The Craig physicians average 17 years at Craig and the CNS office is housed within the hospital for easy accessibility by patients, families, and staff. The Craig doctors are supported by a consulting staff of 26 different physician groups representing 140 specialty physicians who have earned privileges at Craig. When Craig physicians order specialist physician services, they closely collaborate with these specialists. We have long understood that single physician management is a key to communication and successful rehabilitation. Peer Interaction One of the most important benefits of Craig Hospital is the opportunity for patients with similar ages, backgrounds, and injuries to teach, encourage, and support one another.
Families also learn from each other and form supportive relationships.
This interactive education among peer groups significantly supplements what patients and families learn from the treatment staff, and is an extremely valuable benefit of specialized rehabilitation. Graduates of Craig and their families consistently credit some of their success to what other patients and families taught them, and friendships developed at Craig often last for life. Back to Treatment Programs Family Services and Housing Craig has always believed that family members are important to a patient's rehabilitation, and we have designated staff with relatively small caseloads to assist families. We also have a number of programs specifically to educate and support families. These include individual and group education programs, closed-circuit television video tapes, assistance with understanding insurance policies, and application for public benefits.