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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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Celebrating Third Graduating Class of IDEA Council-Sponsored Oak Point CNA Training Program

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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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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Will’s Story: Covering Miles while Making Marathon Memories

Chicago resident Will H. is a regular on the city’s scenic lakefront path, often commuting approximately 10 miles each way between his downtown residence to University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus, where he is pursuing his MBA degree.

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Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 Doctors Meet with Lawmakers on Behalf of Patients & Field

A delegation of four Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 doctors recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) — the professional organization in which they each hold leadership positions.

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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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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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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. These dollars help fuel our mission and ensure we can continue to help our patients achieve the best outcomes in their recovery journeys.

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Make Your Choice Count: Voting with a Communication Disability

Although many people may take the voting process for granted, individuals with communication disabilities may face significant barriers to exercising their constitutional right to vote. Communication disorders (e.g. aphasia, apraxia and dysarthria, etc.) may impact individuals’ ability to communicate with election officials or interfere with their ability to read written text on a ballot.

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