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Paralympic athlete

Looking Back at the 2024 Olympics & Paralympics

The 2024 Olympics and Paralympics may be over, but Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP celebrated the athletes and para athletes, the spirit of competition, and human ability in ways that will live on after the games. Here¡¯s a look back at top memories from Paris 2024.

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ANCC

Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP¡¯s Nurse Residency Program Recognized for Excellence

Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP¡¯s?New Graduate Nurse Residency Program received ¡°Accreditation with Distinction¡± for the second consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP).

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Evelyn walking

Evelyn¡¯s Story: A Moving Milestone on Anniversary of Spinal Cord Injury

Evelyn and her young daughter, Julia, were rear-ended by a driver traveling at high speed. After 10 days in an acute-care hospital, Evelyn transferred to Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP for?inpatient care and rehabilitation.

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Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP Chief Operating Officer Speaks about Expansion in Detroit on WJR-AM

Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP Chief Operating Officer?Laura Ferrio recently appeared as a guest on?JR Sunday with Mark Hollis on WJR-AM for a conversation about how the rehabilitation hospital¡¯s expansion into Detroit will benefit healthcare in the region.

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Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP, Henry Ford Health and Gilbert Family Foundation Celebrate Hospital Groundbreaking in Detroit

Henry Ford Health today marked the groundbreaking of its history-making hospital project, a $2.2 billion expansion plan to reimagine Henry Ford Hospital¡¯s Detroit campus. The project is anchored by a new facility that will span 1.2 million square feet and include a 20-story patient tower.

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Anthony

Anthony Makes Great Gains in Counteracting Cancer-Related Muscle Loss

Fifty-one-year-old Anthony has led an active life of fitness and athletics, from cycling to playing volleyball and soccer. In 2021, the Chicago-based architect was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.

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NBC Chicago Features Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP Â鶹APP Study About Investigational Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury

An?NBC Chicago news story recently highlighted a first-of-its-kind study underway at Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP ¡ª a?clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).

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Marathon Runners

Ask the Experts: Preparing for a Marathon

Lauren and Meghan provide advice, helpful tips and a few exercise ideas to help runners prepare for the big race.

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Caregiver

Tips for Hiring a Caregiver

It is natural for families to feel worried or overwhelmed when hiring someone to care for their loved one. However, by understanding care options and available resources, families can more easily navigate the process of finding a trustworthy and caring person to help at home.

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John

John¡¯s Story: Stroke Recovery Through Â鶹APP Participation

Following a stroke, 79-year-old John H. was paralyzed on the left side of his body. After living an independent life ¡ª with a long career in business and as an active father ¡ª the impact of the stroke was devastating for John and his family. However, John started his journey to regain independence with his daughters, Marie and Patricia, at his side to help him find the resources he needed.

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Denise

Denise¡¯s Story: Slowing Parkinson¡¯s Disease Through Exercise

Family comes first for 60-year-old Denise C. With her husband, five children, three grandchildren and another grandchild on the way, Denise has devoted her life to raising her kids and building strong ties and unity.

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Adaptive Mountain Biking & Roadcycling

Adaptive Sports & Accessible Recreation Make for Summer Fun in the Sun

Adaptive sports and accessible recreational activities are a great way to have fun, stay active and take advantage of being outdoors during the summer months. Here are five activities to add to the summer bucket list.

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