Adapted Sports
February 28, 2012Title: Adapted Sports Location: Helen Hayes Atrium Description: A special one-day event showcasing an array of adapted sports and recreation opportunities, as well as products and services designed to meet…
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Hospital Foundation Appoints New Board Member
February 22, 2012The Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation has announced the appointment of Robert L. Pitkofsky, Esq. to its board of directors. A lawyer in private practice in New City, Mr. Pitkofsky received…
Read MoreClinical Research Into Walking Difficulties Caused by Stroke: participants being recruited
February 16, 2012A very common challenge that stroke survivors face, and one that can be very frustrating, is difficulty walking. Often, that difficulty stems from something called foot drop. If someone has…
Read MoreBone Health Education Programs This Spring
February 14, 2012The New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program (NYSOPEP) headquartered at Helen Hayes Hospital will be offering comprehensive Bone Health Education Seminars this spring. The seminars will be repeated…
Read MoreHands-On Assistive Technology Workshops Scheduled for Spring
February 10, 2012The Arnold Goldman Center for Assistive Technology at Helen Hayes Hospital is offering a series of free workshops focusing on an array of assistive technology products and services. Such technology…
Read MoreADAPTED SPORTS, RECREATION & LIVING EXPO COMING UP
February 9, 2012Helen Hayes Hospital will host an “Adapted Sports, Recreation & Living Expo” on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the physical rehabilitation hospital in West…
Read MoreCarFit Event: 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 Hayes Hospital on Saturday April 28, 2012…
Read MoreAdapted Skiing Programs Scheduled 2012
This winter, Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, New York and Helen Hayes Hospital will be hosting a series of Adaptive Skiing Workshops. The events, which are open to individuals with disabilities,…
Read MoreHospital Hosts Yoga Classes: designed for individuals of varying abilities
Helen Hayes Hospital is hosting a series of Basic Adapted Yoga programs designed specifically for people of varying abilities. Classes will meet on Wednesdays, between January and December 2012, for…
Read MoreHoliday Thoughts: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
December 27, 2011Whenever I hear, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” I ask myself: “Really? For who?” Everything from commercials to songs to people who wear reindeer sweaters put pressure…
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