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Chicago Tribune: Palos Hill Teen on Rebound From Spinal Stroke

Pilkionis has made strides in her recuperation. Now at the Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91, Pilkionis is doing rehabilitation the majority of each day, according to her mom.

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Dr. Richard Lieber Honored as Fellow of the Orthopedic Research Society

At its annual meeting on Feb. 15, the Orthopedic Research Society (ORS) inducted Richard L. Lieber, PhD, Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 chief scientific officer and senior vice president, Research, as one its ORS Fellows.

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"Hearts of Hope" Valentines Bring Smiles to Patients' Faces

"Hearts of Hope" Valentines Bring Smiles to Patients' Faces

On Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 nearly 200 personalized Valentine's Day cards were delivered to every inpatient. The cards are the result of our "Hearts of Hope" event.

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Dr. Joanne C. Smith Named Among Top Women Healthcare Leaders in the Nation

In its February 15 issue, Modern Healthcare magazine honored Joanne C. Smith, MD, president and CEO of Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91, as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in the nation.

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CBS's Mission Unstoppable Features Brenna Argall

CBS's Mission Unstoppable Features Brenna Argall

The CBS show Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove recently featured Brenna Argall, PhD, director, argallab, in a story about new robotics technology being added to assistive devices. "We do this to make operating assistive devices accessible to people with very severe motor impairments," she said.

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Elderly Bathroom Safety

10 Tips from an OT to Make Your Bathroom Safer for Aging in Place

Many adults experience trouble as they age getting into and out of the shower or bathtub, or standing up from the toilet, resulting in an increased risk of falls. Whether you or a loved one are looking to safely age in place, or are recovering from an impairment, there are many ways to make bathrooms safer.

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A Guide to Rock Climbing After a Long Break

Rock climbing is a rigorous sport that is very demanding on the whole body. From the fingertips to the toes, large forces are constantly being placed on small structures, which can create a potential for injury.

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Novel device records, senses and manipulates ¡°mini-brains¡±

Tiny Machine Poised to Unlock Brain¡¯s Mysteries

A team of scientists, led by researchers has developed novel technology promising to increase understanding of how brains develop, and offer answers on repairing brains in the wake of neurotrauma and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Chicago Tribune: Glen Ellyn dad has survived COVID-19, 9/11 and cancer

Chris Ward was diagnosed with COVID-19 the day before Thanksgiving. He had a headache, a rarity for him, and got a rapid test to rule out the virus before the holiday.

By the day after Thanksgiving, his heart was racing and he spiked a fever, so he went to the hospital.

He didn¡¯t leave until February.

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Wall Street Journal: New Long Covid Treatments Borrow From Brain Rehab Tactics

Cognitive problems are among the most persistent and common lasting effects of Covid. Now some patients are getting help from brain rehab programs.

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