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SubAcute Rehabilitation: An alternative to Intense Rehab
July 6, 2015The SubAcute Rehabilitation unit at Helen HayesHospital offers an array of services to patients in need of short- term rehabilitation care before returning home. It offers a less intense level…
Read MoreWhat is a Rehabilitation Nurse?
July 1, 2015I get asked this question fairly often. My name is Jacqueline Brigandi and I am the Staff Development Coordinator at Helen Hayes Hospital and a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, CRRN…
Read MoreOutcomes in a Post-Acute Care Setting – Looking at the data can help you decide the most appropriate facility for rehab care
June 10, 2015How can I determine where my loved one or I should receive physical rehabilitation? What are outcomes and why are they so important in a post-acute care setting? You may…
Read MoreBringing “The Gym” into Rehabilitation – Strength-training and cardiovascular benefits of therapy ropes
June 9, 2015When most patients are utilizing a wheelchair for mobility, their typical “cardio” exercises are limited to hand bikes or hand weights. Strengthening interventions for the upper body include those same…
Read MoreIf it’s a Stroke – Think FAST!
May 19, 2015May is Stroke Awareness Month and the Stroke Rehab Team at Helen Hayes Hospital would like to share some stroke education with you! A stroke occurs when blood flow to…
Read MoreClinical Innovation Flourishes at the Outpatient Physical Therapy Service
May 13, 2015Therapists present unique treatments at national conferences The physical therapists at Helen Hayes Hospital view each patient as a unique individual and focus on each patient’s specific needs. Some of…
Read MoreTherapeutic Recreation Department Announces 10th Anniversary of Adapted Sailing Program
May 4, 2015May 15, 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of the HHH Adapted Sailing Program. In 2005 I was thrilled to work with our then Assistant Director of Outpatient Services, Jan Crittenden,…
Read MoreHHH Dietician Shares Her Expertise on a National Level
April 22, 2015Carol Guarino, MS,RD,CDE, is the primary clinical dietitian on unit 3B. Carol was encouraged by Dr. Marjorie King to join the American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Shortly after…
Read MoreWell Elderly and Driving
March 24, 2015As we age, we strive to maintain our independence. For many, this includes the ability to drive. Driving is a complex task that requires the coordination of many skills, from…
Read MoreUnited Spinal Hudson Valley Chapter
March 9, 2015Pioneers in SCI Empowerment Helen Hayes Hospital is happy to announce we have started the Hudson Valley Chapter of The United Spinal Association. The Hudson Valley Chapter is a united…
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