Ahhh…Acupuncture
June 24, 2013Under 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…
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Physical 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,…
Read MoreStroke: 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…
Read MoreHHH 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…
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