New Therapeutic Options for Individuals with Parkinson
October 22, 2013The Helen Hayes Hospital Outpatient Neurology Department is pleased to announce the start of two new treatment programs for patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD, and…
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Hand Hygiene Saves Lives
October 16, 2013Keeping your hands clean is very important wherever you are: at home, at school, at work, and in the healthcare setting. Hand hygiene is one of the most important things…
Read MoreHospital Seeks Volunteers For Osteoporosis Research Studies
October 10, 2013The Helen Hayes Hospital Clinical Research Center in West Haverstraw is currently conducting two clinical research studies on treatment for Osteoporosis. Qualified participants will receive all study-related care, including physician…
Read MoreTotal Hip Replacement Surgery: Anterior vs Posterior Approach
October 8, 2013
I have been working as an Occupational Therapist at HHH for over 30 years. For most of my career I have supervised the therapy services on the Inpatient Orthopedic Unit…
Read MoreHelen Hayes Hospital Appoints Human Resources Director
October 2, 2013Helen Hayes Hospital has announced the appointment of Patrick J. Ryan as Director of Human Resources. He will be responsible for managing all of the physical rehabilitation hospital’s recruitment, benefits…
Read MoreHospital To Host 2015 Osteoporosis Educational Programs
The 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 MoreFall Prevention – Staying Safe at Home
September 23, 2013According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of adults in the United States over the age of 65 fall each year. In recognition of Fall…
Read MoreCARDIOPULMONARY TEAM MEMBERS ARE NASHVILLE BOUND …
September 11, 2013Some of the senior members of the HHH CardioPulmonary Rehabilitation Team are not only attending but will also be presenters at the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)…
Read MoreHelen Hayes Hospital to Host Symposium on Traumatic Brain Injury presentation on practicing in a restraint free facility
September 5, 2013On October 4 and 5, the Helen Hayes Hospital Traumatic Brain Injury Service will be hosting its second symposium on managing trauma, restoring function and re-entry into the community. One…
Read MoreWhat Are Those Cool Gadgets That OT’s Give Their Clients?
August 12, 2013For people who have difficulty in performing daily tasks, like feeding themselves, washing and getting dressed, occupational therapists (or OT’s, as we are better known) can provide them with adaptive…
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