Ranked the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America since 1991.The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the first-ever “translational” research hospital where clinicians, scientists, innovators and technologists work together in the same space, applying (or “translating”) research real time. The vision? To be the global source

Core values

- **Access to Rehabilitation Health**: The lab provides critical rehabilitation services, including inpatient, outpatient, and day rehabilitation care, which are essential for patients recovering from serious injuries or chronic conditions[2][4].
- **Charity Care**: They offer significant financial assistance to underserved populations, ensuring that rehabilitation care is accessible regardless of a patient's ability to pay. In FY21, they provided $560,497 in Charity Care to 983 patients[1][4].
- **Vocational Rehabilitation**: The lab connects individuals with productive jobs suited to their abilities, helping them integrate back into their communities. In FY21, they connected 59 individuals with jobs and responded to over 1,000 referrals for additional support services[1][4].
- **Community Health Needs Assessment**: The lab identifies and addresses key community health needs, including access to rehabilitation, rehabilitation research, education, and post-discharge support programs. They also focus on social determinants of health, such as economic stability, education access, and healthcare access[2].
- **Mental Health and Wellbeing**: The lab provides emotional support services, family education, and counseling to address the psychological needs of patients and their families. This includes spiritual care, recreational therapy, and child life programs[1][4].
- **Inclusion and Equity**: The lab has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion council that promotes a culture of inclusion and equity, addressing disrespectful and discriminatory behavior and developing mentorship and job-shadowing programs[1].