World Lymphedema Day Q&A
March 6, 2021
Each year on March 6th, Helen Hayes Hospital marks World Lymphedema Day by working to raise awareness about lymphedema—the life-changing swelling condition that effects an estimated 250 million people worldwide.…
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Celebrating Cardiac Rehabilitation Week- February 14-20
February 12, 2021
A Cardiac Rehab Q&A Research shows that attending Cardiac Rehabilitation following a heart attack, heart failure, or heart surgery can help patients live longer—and yet only 1/3 of heart patients…
Read MoreCreating a Custom Adaptive Gaming Setup with Xbox
December 4, 2020
As we spend more time social distancing this year, gaming has taken center stage as a source of quality entertainment and safe social interaction. Better still, this social distancing approved…
Read MorePreparing a Smaller Thanksgiving Celebration
November 25, 2020
This holiday season will feature smaller gatherings for that holiday meal and undoubtedly less hands to prepare a magnificent feast. The following are suggestions to help you keep the festive…
Read MoreNutrition Spotlight: The Benefits of Bananas
November 6, 2020
Helen Hayes Hospital’s Director of Dietary Services, Catherine Golub, MS, RD, sat down with us to share information on bananas and the myriad of ways to enjoy the vitamin-packed fruit.…
Read MoreStand Tall to Osteoporosis! World Osteoporosis Day is 10/20
October 20, 2020
The New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program at HHH is committed to spreading awareness on prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis. To mark World Osteoporosis Day onOctober 20, 2020,…
Read MoreResident Health Care Facility and Transitional Care Unit Pandemic Emergency Plan
September 23, 2020
Resident Health Care Facility and Transitional Care Unit Pandemic Emergency Plan Introduction: Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. The circumstances of infectious disease…
Read MoreNutrition Tips For Chronic Pain
During this unprecedented time in history, so many of us have felt the hardships of having to remain socially distant from our friends, loved ones, and caregivers. When our outpatient…
Read MoreHelen Hayes Hospital Resident Health Care Facility and Transitional Care Unit Pandemic Emergency Plan
September 15, 2020Resident Health Care Facility and Transitional Care Unit Pandemic Emergency Plan Introduction: Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. The circumstances of infectious disease…
Read MoreSummer Safety Tips for Wheelchair Users
July 24, 2020
It’s officially summer and, while we all may be itching to get outdoors after weeks of cool weather and quarantine, it’s important to brush up on some safety measures that…
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