Craig Hospital

12/30/2025

Earlier this month, our Horticultural Therapy program brought a touch of spring to Craig with a Spring in Winter art exhibit. 🌱🎨

Featuring nature-inspired artwork from patients, families, staff, volunteers and grads, Spring in Winter reflected the innate connection between art and nature and served as a reminder that the new growth of spring is made possible by the dormancy of winter.

Thank you to everyone who shared their art and helped make this event so special.

12/29/2025

At 17, Nathan’s life was moving fast. A nationally ranked cyclist training for a semi-professional race, he was chasing big goals when a distracted driver changed everything in an instant.

Over two months at Craig, Nathan threw himself into his neurorehabilitation with the same determination that once fueled his cycling career. Alongside intensive therapies, he reengaged with school through Craig’s donor-supported School Program, finding motivation and connection during one of the most challenging seasons of his life.

After returning home, Nathan went back to school and graduated with his class in the spring of 2018. Today, Nathan has a successful career and is married to his college sweetheart with two small children. His primary passion and motivation is his young and growing family.

Read Nathan’s full story:
https://craighospital.org/blog/transforming-trauma-into-success

12/25/2025

Sending warm holiday wishes to our Craig community! Thank you for the care, compassion and connection you bring every day.

May this season bring rest, joy and time with those who matter most.

12/24/2025

Our Little Holiday Show is a decades-long tradition at Craig Hospital that brings together staff, volunteers, patients and families to share their talents and celebrate the season.

This year’s performances included singing, musical instruments, poetry, magic and even a little rapping (not the kind that goes on presents 😉). We were especially proud to host two shows, including a low-stimulation performance, so more patients could participate and enjoy the experience in a way that met their sensory needs.

Thank you to every performer, everyone who came out to support them and our Music Therapy team for making this special tradition possible once again 💙

You can watch the recording on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/0BOiR1_Ma0s?si=XqDvz9iqeDxLILdy

12/22/2025

Research Spotlight: Long-Term Recovery After TBI

New research led by Craig Hospital examines the long-term global outcomes of individuals up to 20 years after inpatient rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury (TBI).

This multi-center study followed participants across two decades to better understand the lasting impacts of TBI on daily life, health, and community participation — providing one of the most comprehensive views to date of recovery over time.

Key Findings:
→ Sustained recovery: Many individuals continued to maintain or even improve their level of function years after discharge.
→ Predictors of outcome: Outcomes at 1 year after TBI and age at injury are the strongest predictors of global outcomes over the next 2 decades.
→ Graphs of outcomes: Graphs in the article provide a visualization of expected global outcomes over 20 years post injury.

These insights reinforce Craig Hospital’s commitment to advancing lifelong care and research for individuals recovering from brain injury.

Read the full study: https://adobe.ly/4oVCx2q

12/19/2025

We’re so proud to celebrate Craig Hospital President and CEO Jandel Allen-Davis, MD, recently receiving the 2025 Denver Business Journal Most Admired CEO Pinnacle Award, the highest honor of the program!

The Pinnacle Award recognizes an executive whose lifetime of leadership has driven meaningful impact across their organization, industry and community. We're honored to see firsthand, every day, how Jandel’s visionary, compassionate leadership continues to shape Craig, advance excellence in care, and empower our community.

Congratulations to Jandel on this well-deserved recognition! We’re excited to celebrate this milestone with her.

Read more: https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2025/11/20/jandel-allen-davis-craig-hospital-pinnacle-winner.html

Photos courtesy of Denver Business Journal

12/17/2025

A lifelong skier, Tom was enjoying a day on the slopes in early 2022 when a collision changed everything. He sustained a C4–C5 incomplete spinal cord injury and began the long road of recovery at Craig Hospital.

Throughout his neurorehabilitation, Tom stayed focused on the work ahead, supported by his care team and by his wife, Andrea, who stayed close in donor-supported Family Housing. As they prepared to return home to California, the transition felt overwhelming, but Craig’s Supported Discharge program ensured they didn’t have to navigate it alone.

Today, Tom continues to prioritize his recovery, spending several days a week training at a paralysis recovery gym. He’s also returned to what he loves intellectually, recently delivering the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture at UC Irvine, pictured here at the podium.

Read his full story here: https://craighospital.org/blog/overcoming-enormous-obstacles

12/16/2025

Holiday cheer is in full swing at Craig! 🎄💙

Our annual Wintertime Festivities just wrapped, bringing smiles, creativity and connection across the hospital. From festive moments to fun traditions, these moments remind us how special our Craig community truly is.

Huge thanks to everyone who helped spread the joy and make this season so memorable. ✨❄️

12/10/2025

Over the past week, we have seen an overwhelming amount of generosity from our Craig Community. Whether you participated in or Colorado Gives Day, your support fuels expert neurorehabilitation, expanded healing spaces, and programs that help patients reclaim independence. On behalf of Craig patients and their families, THANK YOU! 💙

12/09/2025

Happy ! Today presents an exciting opportunity to power hope and homecomings for patients like Wendy.

After being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, Wendy found hope at Craig. Her care team met her needs with compassion, helping her regain strength through creativity in recreational therapy with activities like painting and gardening. Today, Wendy’s mobility and comfort have improved, thanks to Craig and supporters like you.

Give boldly today by visiting: coloradogives.org/CraigHospitalFoundation

12/08/2025

We’re excited to share some incredible news: Craig Hospital has earned its fifth consecutive Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence! This places us among the top 1.5% of hospitals in the nation to receive this honor.

Magnet recognition is a significant milestone for Craig Hospital, its staff and the communities it serves. It reflects the hospital’s dedication to providing the highest quality of care and fostering a culture of excellence in nursing practice.

Helps us celebrate everyone who contributed to this achievement and our commitment to advancing our patient care and outcomes!

Find out more about this designation: https://craighospital.org/press-releases/craig-hospital-fifth-magnet-designation-for-nursing-excellence

12/05/2025

This Colorado Gives Day, will you place a vote of confidence in Craig Hospital by giving boldly? Every gift between now and December 9 brings us closer to welcoming more people into recovery and independence.

Give today and your gift will be boosted by Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank’s $1M+ Incentive Fund! Make your gift here: coloradogives.org/CraigHospitalFoundation

Craig provides rehabilitation services and lifelong support for individuals who have sustained spinal cord or brain injuries to optimize their health, independence, and life quality. Many of our cutting-edge programs and research studies rely on support from people like