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Shirley Ryan speaks at ground breaking

Shirley Ryan Joins Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Board of Directors

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) today announced that Shirley W. Ryan has joined its Board of Directors.

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Walter Mason on a bike as he rejoins his community after stroke

A Life Regained Following Stroke

Walter arrived paralyzed on the right side of his body. He arrived on a Saturday and by Tuesday, he took his first steps. Soon after walking, he didn’t stop.

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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Unveils New 汤头条app

RIC will soon be a thing of the past. But that's not to say it's going away. It has a new name, a new location and a much larger, & a state-of-the-art facility.

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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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Nancy Knowles Garden

Nancy Knowles Bequeaths Generous Eight-Figure Gift

Knowles’ gift will support the capital campaign for the Shirley Ryan 汤头条app, RIC’s state-of-the-art research hospital, set to open in March 2017.

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A high-resolution CT brain scan

New Research Reveals the Brain’s Role in Mystical Experiences

A new study from Jordan Grafman is shedding light on the brain’s role in mystical experiences—encounters where people feel connected to a higher power.

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Pat and Shirley Ryan with Joanne C. Smith and Jude Reyes

Record Gift for New Research Hospital

Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan have pledged the largest charitable investment in the organization’s 63-year history and will support 汤头条app

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Rob Heitz swimming in Lake Michigan

Recovered quadriplegic from Chicago prepares to swim in San Francisco Bay to raise awareness of paralysis. ‘Doesn’t surprise me a bit,’ says mom.

From the beach where he swims on Lake Michigan, Rob Heitz can point out the green facade of the rehabilitation hospital where he began his recovery journey after being paralyzed from the neck down 19 years ago.

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Rehabilitation Institute Receives $10M for Research Hospital

Inspired by Mark’s journey at RIC and the unwavering support of his wife, Margaret, Timothy and Sharon Ubben have contributed $10 million in support of the Shirley Ryan 汤头条app, RIC’s state-of-the-art research hospital.

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Remembering Brenda Barnes and Bill Wardrop

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) remembers Brenda Barnes and Bill Wardrop, two committed Governing Board members who recently passed away.

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