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Clinical Research Into Walking Difficulties Caused by Stroke: participants being recruited
February 16, 2012A very common challenge that stroke survivors face, and one that can be very frustrating, is difficulty walking. Often, that difficulty stems from something called foot drop. If someone has…
Read MoreBone Health Education Programs This Spring
February 14, 2012The New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program (NYSOPEP) headquartered at Helen Hayes Hospital will be offering comprehensive Bone Health Education Seminars this spring. The seminars will be repeated…
Read MoreHands-On Assistive Technology Workshops Scheduled for Spring
February 10, 2012The Arnold Goldman Center for Assistive Technology at Helen Hayes Hospital is offering a series of free workshops focusing on an array of assistive technology products and services. Such technology…
Read MoreADAPTED SPORTS, RECREATION & LIVING EXPO COMING UP
February 9, 2012Helen Hayes Hospital will host an “Adapted Sports, Recreation & Living Expo” on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the physical rehabilitation hospital in West…
Read MoreCarFit Event: promotes vehicle safety for older drivers
A CarFit event, which offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them, will take place at Helen Hayes Hospital on Saturday April 28, 2012…
Read MoreAdapted Skiing Programs Scheduled 2012
This winter, Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, New York and Helen Hayes Hospital will be hosting a series of Adaptive Skiing Workshops. The events, which are open to individuals with disabilities,…
Read MoreHospital Hosts Yoga Classes: designed for individuals of varying abilities
Helen Hayes Hospital is hosting a series of Basic Adapted Yoga programs designed specifically for people of varying abilities. Classes will meet on Wednesdays, between January and December 2012, for…
Read MoreHoliday Thoughts: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
December 27, 2011Whenever I hear, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” I ask myself: “Really? For who?” Everything from commercials to songs to people who wear reindeer sweaters put pressure…
Read MoreBlood Drive Scheduled for February 2012
Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday February 15, 2012, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM in the hospital’s auditorium. There is a continuous…
Read MoreFrom SCI patient to research participant & staff member: a personal journey
October 17, 2011Hello! I’m Lauren Verlizzo and I work in Dr. Aiko Thompson’s Translational Neurological Research lab here at Helen Hayes Hospital where I began not as an employee, but a patient.…
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