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Peer Mentors Model a Life Well Lived

Returning home after a life-changing illness or injury is a positive step in recovery, but it can take time to adjust. Our peer mentor program helps patients and families through the transition.

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John and Joan Wories

John Finds the Words Again After Stroke

Since his time at Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½, John has reached many of his goals. He participates in community activities, serves as a greeter at church, reads books, writes correspondence without an editor and even travels solo again.

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Patient Who Sustained SCI in Diving Accident

WGN Profiles Patient Who Sustained Spinal Cord Injury in Diving Accident

WGN News recently aired a two-part feature on Pato, an 18-year-old SRAlab patient who sustained a C7 cervical spinal cord injury after diving into Lake Michigan.

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Tim Cavanagh

Tim¡¯s Triumphant Return to the Stage After Cancer

As a Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ inpatient, Tim received intensive physical, speech and occupational therapy through our Cancer Rehabilitation Innovation Center.

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Brian and Missy

Brian¡¯s Journey: Advanced Technology Leads to Explosive Gains After Locked-in Syndrome

Following a cardiac procedure, post-surgical complications led to multiple strokes for Brian. He developed locked-in syndrome and, despite paralysis, was fully aware of his surroundings.

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An Icon¡¯s Icon: Clarence Waldron¡¯s Stroke Recovery

An Icon¡¯s Icon: Clarence Waldron¡¯s Stroke Recovery

During his storied career and decades-long tenure as senior writer and editor for Jet magazine, Clarence Waldron interfaced with these icons and many more. In addition to lovingly being referred to as ¡°the dean of arts and entertainment journalists,¡± Clarence, himself an icon, also is a stroke survivor. As we commemorate National Stroke Awareness Month, he generously has offered to share his story and perspectives.

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Jasper Beats the Odds

Jasper Climbs Back to Beat the Odds After Spinal Cord Injury

In early August, Jasper was air-lifted to Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ and began with two weeks of intensive inpatient therapy. ¡°The hospital felt like a spaceship,¡± she said. ¡°Huge, colorful, cool equipment. I thought, ¡®I got this, and these people are here to help me.¡¯¡±

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Kyle S.

Kyle¡¯s Story: From Rehabilitation Hospital Worker to Patient

Kyle went from being fully dependent for all mobility to being able to walk with a walker for more than 100 feet.

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Officer Tyler Bailey¡¯s poses for a photo with his well-wishers

Watch: Officer Tyler Bailey¡¯s Sendoff

In December 2021, Tyler Bailey ¡ª a police officer from Bradley, Ill. ¡ª sustained a traumatic brain injury in the line of duty. After nearly a year of intensive inpatient and DayRehab therapy, Officer Bailey recently said goodbye to his Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ care team as his colleagues escorted him home.

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Kyle's Journey with Locked-in Syndrome

Kyle's Journey with Locked-in Syndrome

At 30 years old, Kyle experienced a rare brainstem stroke causing a condition called locked-in syndrome. Although his cognitive abilities were completely intact, he was unable to move or talk.

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Phil's Story of Recovery

Hoops and Hope Following a Freak Accident

Imagine being a week away from achieving your basketball dreams when suddenly everything changes... Watch Phil fight his way to get back on the court.

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John walking again after multiple brain and spinal cord injuries

John's Journey to Walk Again

John sustained a major multiple trauma with brain and spinal cord injuries, and was not walking upon arrival. Immediately following the accident, John¡¯s trauma team said that he might never be able to walk again or reach his hands over his head. Just one month into his rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½, John was able to do both.

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