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West Haverstraw, NY – CARF International has announced that Helen Hayes Hospital has once again been accredited for a period of three years. This accreditation is the seventh consecutive three-year accreditation awarded by the international accrediting body to the specialty physical rehabilitation hospital. The hospital has received accreditation for 12 rehabilitation programs, one of the […]

West Haverstraw, NY – Helen Hayes Hospital announced that the specialty physical rehabilitation hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility and Transitional Care Unit have once again received five-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Five-Star Quality Rating System. The hospital is happy to be recognized consistently as a top tier healthcare facility based on […]

West Haverstraw, NY – Helen Hayes Hospital hosted its 118th annual Honors Assembly on September 20th, celebrating the incredible achievements of the hospital’s physical rehabilitation patients over the last year and highlighting the power of rehab in conjunction with National Rehabilitation Week. Six exceptional patients from Rockland, Orange and Dutchess Counties were honored during the […]

West Haverstraw, NY – The Hudson Valley Chapter of United Spinal, headquartered at Helen Hayes Hospital, will offer a Nutritional and Cooking Seminar for the public, students and professionals on October 10, 2018 at 5pm. The 3-hour course will focus on diet and nutrition as it relates to individuals living with spinal cord injuries, exploring nutrition best […]

West Haverstraw, NY – Helen Hayes Hospital will host its 118th annual Honors Assembly on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 1:30pm in the hospital’s atrium. The inspiring event coincides with the celebration of National Rehabilitation Week and recognizes the outstanding achievements of the physical rehabilitation hospital’s patients over the past year. This year’s ceremony will […]

West Haverstraw, New York – Helen Hayes Hospital has appointed Peter Gagliardo to the position of Coordinator of the Helen Hayes Hospital Adapted Sports and Recreation Program. Gagliardo will lead the hospital’s 4-season Adapted Sports and Recreation Program, one of the largest and most comprehensive adapted sports programs in the country. Gagliardo has served as […]

Helen Hayes Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Andrews, MHS, RPA-C to the Medical Staff of the physical rehabilitation hospital. Andrews will serve the hospital as Physician Assistant, collaborating with the hospital’s Medical Director, Marjorie King, MD FACC, MAACVPR and other clinical staff to provide patients with the highest level of medical […]

West Haverstraw, NY – Helen Hayes Hospital will host a Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 11:00am-5:00pm. Eligible participants must be 16 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated whole blood in the last 56 days or made an ALYX donation in the last 112 days. Donors […]

West Haverstraw, NY – Helen Hayes Hospital has announced the dates of the rehab leader’s popular Strong Bones, Stronger Me osteoporosis wellness program for the remainder of 2018. The month-long wellness program serves to empower individuals with osteoporosis to manage the condition at a physical level, employing exercise and lifestyle changes to maintain and improve […]

West Haverstraw, NY – Helen Hayes Hospital will host a CarFit driving safety event for older drivers on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the hospital’s Parking Lot G. The event, which is free and open to the public by appointment, will provide attendees with personalized vehicle evaluations by certified CarFit technicians, […]