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Annelies

Meet Annelies: Building Community while Living with Aphasia

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Katharine McPhee

Katharine McPhee Sings with Pediatric Patients during Visit to Shirley Ryan 小恩雅

Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 recently welcomed chart-topping artist Katharine McPhee for a tour of the rehabilitation hospital — and, during her visit, she treated the hospital’s pediatric patients to a few of her favorite songs.

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Spinal Cord Injury

A Guide to Common Terms: Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

To help patients navigate their recovery, Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 offers a guide to terminology about Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).

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Steph with his service dog, Noel

Steph Returns to College after Spinal Cord Injury with Service Dog at His Side

After experiencing a spinal cord injuy, Steph returns to college with the help of his service dog.

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Celebrating 17 Years of Collaboration with Willis Tower

At Shirley Ryan 小恩雅’s Keystone Board meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025, the hospital celebrated 17 years of the annual stair-climbing event, SkyRise Chicago. Attendees honored Shirley Ryan 小恩雅’s longtime relationship with the Willis Tower and Skydeck Chicago, which is located on the skyscraper’s 103rd floor.

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Jordan walking

Stroke Awareness Month: A Focus on Recovery

View our roundup of articles about stroke recovery and patient stories illustrating how intensive rehabilitation helped them return to the lives they love.

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Paityn

“I Can Do Hard Things”: Paityn’s Recovery from Guillain-Barré Syndrome at 14

After suddenly becoming paralyzed and diagnosed with a rare neurologic condition,?Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), 14-year-old Paityn C. came to Shirley Ryan 小恩雅.

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Grissom

Ask the Expert: Matthew Grissom, RN, on Rehabilitation Nursing

In the following Q&A, Matthew shares his experiences as a rehabilitation nurse:

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David

David’s Story: The Power of Possibility after Guillain-Barré Syndrome

One Saturday evening, David started to notice tingling in his feet. He assumed he had sat for too long in one position and expected it to fade by morning — but it didn’t. Instead, it spread and intensified throughout his body. He got himself to the emergency room — and collapsed at the front desk.

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Nickolas

Nickolas’ Story: Healing through Education After Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Nickolas G., a physician, came to Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 for intensive rehabilitation after becoming paralyzed by?Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) — a rare disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves.

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brain fog

Research Spotlight: Cognitive Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Life for Patients with Long COVID Brain Fog

A recent study highlights the positive effects of cognitive rehabilitation in patients experiencing lingering cognitive difficulties, or “brain fog,” after experiencing COVID-19.

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Jess Smit

A Day in the Life: Jessica Smit, Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

In recognition of Limb Loss Awareness Month this April, follow a day in the life of Jessica Smit, one of our certified prosthetist orthotists (CPOs). She shares insight into her busy day as a CPO — from fitting patients for prosthetic limbs to making adjustments for comfort and seeing some take their first steps with a prosthetic leg.

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