Rewiring the Brain: Cutting Edge Rehabilitation Techniques
March 2, 2015Neuroplasticity, mirror therapy and graded motor imagery At Helen Hayes Hospital, we as clinicians strive to provide the most dynamic and most effective therapies available within our professional practices. Over…
Read MoreLocal Chapter of United Spinal Association Established at Rehabilitation Hospital
Helen Hayes Hospital has been named as the headquarters for the newly created Hudson Valley Chapter of the United Spinal Association. The charitable organization will provide free membership and offer…
Read More2015 ADAPTED SPORTS, RECREATION AND LIVING EXPO TO BE HELD AT HELEN HAYES HOSPITAL APRIL 11TH
February 24, 2015The 6th Annual Helen Hayes Hospital Adapted Sports, Recreation and Living Expo will be held April 11th from 11am – 4pm in the atrium of the hospital located in West…
Read MoreRehab Post Joint Replacement
February 6, 2015Intense Inpatient Rehab Offers Patients Maximal Gains Helen Hayes Hospital’s state of the art and highly acclaimed orthopedic rehabilitation unit offers an innovative and intensive therapy program, specially designed for…
Read MoreHOSPITAL TO HOST OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
February 5, 2015The New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program (NYSOPEP) headquartered at Helen Hayes Hospital is offering comprehensive Bone Health Education Seminars. The seminars will be repeated on the following…
Read MoreHelen Hayes Hospital to Host Programs on Groundbreaking Osseointegration Surgery for Amputees: Lectures for Clinicians & Patients
Helen Hayes Hospital to Host Programs on Groundbreaking Osseointegration Surgery for Amputees: Lectures for Clinicians & Patients Dr. Munjed Al Muderis, the world’s leading expert in osseointegration surgery for amputees,…
Read MoreLearning How to Slip and Trip
February 2, 2015Perturbation Training May Help Prevent Falls Interesting research is being performed on the science behind falls and how to prevent them. We learn in childhood how to resist falls by…
Read MoreEnsuring a Seamless Continuum of Rehabilitation Care
January 26, 2015Meeting the needs of patients and their referring clinicians Just recently, we announced the appointment of Mindy Tallis, RN, BSN to the position of Director of Utilization Management at Helen…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Meditation in a Rehabilitation Setting
January 16, 2015An adjunct therapy that speeds recovery My name is Sarah White and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have worked at Helen Hayes Hospital for four and a…
Read MoreMedicare and Medicaid Now Cover Heart Failure Patients for Cardiac Rehab Helen Hayes Hospital Integral in the Process
December 29, 2014Up until this year, Medicare and Medicaid only covered a patient for participation in cardiac rehab if they had diagnoses of: • Heart attack within the preceding 12 months •…
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