GolfAbility 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…
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The 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%…
Read MoreStroke Rehabilitation at Helen Hayes Hospital
Stroke Rehabilitation at HHH includes both inpatient and outpatient services, offering a continuum of care from the acute Inpatient Neurology program to our Outpatient Neurology services. When patients are admitted…
Read MoreMay Is National Stroke Awareness Month. It’s time to get the facts and be “stroke smart”
May 13, 2014• The National Stroke Association wants everyone to be “Stroke Smart” by… o Reducing Stroke Risk o Recognizing Stroke Symptoms o Responding quickly by calling 911 at the first sign…
Read MoreThe HHH Foundation- advancing the mission of the region
March 26, 2014There is always something happening at the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation! Just in this past year we funded the building of a “Smart Apartment” on the hospital campus. This amazing…
Read MoreHospital To Host CarFit Event on May 17, 2014
February 27, 2014Program 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…
Read MorePhysical Rehabilitation Medicine Celebrates a Milestone
February 26, 2014Helen Hayes Hospital recently participated in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, (AAPM&R) annual Assembly at the Gaylord National Convention Center…
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