BLOG
7 Stretches to Decrease Pain & Increase Mobility at Work or at Home
April 27, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic had caused a lot of people to work from home. Many of us at home or in the office also do clerical work, which requires us to…
Read MoreWorld Lymphedema Day Q&A
March 6, 2021Each 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.…
Read MoreCelebrating Cardiac Rehabilitation Week- February 14-20
February 12, 2021A 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 MorePreparing a Smaller Thanksgiving Celebration
November 25, 2020This 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, 2020Helen 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 MoreNutrition Tips For Chronic Pain
September 23, 2020During 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 MoreSummer Safety Tips for Wheelchair Users
July 24, 2020It’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…
Read MoreSummer Safety Tips from Think First Helen Hayes Hospital
June 26, 2020Every year, over a million people in the United States suffer a fatal or debilitating brain or spinal cord injury, including children and teenagers. The ThinkFirst Helen Hayes Hospital Chapter…
Read MoreAt-Home Guidelines for Our Outpatients: A Note from the HHH Outpatient Neurology Team
May 12, 2020“Movement is medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional and mental states.” – Carol Welch Our outpatients at home are in our thoughts and we are working hard…
Read MoreFun & Easy At-Home Language & Communication Boosters
April 20, 2020There are many ways to work on language and communication skills at home. Check out this list of suggestions for fun and creative at-home skill builders and apps compiled by…
Read More