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Molly Farrell

What is Adaptive Fashion? Insight From Molly Farrell, Patient & Disability Advocate

In the following Q&A, Molly answers questions about living with a C5-C6 spinal cord injury (SCI) and adaptive fashion.

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gardens

Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ Earns Prestigious Certification from The Joint Commission for Excellence in Sustainability Programs

The Joint Commission (TJC) recently announced that Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ is one of the newest recipients of its sustainable healthcare certification.

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Cheri Blauwet, MD, Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer

Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ Appoints Cheri Blauwet, MD, as Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer

Today, Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ announced the appointment of a key leader: Cheri Blauwet, MD, as senior vice president and chief clinical officer. She will begin in September and will report to Pablo Celnik, MD, CEO.

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Mountain Bike

Team Effort: Building an Adaptive Mountain Bike Together

A group of more than 10 Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ staff, volunteers and adaptive athletes recently came together at the rehabilitation hospital for a unique opportunity ¡ª the assembly of a new adaptive mountain bike using a free, open-source design.

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Gait belt

Gait Belts Provide Support Every Step of the Way

Though a gait belt might seem simple at first glance, this common and extremely helpful tool plays an important role in keeping individuals safe and supported as they make progress in their balance, strength, coordination and mobility.

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Research Spotlight: Predicting Pediatric Surgery Complications with Wearables

A new study published in Science Advances ¡ª and led by researchers at Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½, the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children¡¯s Hospital of Chicago and University of Alabama at Birmingham ¡ª is the first to use consumer wearables to quickly and precisely predict postoperative complications in children and shows potential for facilitating faster treatment and care.

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Orthotics

Orthotics: A Guide to Common Terms

When it comes to orthotics, the numerous technical terms and acronyms can be daunting for a patient. To help patients navigate their journey, Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ continues its guide to common terminology.

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Prosthetics

Prosthetics: A Guide to Common Terms

Prosthetic devices can be game-changing for patients who have experienced limb loss or who were born with a limb difference. Prostheses enable people to live productive and rewarding lives by helping to support their function, mobility and independence.

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Joe walking his dog

Joe¡¯s Story: Gaining Patience & Perspective in the Face of Post-stroke Language Recovery

One morning while he was getting ready for work, Joe had a stroke, triggered by a blocked carotid artery. In addition to mobility issues and other physical impairments, Joe experienced aphasia and apraxia, communication disorders that can occur after a stroke.

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Wheelchair at the beach

Fun in the Sand with a Wheelchair: Beach Days Made Easier & Safer

As summer gets underway, wheelchair users shouldn¡¯t give up on beach fun. With the right equipment, planning and a few helpful tips, the beach is absolutely within reach.

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Ishan Roy, MD, PhD

Cancer Rehabilitation: Expert Insights From Ishan Roy, MD, PhD

¡°Whether you're newly diagnosed with cancer, in treatment, or a long-term survivor, rehabilitation can help improve your function, strength and quality of life.¡± In honor of National Cancer Survivors Month this June, we invited Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ attending physician Ishan Roy, MD, PhD, to answer audience questions about cancer rehabilitation and research for our monthly ¡°Ask the Expert¡± series.

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Annelies

Meet Annelies: Building Community while Living with Aphasia

Since her stroke, Annelies has worked tirelessly to regain her speech and language skills. She completed several sessions of the month-long Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program at Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½, where she first learned about the hospital¡¯s aphasia community groups.

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