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Rewiring the Brain: Cutting Edge Rehabilitation Techniques
March 2, 2015Neuroplasticity, mirror therapy and graded motor imagery At Helen Hayes Hospital, we as clinicians strive to provide the most dynamic and most effective therapies available within our professional practices. Over…
Read MoreRehab Post Joint Replacement
February 6, 2015Intense Inpatient Rehab Offers Patients Maximal Gains Helen Hayes Hospital’s state of the art and highly acclaimed orthopedic rehabilitation unit offers an innovative and intensive therapy program, specially designed for…
Read MoreLearning How to Slip and Trip
February 2, 2015Perturbation Training May Help Prevent Falls Interesting research is being performed on the science behind falls and how to prevent them. We learn in childhood how to resist falls by…
Read MoreEnsuring a Seamless Continuum of Rehabilitation Care
January 26, 2015Meeting the needs of patients and their referring clinicians Just recently, we announced the appointment of Mindy Tallis, RN, BSN to the position of Director of Utilization Management at Helen…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Meditation in a Rehabilitation Setting
January 16, 2015An adjunct therapy that speeds recovery My name is Sarah White and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have worked at Helen Hayes Hospital for four and a…
Read MoreMedicare and Medicaid Now Cover Heart Failure Patients for Cardiac Rehab Helen Hayes Hospital Integral in the Process
December 29, 2014Up until this year, Medicare and Medicaid only covered a patient for participation in cardiac rehab if they had diagnoses of: • Heart attack within the preceding 12 months •…
Read MoreStaying Safe This Winter: Cold Weather Tips For The Family
December 15, 2014With the official start of winter just around the corner, and the first Hudson Valley snowfall under our belts, it’s the perfect time to review cold-weather safety. Use this refresher…
Read MoreHelping Patients Emerge From Coma
November 25, 2014I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and highlight a particular program that we have here at Helen Hayes Hospital that is very close to my heart. My…
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment Time
November 10, 2014Key points to consider when making your selection between traditional Medicare & Managed Medicare plans – and just how does inpatient rehab fit in? Ah, fall is in the air.…
Read MoreA Classic Is Always A Classic
November 4, 2014Thanks to all for a very successful 2014 Classic Race Helen Hayes Hospital would like to thank the hundreds of racers and race supporters who joined us on October 5th…
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