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Helen Hayes Hospital is pleased to announce that their Subacute Nursing Facility (SNF) and Transitional Care Unit (TCU) have once again received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare…

Helen Hayes Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its Hospital Accreditation Program by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval®…

Helen Hayes Hospital’s Acting Chief Medical Officer & Director of Traumatic Brain Injury Services, Dr. Glenn Seliger, and Occupational Therapist Beth Russo from the Hospital’s Parkinson’s Rehabilitation Program discussed the…

Talking is simply something we take for granted until it’s suddenly gone without warning. We don’t think it could happen to us, until it becomes our story. Aphasia is often…

The first full week of June is designated as Hand Therapy Week to highlight the important work of hand therapists and the many benefits of this specialized field of occupational…

Each May, Better Speech and Hearing Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the vital work of speech language pathologists. This year’s theme of “Connecting People”…

The Clinical Laboratory at Helen Hayes Hospital is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (the “Gold Standard” of clinical…

In 2020, the Parkinson’s Foundation met with a group of experts on Parkinson’s Disease, physical therapy, and exercise to update exercise guidelines for individuals with the progressive neurological condition. The…

Each year on World Lymphedema Day on March 6th, the staff of Helen Hayes Hospital’s Lymphedema Program raise awareness about the life-changing benefits of physical rehab for the estimated 250…

As cold weather continues, it’s important to brush up on winter weather preparedness to keep you and your loved ones safe this season. Here are some tips from the HHH staff…