A Valentine’s Day Primer…Making Sense of the New Cholesterol Guidelines
February 10, 2014A Valentine’s Day Primer…Making Sense of the New Cholesterol Guidelines The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology recently released new guidelines about treatment with cholesterol lowering medications to…
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ALERT: Due to the weather
February 4, 2014ALERT: Due to the weather, ALL outpatient therapy visits are being cancelled for Wednesday, February 5. In addition, the Wellness Center and Pool will be closed. Print This Page
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Hospital to Host Adapted Sports, Recreation & Living Expo
January 30, 2014Helen Hayes Hospital will host an “Adapted Sports, Recreation & Living Expo” on Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the physical rehabilitation hospital in West…
Read MorePerspective, Gratitude and Resilience-Some Beginning of the Year Thoughts on Rehabilitation
For you faithful readers of the Helen Hayes Hospital blog and for newer readers as well, let me begin by wishing you and your loved one’s a happy, safe and…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Make Your Home –eSmart! Rehabilitation Hospital Offers Home Accessibility Workshops
January 23, 2014The Helen Hayes Hospital Center for Rehabilitation Technology is hosting a series of “Make Your Home e-Smarter” workshops. The programs are designed for anyone interested in learning more about accessible…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Hospital Blood Drive Scheduled
Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday February 19, 2014, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM in the hospital’s Auditorium. There is a continuous…
Read MoreTransitioning into the Community Following Brain Injury
January 21, 2014On November 1, 2013, The Transitional Rehabilitation Center at Helen Hayes Hospital celebrated twelve years of serving the brain injury community. The Center’s Structured Day Program serves the community of…
Read MoreMYOFASCIAL RELEASE: IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?
December 26, 2013Myofascial mobilization is as old as human history itself. The current schools of myofascial manipulation are influenced not only by the most current evidenced based science, but what has been…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
December 17, 2013Aquatic Therapy offered in our 92-94 degree therapeutic pool offers many advantages and benefits to individuals recovering from all phases of injury or illness. The scope of patient diagnoses treated…
Read MoreHelen Hayes Hospital Introduces Side-Alternating Vibration Therapy to its Rehab Programs
December 10, 2013Vibration therapy is a type of neuro-muscular re-education, a treatment technique or exercise performed by an individual with the purpose of improving, via the nervous system, the level of communication…
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