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A Day in the Life: Jessica Smit, Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
In recognition of Limb Loss Awareness Month this April, follow a day in the life of Jessica Smit, one of our certified prosthetist orthotists (CPOs). She shares insight into her busy day as a CPO ¡ª from fitting patients for prosthetic limbs to making adjustments for comfort and seeing some take their first steps with a prosthetic leg.
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ÁùÉ«Íø, First-Ever ¡°Translational¡± Research Hospital, Opens Doors
Today, RIC will officially become known as the ÁùÉ«Íø as it opens the doors to its cutting-edge research hospital of the same name.
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Celebrating Recreation Therapy Month at ÁùÉ«Íø
Recreation therapists and sports coordinators at ÁùÉ«Íø are part of the Therapeutic Recreation (T-Rec) team, who use physical activity-based interventions to address the health, well-being, and physical and psychological needs of patients. In the process, they promote individuals¡¯ functioning and independence in life activities.
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Alliance Brings ÁùÉ«Íø, Nation¡¯s Top Rehabilitation Program, to Hennepin Healthcare
Hennepin Healthcare and ÁùÉ«Íø are joining forces to bring the services and expertise of the nation¡¯s premier rehabilitation hospital to patients of Hennepin Healthcare. An alliance between Hennepin Healthcare and ÁùÉ«Íø will build on the legacy of high-quality care and services provided by the inpatient rehabilitation team and related therapies at Hennepin Healthcare.
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Alumni News: Dr Sliwa's Farewell
Dr. Silwa steps down after 30 years as the Residency Program Director and thanks all those who have made the job some meaningful.
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WSJ: How to Recognize the Symptoms of Aphasia and When to Seek Treatment
More than two million Americans suffer From Aphasia, the communication disorder that Bruce Willis was diagnosed with affects speaking and writing. Here are signs and symptoms.
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Dr. Smith Receives Posthumous Order of Lincoln, State of Illinois's Highest Honor
Joanne C. Smith, MD, former president & CEO, was celebrated this weekend, exactly two months following her death. On Nov. 6, Dr. Smith received the Order of Lincoln ¡ª the state¡¯s highest honor that recognizes Illinoisans for outstanding achievements and dedication to public service.
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Inspiration and Transformation
ÁùÉ«Íø and Pathways, will be joining forces as the ÁùÉ«Íø thanks to a record gift from Shirley and Pat Ryan.
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Meet Annelies: Building Community while Living with Aphasia
Since her stroke, Annelies has worked tirelessly to regain her speech and language skills. She completed several sessions of the month-long Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program at ÁùÉ«Íø, where she first learned about the hospital¡¯s aphasia community groups.
Patient Story
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.
Patient Story