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Recreation therapists and sports coordinators

Celebrating Recreation Therapy Month at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅

Recreation therapists and sports coordinators at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 are part of the Therapeutic Recreation (T-Rec) team, who use physical activity-based interventions to address the health, well-being, and physical and psychological needs of patients. In the process, they promote individuals’ functioning and independence in life activities.

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2024 Class of the “Chicago Titan 100”

Nancy Paridy Inducted into the 2024 Class of the “Chicago Titan 100”

At a Feb. 8 ceremony at Navy Pier’s Aon Grand Ballroom, Nancy Paridy, president and chief administrative officer, was celebrated as one of the newest members of the “Chicago Titan 100.”

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packing list

Inpatient Packing List

To prepare for your inpatient rehabilitation stay, it is important to remember to bring the following items:

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Wheelchair

Five Wheelchair Tips for Winter

To make getting around when the temperatures plummet a little easier, Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 occupational therapist Lauren Rizio offers four tips for wheelchair users to get through the winter months.

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Patient

Child Life Activities Add Comfort & Magic to Hospital Stays

Child Life is a degreed profession dedicated to understanding and minimizing the effects of illness and healthcare on children and their families. Child Life Specialists (CLSs) provide psychological, emotional and developmental support for children and families in healthcare settings, helping them cope through age-appropriate education and play.

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Jaya Fever

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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Sangeeta Driver, MD, MPH

Dr. Sangeeta Driver Quoted in ‘Daily Herald’ for TBI Awareness Month

The Daily Herald recently published a story to coincide with Brain Injury Awareness Month. The article includes perspectives from Sangeeta Driver, MD, MPH, section chief, Brain Injury Medicine, Shirley Ryan 小恩雅.

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Terry Karpowicz

WTTW Profiles Shirley Ryan 小恩雅’s “Pioneering” Center for Bionic Medicine

A recent story on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight program highlighted the next generation of bionic limbs being developed at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅. The story featured Terry Karpowicz, a Chicago sculptor who has used prosthetics since losing his right leg in a motorcycle accident in 1975.

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Quality of Life Programs

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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Specialized Clinical Services & Spaces

Specialized Clinical Services & Spaces

In addition to our state-of-the-art ability labs — applied therapeutic and research spaces — our facility features other innovative areas designed to help our patients recover.

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