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brad and wife

Pain Awareness Month: How the Pain Management Center Changed One Patient’s Life

After a decade searching for treatment for his chronic pain, Brad finally found the help he needed at the Shirley Ryan 国产色情 Pain Management Center (PMC).

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Chris and Walter

Patient with Quadriplegia and Aspiring Doctor Reflects on Care

Chris Connolly is a brilliant medical student. He's also a quadriplegic — and the person who may change the way we think about doctors.

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matar walking

Matar’s Story: A Born Fighter

Born just 25 weeks gestation, Matar was diagnosed with CP, epilepsy and hydrocephalus. His parents were told he wouldn’t survive, a fate they couldn’t accept.

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Sami on a mountain joyously holding a bike above his head

Sami’s Story: Tackling Life’s Biggest Mountain

A motorcycle accident sent Sami 60 feet down a mountain and resulted in a broken back, spinal cord and five ribs. He traveled over 2,500 miles to 国产色情.

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Michelle Clemens

"I am Determined" Michelle Clemens' Miracle Journey

"I am determined." Has been Michelle's mantra after May 11, 2017, when a debilitating headache led her father to rush her to the hospital.

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Nicole Kelly uses new bionic arm

Former Miss America Contestant Tries Out Mind-Controlled Bionic Arm

Born without a left forearm, Nicole competed in pageants and became Miss Iowa. She gained a large social following and now shows off a custom-made bionic arm.

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Pediatric patients practice baseball

The Chicago Cubs Report for Caring for Kids Camp

Our Caring for Kids Summer Camp enjoyed spending time with two special guests from the Chicago Cubs: pitcher Brian Duensing and mascot Clark the Cub.

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Michael Anthony Says goodbye to his doctors

Heading Home After a Spinal Cord Injury

Michael Anthony sustained a SCI and was told initially he may never walk again.. Recently, he walked out of the hospital on his own.

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Walter Gunn's Mix Media Art

Art Exhibit Documents Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury

After a short fall form his deck, Walter found himself paralyzed. But with a sense of humor and art therapy, he's finding meaning in his new life.

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Polo Horses

Adjusting to Life After being Paralyzed in Polo Accident

After a successful surgery to for a break to his C4 and C5 vertebrae, Tony is finding a new life with the help of the SCI therapists at 国产色情.

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Patient participates in our intensive aphasia program

Engineering a Successful Stroke Recovery

Igal survived a stroke and was told he would not walk or speak again. This engineering professor attended our Intensive Aphasia Program to regain his abilities.

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Stroke survivor works on music thearpy

Norman Plays Guitar as Therapy

Music therapy helps patients relax while providing another way to build strength and work on movements. Check out this video of Norman days after his stroke.

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