Category Archives: News & Press
Therapy is Over, Now What?
Craving increased energy and flexibility? Here’s a solution! Are you looking for an exercise program that will increase your flexibility, balance, core strength and energy level while at the same time lowering your stress and pain? Then the Ai … Continue reading
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PDFCelebrating Occupational Therapy Month
April is National OT month – and by that we are not referring to overtime- but to Occupational Therapy! OT is an integral part of a patient’s rehabilitation program and a key reason they are admitted to a specialty physical … Continue reading
Hospital to Host Care Transitions Conference
Program to focus on easing patient transitions from hospital to home Helen Hayes Hospital will host a conference entitled Hospital to Home: Improving Care Transitions & Outcomes, on Thursday May 9, 2013. The program takes place from 8:30 am to … Continue reading
Hospital to Host Adapted Sports, Recreation & Living Expo
Helen Hayes Hospital will host an “Adapted Sports, Recreation & Living Expo” on Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the physical rehabilitation hospital in West Haverstraw. The event is free of charge and is open … Continue reading
Hospital to Host CarFit Event
Program promotes vehicle safety for older drivers A CarFit event, which offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them, will take place at Helen Hayes Hospital on Saturday May 4, 2013 from 9:00 am … Continue reading
New Human Resources Director Appointed at Rehabilitation Hospital
Lisamarie Valla has been appointed Director of Human Resources at Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw. Ms. Valla joins the physical rehabilitation hospital with an extensive and diverse background in the human resources field. Most recently, she served as Assistant … Continue reading
Adapted Skiing Programs Scheduled
This winter, Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, New York and Helen Hayes Hospital will be hosting a series of Adaptive Skiing Workshops. The events, which are open to individuals with disabilities, are being held in conjunction with Helen Hayes Hospital’s Adapted … Continue reading
Holiday Gathering of Hope
The community is invited to kick-of the holiday season by joining patients and staff of Helen Hayes Hospital at a Holiday Gathering of Hope on Wednesday December 5, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event is jointly sponsored the … Continue reading
Helen Hayes Hospital Appoints New Medical Records Director
Helen Hayes Hospital has announced the appointment of Janet Murgittroyd as Director of Medical Records. She will be responsible for managing the patient records of the rehabilitation hospital, according to Virgil Ennis, Chief Information Officer. Ms. Murgittroyd brings to her … Continue reading
Helen Hayes Hospital Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation
CARF International has announced that Helen Hayes Hospital has been accredited for a period of three years The latest accreditation is the fifth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the international accrediting body, CARF, has awarded to the specialty physical rehabilitation hospital. … Continue reading
Helen Hayes Hospital Cardiologist Receives National Award
Marjorie L. King, MD, MAACVPR, FACC, Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services at Helen Hayes Hospital, is the recipient of the 2012 American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation L. Kent Smith Award of Excellence. The Award is AACVPR’s most prestigious … Continue reading
Bone Health Education Seminars Scheduled
The New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program (NYSOPEP) headquartered at Helen Hayes Hospital will be offering comprehensive Bone Health Education Seminars this fall. The seminars will be repeated on three dates: Monday October 22, 2012 5:45 pm – … Continue reading
Free Balance Program in Honor of National PT Month
Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw is offering a two-part program on Improving Your Balance on October 11, and 18, 2012. The program, which is free of charge and open to the public, is being held in celebration of National … Continue reading
Hospital Blood Drive Scheduled
Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday Ocober 17, 2012, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM in the hospital’s Auditorium. There is a continuous need for blood donors in the Hudson Valley region. All eligible … Continue reading
Helen Hayes Hospital Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Helen Hayes Hospital has announced the appointment of Lori Meszler as Chief Financial Officer. She will be responsible for managing all of the rehabilitation hospital’s fiscal departments, as well as Information Technology and Admissions, and will serve as the Administrator … Continue reading
Rehabilitation Hospital Conducting Stroke Research: participants being recruited
Helen Hayes Hospital is conducting a medical research study for individuals who have experienced an ischemic stroke and continue to have problems with their ability to feel or move with either their lower or upper body. Individuals who are experiencing … Continue reading
Hospital Hosts Fall Prevention Health Forum in honor of National Fall Prevention Awareness Day
Helen Hayes Hospital will host an informational forum about Fall Risk Factors and Fall Prevention on National Fall Prevention Awareness Day on Friday, September 21, 2012 from 9:15 until 11:30 a.m. The event will take place at the physical rehabilitation … Continue reading
Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation hosts second annual Charity Golf Outing at exclusive Manhattan Woods Golf Club
The second annual Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation Golf Outing will take place on September 10, 2012 at the Manhattan Woods Golf Club in West Nyack, New York. Rockland Toyota has once again signed on as the event’s grand sponsor. The … Continue reading
Hospital to Accept Used Needles (SHARPS Collection)
Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw will be accepting used needles, lancets and syringes from Rockland County residents on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 from 10:00 AM until Noon and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the hospital’s south loading dock. This … Continue reading
Foundation Sponsors Ballroom Dancing Fundraiser
The Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation presents “Save The Last Dance For Me,” an evening of Ballroom and Latin Dancing for individuals of all abilities at the Clinton Inn, Tenafly New Jersey on June 1, 2012 from 7:30pm to 12:00 midnight. … Continue reading
Osteoporosis Research Study Recruiting Participants
The Helen Hayes Hospital Clinical Research Center in West Haverstraw is is conducting a clinical research study to test an investigational medication for Osteoporosis Qualified participants will receive all study-related care, including physician visits, laboratory services and study medications. To … Continue reading
Adapted Golf Workshops & Outings Scheduled
Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw has announced the schedule for the upcoming season of its GolfAbility program. GolfAbility is an adaptive golf instruction program to teach the basics of golf to individuals with disabilities. GolfAbility workshops and outings have … Continue reading
Hospital to Host Ai Chi Classes: designed for individuals of all abilities
Helen Hayes Hospital has announced the introduction of Ai Chi classes, designed specifically for people of all abilities. Classes will meet for six week sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:15-2:00 p.m. at Helen Hayes Hospital, in the warm water … Continue reading
Hospital Blood Drive Scheduled
Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday June 13, 2012, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM in the hospital’s Auditorium. There is a continuous need for blood donors in the Hudson Valley region. All eligible … Continue reading
Guest Speaker: Thriving Through & Beyond Trauma
Helen Hayes Hospital is pleased to announce that it will host a presentation, “Thriving Through and Beyond Trauma,” by the noted speaker Gary Karp on Wednesday April 4, 2012 from 5:30- 7:00pm. The event is free and open to the … Continue reading
Hospital Foundation Appoints New Board Member
The Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation has announced the appointment of Robert L. Pitkofsky, Esq. to its board of directors. A lawyer in private practice in New City, Mr. Pitkofsky received his law degree from Rutgers University and his undergraduate degree … Continue reading
Bone Health Education Programs This Spring
The New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program (NYSOPEP) headquartered at Helen Hayes Hospital will be offering comprehensive Bone Health Education Seminars this spring. The seminars will be repeated on three dates: Monday February 27, 2012 6:00 pm – … Continue reading
Hands-On Assistive Technology Workshops Scheduled for Spring
The Arnold Goldman Center for Assistive Technology at Helen Hayes Hospital is offering a series of free workshops focusing on an array of assistive technology products and services. Such technology enables individuals with physical disabilities to function at a higher … Continue reading
ADAPTED SPORTS, RECREATION & LIVING EXPO COMING UP
Helen Hayes Hospital will host an “Adapted Sports, Recreation & Living Expo” on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the physical rehabilitation hospital in West Haverstraw. The event is free of charge and is open … Continue reading
CarFit Event: promotes vehicle safety for older drivers
A CarFit event, which offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them, will take place at Helen Hayes Hospital on Saturday April 28, 2012 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. CarFit is a nationwide … Continue reading
Adapted Skiing Programs Scheduled
This winter, Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, New York and Helen Hayes Hospital will be hosting a series of Adaptive Skiing Workshops. The events, which are open to individuals with disabilities, are being held in conjunction with Helen Hayes Hospital’s Adapted … Continue reading
Hospital Hosts Yoga Classes: designed for individuals of varying abilities
Helen Hayes Hospital is hosting a series of Basic Adapted Yoga programs designed specifically for people of varying abilities. Classes will meet on Wednesdays, between January and December 2012, for six week sessions. All classes meet from 12:00 Noon to … Continue reading
Blood Drive Scheduled
Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday February 15, 2012, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM in the hospital’s auditorium. There is a continuous need for blood donors in the Hudson Valley region. All … Continue reading
Blood Drive Scheduled
Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday October 19, 2011, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM in the hospital’s auditorium. There is a critical need for donors in the Hudson Valley regions. All eligible … Continue reading
Helen Hayes Hospital and Nyack Hospital Foundations Present Women’s Health Symposium
Nyack Hospital Foundation and Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation are pleased to announce their second annual collaboration, to take place on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the Comfort Inn in Nanuet, New York. EmpowHERing Women – A Women’s Health and Wellness … Continue reading
HHH Hosts Free Program to Improve Your Balance
Helen Hayes Hospital is offering a three-part program on Improving Your Balance on October 10, 17 and 24, 2011. All classes run from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Auditorium. The program, which is free of charge and open to … Continue reading
Bone Health Seminars Scheduled
The New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program (NYSOPEP) headquartered at Helen Hayes Hospital will be offering comprehensive Bone Health Education Seminars this fall and winter. The seminars will be repeated on three dates: Monday, October 17, 2011 5:45 … Continue reading
Access Newsletter
Inside the Access Summer 2011 addition we have articles on U.S.P.S Issues with the Helen Hayes commemorative stamp, and recognizing the National Nurse Week! Also, don’t forget to check this issue for information on the 1st Annual Charity Golf Outing. … Continue reading
New Performance Measures Released for Adults with Coronary Artery Disease and Hypertension
The American Medical Association’s Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement recently published new Performance Measures for Adults With Coronary Artery Disease and Hypertension, outlining new standards of care for patients with these cardiac disorders. Performance measures are designed to provide healthcare … Continue reading
Public Notice of Joint Commission Accreditation Process
The Joint Commission is expected to conduct an unannounced accreditation survey of Helen Hayes Hospital this year. The purpose of the survey will be to evaluate Helen Hayes Hospital’s compliance with nationally established Joint Commission standards. The information obtained during … Continue reading
SaeboFlex Screening: an opportunity to try out the latest technology that restores arm and hand movement
Helen Hayes Hospital will host a free SaeboFlex seminar and screening on Friday September 16, 2011 from 1:00 to 4:30 pm at the physical rehabilitation hospital in West Haverstraw. The event provides stroke and brain injury survivors, as well as … Continue reading
Root for the HHH Foundation at the Rockland Boulders Game
The Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation is proud to announce that it is one of eight local beneficiaries of The Active International Charity Challenge, which is taking place this summer at the inaugural season of the Rockland Boulders at Provident Bank … Continue reading
Celebrate Independence at Helen Hayes Hospital hosted by The Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation
The third annual Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation Independence Celebration will take place in West Haverstraw, NY on Saturday July 2nd at 7:00 pm at Helen Hayes Hospital. (Rain date July 3rd) Attendees will have a remarkable view of the Town … Continue reading
Hospital Blood Drive Scheduled
Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday June 15, 2011, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM in the hospital’s auditorium. There is a continuous need for blood donors in the Hudson Valley region. All … Continue reading
Official Issuing of the Helen Hayes Commemorative Stamp
West Haverstraw, NY … Helen Hayes Hospital will mark the official issuing of the Helen Hayes Commemorative Stamp at an event on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 1:30 pm at the physical rehabilitation hospital in West Haverstraw. The entire community … Continue reading
Adapted Sailing Program Scheduled
The Helen Hayes Hospital Adapted Sports and Recreation program, in conjunction with the Nyack Boat Club, will be hosting their sixth annual Adapted Sailing program this May. The program offers individuals with physical disabilities the opportunity to learn to sail … Continue reading
Adapted Golf Workshops & Outings Scheduled
Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw has announced the schedule for the upcoming season of its GolfAbility program. GolfAbility is an adaptive golf instruction program to teach the basics of golf to individuals with disabilities. GolfAbility workshops and outings have … Continue reading
Hospital To Host CarFit Event
Program promotes vehicle safety for older drivers A CarFit event, which offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them, will take place at Helen Hayes Hospital on Saturday April 30, 2011 from 9:00 am … Continue reading
Hospital to Host Adapted Sports & Recreation Expo
Helen Hayes Hospital will host its fourth annual “Adapted Sports & Recreation Expo” on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the physical rehabilitation hospital in West Haverstraw. The event is free of charge and is … Continue reading
Hospital Schedules Workshops in Assistive Technology
The Arnold Goldman Center for Assistive Technology at Helen Hayes Hospital is offering a series of free workshops focusing on an array of assistive technology products and services. Such technology enables individuals with physical disabilities to function at a higher … Continue reading
