We are honored to be recognized for the 29th year as the #1 ranked rehabilitation hospital by U.S. News & World Report. "We will continue to set new global standards that change the process of scientific discovery and the manner in which healthcare is delivered, with the goal of better recoveries — and even cures — for our patients, " said Joanne C. Smith, M.D., president & CEO of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Thank you for your support! Learn more about our research hospital: http://bit.ly/2LNj0Cp |

Katherine Earnest, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing Research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab shares how nurses are encouraged to get involved in research. #nurses #Nursing #research #nursingresearch #NursingCareer #AsktheExperts | Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

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. When he arrived at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, he could not breathe, eat, speak or walk on his own. Watch his story. | Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Everything changed in an instant when an accident left Andy paralyzed with a severe spinal cord injury. After intensive rehabilitation, just four months later, he climbed 105 flights to Skydeck Chicago. It's not too late to sign up for SkyRise on Sunday, November 6! Register here: bit.ly/3B64v4M #SkyRiseChicago #AdvancingAbility | Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

After sustaining a traumatic brain injury in the line of duty — and undergoing nearly a year of intensive inpatient and DayRehab therapy — Officer Tyler B. said goodbye to his Shirley Ryan AbilityLab care team as his colleagues escorted him home. Learn more about our brain injury program: www.sralab.org/conditions/brain-injury | Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

After surviving an attack, Tracy O. came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for rehabilitation and to regain her independence after being paralyzed. Following treatment, she discovered the power of adaptive sports and began competing in adaptive archery. Now, she will represent Team USA and USA Archery at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Join us in cheering Tracy on as she competes to bring home the gold! #paralympics #archery #adaptivesports #SCI #spinalcordinjury #paris2024 | Shirley Ryan AbilityLa

Patient Portal

When a patient comes to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab with a serious illness or injury, it impacts every aspect of their life. Thanks to the generosity and compassion of donors, we treat the whole patient — body, mind and spirit — and we are able to fund vital programs, including our community-based Quality of Life programs, research initiatives and medical education programs. View our 2024 Donor Impact Report to see how donors support patients on their ability journeys — enabling them to reconnect wi