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Spasticity Treatment with a Baclofen Pump

Baclofen is a medicine used to treat spasticity (involuntary muscle tightness).

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Slide board invention

How are nurses influencing research at the bedside and beyond?

Daniela Ene and Maricela Ontiveros teamed up with our engineers to create a unique slide board that assists patients and caregivers with safe transfers.

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Suicide Survivorship - Stories of Hope and Recovery

Features the stories of 4 people who survived suicide attempts. Told through voices of these individuals, their families, and support professionals.

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Concussion Resource Center

The Concussion Resource Center and ImPACT were set up to draw awareness to the serious condition of concussions, especially in athletes.

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Respect Ability - Fighting Stigmas, Advancing Opportunities

RespectAbility fights stigmas and advances opportunities so that people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of the community. A viewer can obtain information about learning how to advocate for oneself, promote healthy living, information about tips when visiting someone with a disability, and tips for talking to people with disabilities.

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Top 31 Chicago Female Philanthropists

Shirley Ryan makes list of 31 Chicago female Philanthropists

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Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD)

FRCD was organized in 1969 by parents, professionals, and volunteers to improve services for all children with disabilities.

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IL Secretary of State - Persons with Disabilities Resources and Publications

Illinois resources, agencies and national organizations for people living with disabilities, visually impaired, for I.D. cards, publications, and forms.

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Online Resource

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Information on augmentative communication for children and young people

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Online Resource

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Emotional Adjustment to Life Changing Events

Someone who has a newly acquired physical condition goes through a range of emotional and physical adjustments. Changes in independence, appearance, relationships and ability to work, drive, and do normal activities at home are all typical and can lead to:

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Info Sheet

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