Hospital to Host CarFit Program
September 3, 2014A CarFit event, which offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles
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Providing Psychotherapy Services on a Traumatic Brain Injury Service
August 21, 2014Hello, I’d like to take a brief moment to introduce myself as I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting all of you. My name is Jessica Redis and…
Read MoreAccuracy of Info on the Web
August 7, 2014“Don’t believe everything you read” a primer on healthy web searching This long-standing piece of wisdom was good advice to follow in the past for anything in print, and is…
Read MoreRun, Roll & Stroll-the Helen Hayes Hospital Classic Race is Back rehabilitation hospital brings back competition for runners and wheelchair racers
True classics never fade away- they come back stronger than ever, and that’s certainly the case with the Helen Hayes Hospital Classic 10K Race & Fun Run. This inspirational athletic…
Read MoreHospital To Host CarFit Event; program 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 September 27, 2014…
Read MoreGolfAbility 2014
July 22, 2014A great season to learn to play golf! The 2014 GolfAbility season wrapped up on Monday, June 30 with the traditional weenie roast and pitch/putt competition. The grand prize was…
Read MoreThe Value of Accreditation
July 21, 2014Currently, Helen Hayes Hospital is waiting for its every three year on-site survey by The Joint Commission (TJC). This survey is an “unannounced” survey and helps to ensure that that…
Read MoreHelen Hayes Hospital Foundation to Host Opening for Accessible Playground: made possible by grant from Kurz Family Foundation
June 17, 2014The Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation announces the grand opening of The Herbert and Edythe Kurz Accessible Playground. The new aplayground, located on the campus of the physical rehabilitation hospital In…
Read MoreFitness Myths, Busted
June 9, 2014Do you feel intimidated about joining a wellness program? Hopefully, this will help clear up some stereotypes. Myth: Gyms are for young people. Fact: Seniors should exercise even more than…
Read MoreOsteoporosis and Bone Health- a Primer
May 19, 2014May is National Osteoporosis Month – the perfect time to think about your bone health. We thought it would be a good opportunity to cover some basic facts. About 85-90%…
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