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Tracy

Tracy¡¯s Big Year: From the Paralympics to Parenthood

It has been a whirlwind of a year for Tracy O. ¡ª who has gone from competing as a Paralympian at the 2024 Paris summer games to embarking on a new adventure, parenthood.

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Swallow Therapy

Treating Swallowing Disorders through Swallow Therapy

Through swallow therapy, patients learn exercises and strategies to improve safety, efficiency and comfort with swallowing ¡ª whether they have mild difficulty when eating or drinking or, in more severe cases, must relearn how to swallow, build strength and improve coordination to decrease dependence on feeding tubes.

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GBS

Guillain-Barr¨¦ Syndrome: Treatment & Rehabilitation

Guillain-Barr¨¦ syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurologic condition in which a person¡¯s immune system attacks their own nerves ¡ª causing muscle weakness and, sometimes, severe mobility, breathing and swallowing issues. Discover GBS treatment and rehabilitation options.

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Tracy

2024 Impact Report: Recovery Reimagined

Through the generosity of donors in fiscal year 2024, Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 was able to fund vital programs, including community-based Quality of Life Programs, research initiatives and medical education programs.

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pediatric

The Benefits of Episodic Care in Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation

At first glance, episodic care might sound technical, but it is actually a simple and thoughtful approach to physical, occupational and/or speech therapy that focuses on what¡¯s best for your child ¡ª and your family.

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Shirley Ryan

National Women¡¯s History Museum to Honor Shirley Ryan

Shirley Welsh Ryan ¡ª Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 champion, benefactor and board member ¡ª will be honored at the National Women¡¯s History Museum¡¯s Women Making History Awards Gala on March 20 in Washington, D.C.

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Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Adaptive Skiers Hit the Slopes in Colorado

Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91¡¯s?Adaptive Sports Program kicked off 2025 with its third annual ski trip to the Rocky Mountains in Crested Butte, Colo.

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Aretha

Super Aretha: Lifelong Learner Walks with New Prosthetic Leg at 93

Aretha J.¡¯s 93rd birthday celebration had it all: A birthday balloon ¡­ her kids beside her to celebrate another year in her long, active and happy life ¡­ a celebratory t-shirt that read ¡°Super Aretha¡± on the front, with a sparkly 93 on the back.

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Ione

Athlete Spotlight: Ione Discovers Adaptive Sports with Enthusiasm

Ione S. is only 9 years old, but she already has been involved in adaptive sports for a few years. She initially came to Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 for the Gait Camp program, a multi-week summer initiative that provides daily intensive mobility, strength, and endurance work for children.

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Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Earns 5th Straight Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence

For the fifth consecutive time, Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 earned the American Nurses Credentialing Center¡¯s (ANCC) prestigious Magnet designation ¡ª the highest national recognition given for nursing excellence.

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The Show Must Go On: The Performing Arts Medicine Program

What happens when a dancer feels a twinge as she lands her hundredth tour jet¨¦ of the week? Or, when an actor feels a tweak in his elbow after the big sword fight in Act III?
Fortunately, performing artists can seek a visit with Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91¡¯s Performing Arts Medicine Program, a clinical practice tailored to diagnosing and treating the unique needs of those in artistic roles, including musicians, actors and dancers.

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Brett

Teen Patient¡¯s Rehabilitation after Traumatic Brain Injury Featured in Wisconsin News Segment

Several months earlier, Brett experienced a?traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a power-washing incident. Over the holidays, he continued his recovery at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 in Chicago, with his family at his side.

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