History of the "Broken Man"

The "broken man" was adopted as the Craig Rehabilitation Hospital logo in the 1960's. It symbolized the rehabilitation process: helping people with disabilities to resume their life with quality following a spinal cord or brain injury.


When Craig moved and was re-built on the Swedish campus in 1970, the symbol was Inscribed on the building found adjacent to our main entrance.


In 1974, the word "rehabilitation" was dropped due to changes in the healthcare industry. New letterhead design was then adopted to symbolize this new chapter in the hospital's life.


Many staff and patients have come to appreciate Craig Hospital's reputation for helping individuals and their families put broken lives back together, in psychological, spiritual, and physical terms. This symbol illustrates the continued commitment by the hospital towards this goal.




My brother bought all of us "Loney" ladies a necklace with this symbol on it for Christmas. I wear mine almost every day. So now you know the story behind it next time you see it! I love it!