near their Florida home. Though this was only the second time that they went to the beach as a family, it was a day that would forever change their lives — and especially Caleb’s.
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Managing Chronic Pain through Exercise: Sol Makes Pilgrimage through Spain
The Camino De Santiago is a network of ancient pilgrimage routes that wind through Spain and end in Santiago de Compostela. Today, the Camino is enjoyed by those seeking spiritual nourishment, as well as others seeking to clear the mind, get exercise and take in the beauty of Europe’s cities and countryside.
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Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 Physical Therapist Featured in News Segment about Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Men
Research suggests that one in 12 men are affected by pelvic floor dysfunction. To learn more about its real-life impact on men,?FOX 32 Chicago turned to Shirley Ryan 小恩雅’s?Ariana Alexander, DPT, a board-certified specialist in pelvic floor physical therapy.
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Lucy’s Story: Embracing Pediatric Rehabilitation with a Bright Smile
The entire family was injured in the car accident, but Lucy’s injuries were the most severe. She experienced a spinal cord injury, a fractured femur and a large break between the base of her skull and first vertebra. She was barely able to use her right arm or hand, she could not sit up on her own — and she was unable to walk.
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Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 Promotes Dan O’Mahoney to Serve as Chief Information Officer
Today, Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 announced the promotion of Dan O’Mahoney to chief information officer and senior vice president. In this role, he will serve on the organization’s executive leadership team and report to its CEO, Pablo Celnik, MD.
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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 — 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 小恩雅 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 — 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 小恩雅 and, as a result, hope for the future.
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Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 Team Member Receives National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year Award
Long-time Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 team member Dinh To recently received The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare’s National Compassionate Caregivers of the Year (NCCY) Award — an award celebrating caregivers who display extraordinary devotion and compassion in caring for patients and families.
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Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 Becomes First-Ever Rehabilitation Hospital to Earn ChildKind International Certification
Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 recently became the first rehabilitation hospital ever to be accredited as a ChildKind hospital by ChildKind International (CKI) — recognized for its commitment to pediatric pain prevention as part of its approach to pediatric rehabilitation.
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Research Spotlight: Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 Advances Study of Respiratory Muscle Weakness
Clinicians and scientists at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 are leading new research to expand understanding of respiratory muscle weakness and the diaphragm — a critically important muscle for breathing — 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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