BETTER BREATHING THROUGH OUTPATIENT PULMONARY REHABILITATION
August 6, 2013Do you or anyone you know have pulmonary disease? Do you get out of breath when you walk short distances? Do you have to stop and take a rest when…
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ON THE RECORD
July 25, 2013When patients enter a hospital or a rehabilitation facility they are usually concerned with the care they will be receiving from the doctors, nurses and therapists; their treatment plans and…
Read MoreCOMBINATION COOKING
July 9, 2013The recent purchase of a Cleveland Convotherm oven allows the cooking staff at Helen Hayes Hospital to take advantage of the latest in combination cooking technology. Combination cooking is a…
Read MoreREHABILITATION HOSPITAL TO SPONSOR BRAIN INJURY SYMPOSIUM
June 24, 2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary M. Creagh June 21, 2013 (845) 786-4225 info@helenhayeshospital.org REHABILITATION HOSPITAL TO SPONSOR BRAIN INJURY SYMPOSIUM Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw, New York will sponsor…
Read MoreAhhh…Acupuncture
Under the auspices of the Recreational Therapy Department, complementary medicine services at HHH began with the introduction of yoga for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions, and has expanded to…
Read MorePhysical therapy following total knee replacement. Research reveals best practices
June 13, 2013I was honored to recently present my doctoral research on total knee replacement (TKR) rehabilitation at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Chicago. The outpatient orthopedic service…
Read MoreHospital Seeks Participants for Research Study: Individuals with paralysis after spinal cord injury
June 6, 2013Helen Hayes Hospital and the Wadsworth Center, both facilities of the New York State Department of Health, are seeking volunteers to participate in a spinal reflex training study. It is…
Read MoreAdapted Sports Dates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary M. Creagh May 28, 2013 (845) 786-4225 HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES ADAPTED SPORTS EVENTS The Helen Hayes Hospital Adapted Sports &Recreation Program announces a schedule of upcoming…
Read MoreHelen Hayes Hospital Named Paralympic Sports Club Chapter
Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw, New York has been named a Paralympic Sport Club. Through it’s Adapted Sports & Recreation Programs, the Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to creating…
Read MoreThe WalkAide System: Treatment for Foot Drop
June 4, 2013The Prosthetic Orthotic Center at Helen Hayes Hospital is a certified center to provide the WalkAide system. The WalkAide system simulates the typical nerve-to-muscle signals in the leg and foot,…
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