On Thursday, April 3, 2025, about 25 artists will showcase their work at the Craig Hospital Foundation’s Impact Celebration: Art Auction. Chaired by Laura and Keith Fuicelli and supported by generous sponsors, the event celebrates resilience, creativity and the transformative power of art—with proceeds providing critical funds to help patients. For artist and Craig grad, Jennifer … The post The Art of Giving Back appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

When outpatients and families first arrive at Craig’s Patient and Family Housing, there are often welcome bags waiting for them. Packed with necessities—such as toiletries, snacks, laundry soap and bags, lip balm, coloring books, puzzles, pens, and a journal—the bags are practical and useful. In addition to being helpful, the bags are also a symbol … The post Craig Hospital Foundation’s Corporate Community Volunteers: Making a Positive Impact appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

About 30 years ago, college grads Kurt Kramer and Tom Jones began hosting ski parties at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area near Keystone, Colorado. “We were having a blast at our A-Basin Bash, skiing and partying with a large group of friends, and decided we should be raising money for a charity at the same time,” … The post Having Fun for a Great Cause appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

February 10-14 marks National Phlebotomists Recognition Week, a time to celebrate the important role that Craig Hospital’s phlebotomists play in patient care. Phlebotomists draw blood for medical testing, which is essential for diagnosis and treatment and vital to patient health and laboratory efficiency.    The Craig team would like to thank all our phlebotomists, whose … The post Phlebotomists Recognition Week – Congrats to Dominic Ziccardi on His Retirement appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

Craig’s expertise in neurorehabilitation extends to sexual health and sexual function, among many areas often overlooked in traditional care. Discussing your sexual health can be uncomfortable at any stage of life. Although widely considered a taboo subject, sexual health is one of the most popularly searched entries on medical websites, including craighospital.org. For those living … The post Addressing Sexuality After SCI and BI: Insights from Avery LaFleur appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

One of the many challenges patients with brain injury (BI) face in their neurorehabilitation journey is improving their communication skills. While individual speech therapy is crucial to this process, group therapy can be equally important as it benefits patients at the social, practical and emotional levels. As Craig Hospital patients who visit the T-Zone know, … The post T-Zone Offers Relaxing Space for Patients With Brain Injury to Connect and Grow appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

At the end of January, Breanna Gutierrez will celebrate her 30th birthday. “My plan is to celebrate by skiing at Winter Park with my NSCD [National Sports Center for the Disabled] brain injury group,” she says. “I love skiing and feeling the warm sunshine on my face with the snow in the background. It’s just … The post Taking Advantage of Second Chances appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

Dr. Gary Maerz Retires December 2024 Congratulations to Gary Maerz, MD, MBA, PE, on his retirement in December 2024 after 23 years of providing inpatient and outpatient care as a physician with CNS Medical Group. Dr. Maerz cared for hundreds of patients at Craig and embodied the hospital’s mission of creating exceptional outcomes for individuals … The post Dr. Gary Maerz RetiresWelcome, Dr. Christina Draganich appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

Located just south of Boulder, Colorado, beautiful Eldorado Canyon is known for its towering sandstone cliffs, scenic forested landscapes, and picturesque hiking trails. It was here that Steve Stewart was mountain biking back in July of 2023. The 64-year-old was on a two-hour, solo ride when he suddenly veered off the road and plunged 15 … The post From Craig Hospital Patient to Committed Donor appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

Brigitte Trace, RRT, has been an outstanding patient advocate since joining Craig Hospital’s Respiratory Care team in 2007. In her current role as Craig’s patient education and discharge coordinator, she shows enduring commitment to her patients and community service and embodies Craig’s innovative approach to systematic challenges.  For those qualities and many more, Brigitte received … The post Craig Respiratory Therapist Wins AARC National Patient Advocacy Award appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more