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Caleb

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 ¡ª and especially Caleb¡¯s.

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Sol hiking

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 ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 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 ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91¡¯s?Ariana Alexander, DPT, a board-certified specialist in pelvic floor physical therapy.

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Lucy

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 ¡ª and she was unable to walk.

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Dan O¡¯Mahoney

Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Promotes Dan O¡¯Mahoney to Serve as Chief Information Officer

Today, Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 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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Doctor and patient

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 ¡ª 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 ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 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 ¡ª 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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Beeson family

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 ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 and, as a result, hope for the future.

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Dinh

Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Team Member Receives National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year Award

Long-time Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 team member Dinh To recently received The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare¡¯s National Compassionate Caregivers of the Year (NCCY) Award ¡ª an award celebrating caregivers who display extraordinary devotion and compassion in caring for patients and families.

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Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Becomes First-Ever Rehabilitation Hospital to Earn ChildKind International Certification

Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 recently became the first rehabilitation hospital ever to be accredited as a ChildKind hospital by ChildKind International (CKI) ¡ª recognized for its commitment to pediatric pain prevention as part of its approach to pediatric rehabilitation.

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Research Spotlight: Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Advances Study of Respiratory Muscle Weakness

Clinicians and scientists at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 are leading new research to expand understanding of respiratory muscle weakness and the diaphragm ¡ª a critically important muscle for breathing ¡ª 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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Dr. Harvey

Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Physician Shares Insights about Post-stroke Pain in American Heart Association News

In a recent article published by American Heart Association News¡ªand featured in news outlets nationally ¡ª Richard Harvey, MD, David W. Trott clinical chair of the Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Brain Innovation Center, shared insights about the prevalence and treatment of post-stroke pain.

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