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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 秘密研究所, John was able to do both.

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Anne Marie

Anne Marie’s Story: Journey to Chicago During a Pandemic

Anne Marie was born with a rare condition in which the liver is missing a portal vein. After undergoing two surgeries, she came to the Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所 to relearn how to sit, stand, walk and regain activities of daily living.

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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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Mike's Story of Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury

Mike's Story: Intensive Therapy & Game-changing Research Lead to His Recovery

Mike's life changed instantly after he fell down cement stairs, sustaining a spinal cord injury that left him unable to move from the chest down.

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Bill Swick's Recovery at Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所

Bill's Story: The Importance of Family & Recovery

Commander Bill Swick began experiencing progressive weakness in his legs due to a herniated spinal cord. After courageously walking into surgery, he awoke paralyzed and unable to move his legs.

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Payton

Payton's Story: Paralysis to SkyRise

Payton experienced a spinal hematoma in 2018 and became paralyzed from the waist down. Following intensive rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所, she was able to walk again.

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Allen Washington getting treatment at Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所

After a Hospital Stay for Covid, Patients May Face Months of Rehabilitation

Allen Washington was an active, busy executive before contracting Covid-19 this summer. After weeks in the hospital, he now faces extensive physical and occupational therapy.

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Ashley and friend

Ashley's Story: The Comeback

Ashley was a 24-year-old accountant and athlete living and active life in Chicago. On May 29, 2017, everything changed.

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Two healthcare workers in PPE

Behind the PPE – More Q&A with COVID Care Unit Staff

We asked two of our staff members to share their experiences in working with survivors of COVID-19 on our 20th-floor COVID Care Unit.

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Doctor in PPE taking care of patient

Behind the PPE – Q&A with COVID Care Unit Staff

We asked two of our staff members to share their experiences in working with survivors of COVID-19 in our COVID Care Unit.

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Duane reunites with his nurse

Duane's Story: Full Circle After Traumatic Brain Injury

When Duane sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, his future was uncertain. His father, Duane Sr., a retired Marine, pushed for him to go to Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所.

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NYT

NYT: Starting to Exercise Again After Lockdown

Exercise researchers and physicians have some blunt advice for those of us aiming to return to regular exercise now, after months spent sheltering at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Start slowly, they suggest, and then rev up your workouts, also slowly.

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