Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Had an amazing time here. I stayed inpatient for 3 weeks and my only wish is that I could've stayed longer 🥲 My doctors ( Dr Bell and Dr Henderson) helped me progress so much in such a short time there. I went in with a Trach and a G tube and left without both of them. They also adjusted my meds to take out the ones I no longer needed. Myp therapists played a big role in these things too. I was eating only pureed things when I came in but left with an upgraded diet. I have both of my speech therapists to thank for that (Sarah & Elizabeth) even though I absolutely hate the swallow studies because of the Barium lol. My Pt's were amazing too ( Mary & Arthur). They helped me do things I didn't think would be possible with so little time including stands for multiple minutes straight(with help). Mary also helped adjust my chair when it needed to be without any problems. My OT pain management therapist Cassandra helped me get through my pain. She exudes so much peace and calm energy. All my nurses and PCT's were also great. Shout-out to Maddy who always helped me quickly and without a single complaint or even making me wait. Especially when I needed to get back in bed from my chair for pressure relief. My care manager was extremely helpful too with explaining everything to us and even helping me find a primary care doctor and setting up the follow up appointment with them. My experience here was absolutely amazing and they helped me out more in 3 weeks than the last facility I was at helped in 1 year.

I had a TBI ,traumatic brain injury. The hospital is expensive,all hospitals are. If you’re looking at hospitals for a loved one or possibly yourself, don’t waste time. The therapist’s are all very educated and top notch. The nurses are all very professional and very helpful. My Dr. and a few other Drs were very helpful. I couldn’t have done without the people. I wish I could pay it forward.

I have under gone 8 weeks of Occupational Therapy at Shirley Ryan. The quality of the care I have received is simply outstanding. My therapist was both experienced and knowledgeable which allowed her to provide me with care that was focused on my particular needs in a straight-forward and direct manner. I would strongly recommend both Lindsey as we as the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab to anyone who needs physical or occupational therapy.