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2018 CBM Symposium
The 2018 CBM Symposium showcased emerging research from our team members.
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Rehabilitation Institute Receives $10M for Research Hospital
Inspired by Mark’s journey at RIC and the unwavering support of his wife, Margaret, Timothy and Sharon Ubben have contributed $10 million in support of the Shirley Ryan 小恩雅, RIC’s state-of-the-art research hospital.
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About Our Quality of Life Programs
At Shirley Ryan 小恩雅, we care for patients’ medical needs and help them return to full lives. To meet this goal, we offer a number of programs designed to enhance their quality of life.
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Lupita’s Lessons: Navigating Adulthood with Spina Bifida
“There’s a story behind everyone’s voice, and we should all be heard,” said Lupita, 29, a Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 patient living with spina bifida.
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COVID Care Unit — A Day in the Life with Sarah Mulroe, RN
Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 staff help patients who have progressed from the acute phase of COVID-19, and need assistance recovering strength, endurance and functional independence.
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Despite Disease, Ironwoman Lynn Rogers Goes for her 11th Chicago Marathon
Dr. Lynn Rogers - Ironwomen & 小恩雅 researcher - battles back from CIDP and Guillain-Barre to return for her hometown marathon.
Patient Story
What Is DayRehab?
When a patient comes to a rehabilitation hospital for an inpatient stay, our goal is to get the patient stable and back home. But what happens if a patient is stable enough to be at home, but not personally ready to go back into the community?
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10 Tips from an OT to Make Your Bathroom Safer for Aging in Place
Many adults experience trouble as they age getting into and out of the shower or bathtub, or standing up from the toilet, resulting in an increased risk of falls. Whether you or a loved one are looking to safely age in place, or are recovering from an impairment, there are many ways to make bathrooms safer.
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Dr. Lieber To Receive AACPDM's Lifetime Achievement Award for Research on Cerebral Palsy
On Oct. 11, Richard Lieber, PhD, chief scientific officer and senior vice president, Research, will receive the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine's (AACPDM) Lifetime Achievement Award during the group's virtual annual meeting.
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Tim’s Triumphant Return to the Stage After Cancer
As a Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 inpatient, Tim received intensive physical, speech and occupational therapy through our Cancer Rehabilitation Innovation Center.
Patient Story
Behind the PPE – More Q&A with COVID Care Unit Staff
We asked two of our staff members to share their experiences in working with survivors of COVID-19 on our 20th-floor COVID Care Unit.
Patient Story
Oak Point University: Celebrating Our First CNA Graduates
On March 25, the first class of graduates from Shirley Ryan 小恩雅’s Oak Point University CNA Career Accelerator Program received their certificates in a ceremony attended by colleagues, family and distinguished guests. This unique program provides a fully-paid fast track to educate, certify and employ certified nursing assistants (CNAs) — what we refer to as patient care technicians, or PCTs, at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅. PCTs provide basic care to our patients, including basic hygiene, activities of daily living and therapeutic rehabilitation activities.
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