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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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In the News: Former Patient Jaya Profiled by ABC Des Moines
The ABC affiliate TV station in Des Moines recently profiled former Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 patient Jaya Fever. In December 2022, Jaya — then a high school senior — was in a car accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury.
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Jeannette Wider Quoted in USA Today on Adaptive Strollers for Children
Jeannette Wider, occupational therapist, Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Center, was quoted in a?recent article in USA Today’s?Reviewed section on adaptive strollers.
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Dr. Allison Kessler Profiled in Chicago Medicine Magazine
Allison Kessler, MD, section chief, Renée Crown Center for Spinal Cord Innovation, Shirley Ryan 小恩雅, was profiled in the cover story of Chicago Medicine magazine’s February 2024 issue.
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NSF Awards $5 Million to Dr. Brenna Argall-Led Project to Develop Power Wheelchair with Driver-Assist Technology
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Convergence Accelerator program recently announced a $5 million award to Project Drive, a multidisciplinary partnership that aims to bring the first active driving assistance system for power wheelchairs to the consumer market. The principal investigator of the NSF-funded project is Brenna Argall, PhD, research scientist and director, Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory (argallab).
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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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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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Celebrating Third Graduating Class of IDEA Council-Sponsored Oak Point CNA Training Program
The third class of graduates celebrated completion of Shirley Ryan 小恩雅's Oak Point University CNA Career Accelerator Program. The four graduates received their certificates in a ceremony attended by colleagues, family and distinguished guests.
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In the News: Laura Ferrio, Actor Bob Odenkirk and Research Participant Maria Odenkirk Featured in SkyRise Story on Chicago Public Radio
On Nov. 2, Reset, the midday show on WBEZ-FM — Chicago’s NPR affiliate — ran a segment on SkyRise Chicago, Shirley Ryan 小恩雅’s annual fundraising climb up Willis Tower, that included perspectives from Laura Ferrio, chief operating officer.
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Research Highlights
Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 is a global resource. Clinical trials and research studies are where we bring our integrated care to life. We’re committed to Advancing Ability and sharing what we’re doing and what we learn — with all who seek greater ability and practitioners the world over.
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U.S. Finishes 3rd at Powerchair Soccer World Cup — Reflections from Dr. Daniel Goodman & Sarah Mulroe
On October 20, Team USA defeated Argentina, 2-1, to earn a third-place finish at the Powerchair Soccer World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
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Dr. Colin Franz Featured in Article on the Promise of Degradable Medical Implants
A recent article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) highlighted the potentially groundbreaking benefits of electronic medical implants that break down in the body instead of having to be surgically removed. The materials have been tested in animals and soon could be tested in human clinical trials.
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Mayor Johnson’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month Roundtable Features Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 Leaders
Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 leaders participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by the Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) — and personally moderated by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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