Stroke: Act FAST
May 30, 2013May is Stroke Awareness Month, and I’d like to take this opportunity to make sure our readers know some of the basic facts about stroke, and give them some resources…
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HHH Participates in SHARPS Disposal Program
May 28, 2013Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw will be accepting used needles, lancets and syringes from Rockland County residents on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 from 10:00 AM until Noon and 6:00…
Read MoreSpeech Language & Audiology Services at HHH
Happy Better Speech and Hearing Month! May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about communication disorders and to promoting treatment of these disorders. It…
Read MoreMay is Osteoporosis Prevention & Awareness Month
May 15, 2013Follow these tips for healthy bones! Smoking Harms Bones. By Quitting smoking you can improve the quality of your bones and your overall health. The formula for Stronger Bones: Get…
Read MoreIn Celebration of National Nurses Week
May 9, 2013Dedicated members of the nursing profession are recognized every year during National Nurses Week. The celebration begins on May 6th National Nurses Day and commences on May 12th, Florence Nightingales…
Read MoreTherapy is Over, Now What?
May 7, 2013Craving increased energy and flexibility? Here’s a solution! Are you looking for an exercise program that will increase your flexibility, balance, core strength and energy level while at the same…
Read MoreHelen Hayes Hospital Clinical Laboratory: Who is Running My Lab Tests?
May 2, 2013Research has shown that at least 70% of all medical decisions rely on some sort of laboratory data. The Clinical Laboratory at Helen Hayes Hospital is licensed by the New…
Read MoreHints for Older Drivers
April 23, 2013As we get older, there are many physical and cognitive changes that impact on our driving skills. While no one can stop the aging process, there are many things you…
Read MoreCelebrating Occupational Therapy Month
April 17, 2013April is National OT month – and by that we are not referring to overtime- but to Occupational Therapy! OT is an integral part of a patient’s rehabilitation program and…
Read MoreThe Smart Apartment: CRT Bridges the Gap Between Regaining Function and Regaining Quality of Life
April 15, 2013The Center for Rehabilitation Technology (CRT), a clinical department of Helen Hayes Hospital, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. The overall goal of the Center is…
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