When Dan Dye thinks back to the afternoon of January 7, 2017, he takes a deep breath. “Looking back, our faith is stronger today, our family is closer, our friendships are deeper, and our lives are richer because a terrible thing happened. However, that terrible thing has brought a lot of good,” he says. “And … The post A Life-Changing Journey appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

When Emma Spalding was 12 years old, she participated in a Future Farmers of America convention at Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman. “While I was there, I fell in love with the school and knew it was where I wanted to go to college,” she recalls. Several years later, the 17-year-old high school senior … The post Helping Students Follow Their Academic Dreams appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

On September 28, 2024, the “Break Your Neck: Walk, Run, and Roll” 5K race will take place at the CSU Pueblo ThunderBowl stadium in Pueblo, Colorado. And 39-year-old Ken White, the race’s organizer, will be leading the way. “My experience at Craig Hospital was absolutely amazing,” he explains. “I feel so fortunate to have been … The post A 5K Race Fueled by Gratitude and Goodwill appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

On a Wednesday afternoon in early May 2024, 16-year-old Ethan Ring boarded a plane in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and flew two hours to Denver. His very first time flying on a plane, Ethan was not only apprehensive about the turbulence and navigating the busy Denver airport on his own, but he felt a little anxious … The post Through Thick and Thin: Craig’s Flying with Friends Program Supports Adolescents appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

In the spring of 2023, 59-year-old Lisa Zimmerman began experiencing twitching in her right shoulder and restless leg syndrome in her right leg. After stumbling several times, she visited her primary care physician who thought the problem was a pinched nerve in her neck and suggested she see a chiropractor. After a few chiropractor visits … The post Craig’s PEAK Center Supports the Ongoing Rehabilitation Journey appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

“To say our family has been changed through this journey is an understatement,” Cheri Hassenstab says. “Life was very quickly put into perspective with Emmett’s accident. We will always be grateful for our moving arms, legs, hands, fingers, wrists and ankles. We will always be thankful for all of the amazing people we have met … The post Achieving Dreams with Strength, Faith and Tenacity appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

“On the night of my injury, I was given a 50/50 chance of making it until morning,” Jackie Miller James explains. “From there, it was touch-and-go. Several procedures and complications added to the grief my friends and family suffered.” She adds, “It was a dark month. But coming out of my coma, I was actually … The post A Second Chance: Jackie’s Journey to Reclaim Her Life appeared first on Craig Hospital ..read more

After 40 years of dedicated service in neurorehabilitation, including many years in acute rehabilitation and a decade as Craig Hospital’s workers’ compensation manager, Perry Ann Williams has announced her retirement this August. “Retirement is bittersweet. I would like to recognize and thank the countless patients, families, acute neurorehabilitation professionals, trauma hospital teams and workers’ comp professionals I have had the privilege of working with over these last decades,” Perry Ann reflects. Perry Ann leaves her position in the capable hands of Tracey Jensen, a certified brain in ..read more

“For 20 years, I depended on others to drive me around,” 39-year-old Ashley Weber says. “But finally, I can drive myself and my 14-year-old son, Collin. While Collin never thought I’d be able to do it, he didn’t realize just how motivated I was to get behind the wheel again.” She adds, “I couldn’t do it without support from Craig’s Driving and Adaptive Transportation Program. They have given me so much freedom and independence—and truly expanded my world.” An Unimaginable Detour Back in December 2002, Ashley has just finished her first semester of her second year at Morgan Community College a ..read more

Two weeks after Tanner Ifrid graduated from San Diego State University in May 2023, his family and friends headed to Mexico for a fun, celebratory weekend. But halfway through their trip, Tanner was involved in a serious accident when the side-by-side ATV he was riding in flipped over. Tanner was quickly life-flighted to a California hospital for a five-hour surgery to stabilize his spine. One week later, he transferred to Craig Hospital for two months of spinal cord injury rehabilitation. “I felt extremely lucky to be at Craig, but it was a difficult time for me,” he explains. “I had t ..read more