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Sherri

Sherri Embraces Quality of Life & Adaptive Cycling Amid Brain Cancer Journey

Sherri went to Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ for intensive inpatient rehabilitation, under the care of physiatrists and therapists with expertise in treating patients with cancer.

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Christy

Christy¡¯s Story: Resilience & Reinvention after Spinal Cord Injury

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Celebrating Patient Journeys: Stories of Hope, Healing & Independence

During the season of giving, Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ is celebrating the rehabilitation journeys of five patients ¡ª Chuy G., Mitch W., Michele L., Andrew M. and Tracy D. Their experiences reflect what¡¯s possible when world-class clinical care and scientific discovery come together to facilitate better, faster patient recoveries.

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World Medical Innovation Forum

Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾¡¯s Chief Clinical Officer Joins Expert Panel, Podcast at World Medical Innovation Forum

Cheri Blauwet, MD, chief clinical officer and senior vice president, was a featured expert at the recent World Medical Innovation Forum hosted by Mass General Brigham.

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Declan

Declan¡¯s Journey With CP Leads to a ¡®World of Possibilities¡¯

Declan started coming to Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ as an outpatient after receiving an early diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) at 18 months old. Now, at age 7, he recently completed intensive inpatient rehabilitation after a life-changing surgery to address muscle spasticity caused by CP ¡ª and he continues in DayRehab to improve his mobility, function and independence.

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Molly Discovers Hope & Community at Military Sports Camp

Military sports camp is one of Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾¡¯s quality-of-life programs, which are offered at no cost or low cost thanks to the generosity of donors. In 2024, 34 individuals participated in military sports camp, with all costs ¡ª including flights, lodging, meals, transportation and instruction fees ¡ª completely covered.

Patient Story

SkyRise Chicago Climbers

SkyRise Chicago 2025 Recap

Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ is grateful for all of the SkyRise Chicago participants, volunteers and donors ¡ª as well as the teams at Willis Tower and SkyDeck Chicago ¡ª for contributing to another successful event.

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Diabetes & Exercise: Why Fitness Matters

Two Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ exercise physiologists share insights about how movement, strength and mindfulness all play a key role in supporting people living with diabetes or prediabetes.

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Five Easy Tips for an Accessible & Inclusive Halloween

Haleigh Nierman, OT, a senior occupational therapist at Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ who specializes in pediatric rehabilitation, offers five easy tips for how to make Halloween accessible, inclusive and welcoming for kids.

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SkyRise Chicago

Get Ready to Climb! Kyle Bisping, DPT, on SkyRise Chicago

Kyle Bisping, DPT, clinical manager of Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾¡¯s Burr Ridge Outpatient & DayRehab Center answers questions about SkyRise Chicago ¡ª the hospital¡¯s annual stair climb at Chicago¡¯s Willis Tower.

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The Sky¡¯s the Limit: Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Prepares Patients for Return to Air Travel

To help prepare patients for a return to air travel, Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾¡¯s recreational therapy team plans and facilitates regular outings to the airport to practice all aspects of air travel.

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New York Times Features Exercise Routine Designed by Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Certified Hand Therapist

Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ certified hand therapist and occupational therapist Michelle Annes, OTR/L, CHT, recently was featured in The New York Times ¡ª sharing exercises to improve upper-body mobility and functional movement so individuals can confidently handle everyday tasks, such as opening a jar or lifting a bag and engaging in hobbies they love like cooking or gardening.

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