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7 Shocking Ways Stress Can Physically Change Your Brain
In small doses, stress can motivate you or keep you safe. Chronic stress can cause all sorts of side effects. It can even cause physical changes in your brain.
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Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital
Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital
935 Beisner Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
United States
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We have 60 years’ experience studying the brain’s complexities and healing capacity.
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Leora Cherney, PhD, Named Research Chair for Shirley Ryan 小恩雅
Dr. Cherney to serve as chair of Think + Speak Lab within RIC’s new research hospital.
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An Active Life with Cerebral Palsy
Born with CP, Michelle started receiving rehabilitation when she was only 6. Since then, she has made amazing changes and now leads a full, active teenage life.
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Meet the Chief Residents:
Meet our three Chiefs for the Class of 2019! Ryan Doyel, Courtney Stefanski, and Matthew Haas.
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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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Stroke Recovery— What sets us apart?
See what sets us apart from other rehabilitation hospitals and why our outcomes for stroke patients are exceptional.
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2023 Impact Report
On behalf of everyone at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅, we thank you for your support. We invite you to take a look at our FY23 Impact Report below.
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Ditching the "Dis-"
Joanne C. Smith, MD shares the career-defining moment that changed the way she approached patients with differing abilities.
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Development of Expertise in Use of Exoskeletons for Walking in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
this study will both identify the level of competency necessary in various skills for independent use of the ReWalk as well training strategies for this end.
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Anne Marie’s Story: Journey to Chicago During a Pandemic
Anne Marie was born with a rare condition in which the liver is missing a portal vein. After undergoing two surgeries, she came to the Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 to relearn how to sit, stand, walk and regain activities of daily living.
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