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COVID-19 Information for Patients & Visitors – Resumption of Outpatient Services Helen Hayes Hospital is pleased to announce the resumption of outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services at the hospital. As our patients resume their eagerly anticipated rehabilitation programs, the hospital has put in place a comprehensive COVID-19 prevention plan to ensure the […]
“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 to provide at-home guidance for everyone working on their at-home recovery and home exercise programs during this time. Check out these suggestions from the physical […]
There 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 the HHH Outpatient Speech Therapy Department: Apps There are dozens of phone, tablet, and computer applications that offer language and communication skills benefits. These […]
While most lymphedema therapy services focus on disease management, which patients are expected to complete at home, it can be difficult not to have regular appointments as a way to check in to make sure at-home treatments and exercises are being done correctly and efficiently Lymphedema treatments, such as manual lymphatic drainage, must be done […]
During this time when therapy services are limited, the therapy team at Helen Hayes Hospital would like to give our patients a few reminders for following their home exercise programs. Following these tips can help ensure that you are performing your home exercise program safely and that you continue to work toward you recovery goals […]
To the Community of Pearl River, NY: From the bottom of our hearts, all of us here at Helen Hayes Hospital would like to thank you and Luigi O’Grady’s for the generosity you showed to us on Wednesday, March 26th by providing meals for our hardworking staff. In these unprecedented times, when our staff is […]
As Helen Hayes Hospital continues in its efforts to keep our inpatients physically and emotionally healthy during this unprecedented time, our Therapeutic Recreation Department has expanded and modified it services to best serve their needs. These services include a variety of recreational activities and also helping our patients stay in touch with their friends and […]
Helen Hayes Hospital is committed to providing the highest level of safety and care to our patients, families, and employees. The hospital continues to monitor the worldwide coronavirus outbreak and is following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to implement all possible measures […]
Helen Hayes Hospital would like to remind our visitors not to visit the hospital if they are feeling unwell or experiencing flu-like symptoms. Please see the following from the New York State Department of Health for important information.
February is National Therapeutic Recreation Month and it is the perfect time to recognize the many benefits of recreational therapy and the incredible work that Helen Hayes Hospital’s Therapeutic Recreation Department does each day. Recreational Therapy employs recreational activities to improve the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social health of individuals with disabling conditions or illnesses. […]
