In this episode of Only at Craig, hosts Scott Adams and Tyler Smith invite Amy Baczurik and Reagan Sport to spotlight Craig Hospital’s Child Life program — a quietly powerful service supporting the children of patients with spinal cord and brain injuries. The conversation explores how Child Life specialists help kids understand medical realities, process big emotions, and feel a sense of normalcy during some of the hardest moments their families face. Through personal origin stories and real-world examples, this episode highlights why Child Life matters and the profound ripple effect it has on families navigating injury and recovery at Craig.

Craig Hospital is a nationally recognized neurorehabilitation hospital and research center specialized in the care of individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) and/or a brain injury (BI). Located in Denver, Colorado, Craig Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit, 93-bed national center of excellence that has treated thousands of people with SCI and BI since 1956. Learn more: https://craighospital.org

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Pharmacy may be behind the scenes, but its impact at Craig Hospital is anything but small. In this episode of Only at Craig, hosts Scott Adams and Tyler Smith sit down with Heather Smith, Senior Clinical Pharmacist, and Stacia Rumer, Director of Pharmacy, to unpack the teamwork, innovation, and magic that define Craig Pharmacy—from individualized medication education and pain management breakthroughs to gingerbread house championships, and the deep culture of trust that keeps patients at the center of it all.

Craig Hospital is a nationally recognized neurorehabilitation hospital and research center specialized in the care of individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) and/or a brain injury (BI). Located in Denver, Colorado, Craig Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit, 93-bed national center of excellence that has treated thousands of people with SCI and BI since 1956. Learn more: https://craighospital.org

For more Information visit: https://craighospital.org/onlyatcraigpodcast

Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only. Craig Hospital is not affiliated with resources that may be referenced in this podcast. Any use of this content by a corporation or other revenue-seeking or -generating organization is prohibited unless first approved by Craig Hospital.

Tyler and Scott welcome Jandel Allen-Davis, MD, Craig Hospital’s president and CEO, for a candid look back at 2025 and a clear-eyed preview of 2026 on this episode of Only at Craig.

Jandel reflects on a year that moved at lightning speed — groundbreaking ceremonies, campus expansion, a creative and spirited staff culture (there was a pumpkin pie-eating contest!), and meaningful fundraising momentum that’s already two-thirds toward its goal.

Jandel names the real challenges: rising construction costs, campaign uncertainty, and the leadership choices required to protect Craig’s identity while growing. She underscores the cultural bedrock that must endure – speaking to one another, seeing each other, and keeping patient-centered care at the heart of every decision – and celebrates the many hands that made progress possible. Jandel also outlines priorities for 2026: intentional leadership transitions, steady construction progress, and renewed focus on community partnerships.

Staff will leave inspired, informed, and ready to lean in together.

Craig Hospital in Denver, Colorado, is a world-renowned rehabilitation hospital that specializes exclusively in the neurorehabilitation and research of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and brain injury (BI). Craig is a not-for-profit, free-standing, national center of excellence that has treated more than 34,500 patients with SCI and BI since 1956. https://craighospital.org

For more Information visit: https://craighospital.org/onlyatcraigpodcast

Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only. Craig Hospital is not affiliated with resources that may be referenced in this podcast. Craig Hospital assumes no liability for any third-party material or for any action or inaction taken as a result of any content or any suggestions made in this podcast and should not be relied upon without independent investigation. Any use of this content by a corporation or other revenue-seeking or -generating organization is prohibited unless first approved by Craig Hospital....