About Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
We are the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions — from traumatic brain and spinal cord injury to stroke, amputation and cancer-related impairment . The quality of our care has led to the designation of “No. 1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America” by U.S. News & World Report every year since 1991. With our flagship hospital located in downtown Chicago and multiple sites of care throughout Chicagoland, we treat 50,000 patients annually from nearly every state and receive referrals from 40+ countries. At the same time, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab understands that most of the emotional rehabilitation takes place after inpatient care — being integrated into society, athletic pursuits, art, writing, music — returning to beloved activities, or exploring new ones. Because we treat the whole person, we have created a model of care that not only helps patients and community members restore as much of a function (ability) as possible — e.g., the ability to walk or speak — but also helps them return to the lives they love. These programs are unique and contribute greatly to healing, but most are not covered by insurance.
Facts at a Glance • Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report every year since 1991 — that’s 35 years in a row
• Operate a 262-bed hospital in the heart of Chicago
• Treat 50,000+ patients annually from across the United States and around the world • Offer inpatient, DayRehab and outpatient rehabilitation across 30 sites of care • Offer the world’s only ability labs — applied-research and therapeutic spaces — each with a distinct functional focus
• Awarded 5 consecutive Magnet designations for nursing excellence
• Conduct 300+ clinical trials and research studies in neuroscience, bionics, robotics, musculoskeletal medicine and more • Operate one of the largest and most prestigious rehabilitation residency nationwide
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