Helen Hayes Hospital

08/27/2026

We are proud to announce that we have once again earned a 3-year accreditation from the Joint Commission, recognizing our commitment to quality, safety, and excellence in patient care.

Read more: https://helenhayeshospital.org/new-york-state-department-of-healths-helen-hayes-hospital-receives-joint-commission-accreditation/

08/20/2026

Welcome back and congratulations to our Adapted Sports Coordinator Peter Gagliardo who returns after climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair!

We have been so inspired by Pete’s journey, which so perfectly embodies our Adapted Sports Program’s motto: No Limitations.

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-jersey-man-mount-kilimanjaro-wheelchair/

To learn more about our 4-season Adapted Sports and Recreation Program, please visit us at https://helenhayeshospital.org/adapted-sports-recreation/.

A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.

07/27/2026

Road repairs in front of the hospital will impact access to our main entrance off Route 9W from 7pm today (Monday, July 27) to 5am tomorrow (Tuesday, July 28).

To avoid delays, patients and visitors are asked to use the Chapel Street entrance during this time.

07/24/2026

We're all cheering on our Adapted Sports Coordinator Pete Gagliardo as he prepares for an inspirational wheelchair climb of Mount Kilimanjaro next week alongside good friend, former HHH employee, and current United Spinal President Matthew Castelluccio!

07/23/2026

We are so excited for our Adapted Sports Coordinator, Peter Gagliardo, who will be climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in a specialized wheelchair next week!

MOUNTAIN MISSION: Nearly 20 years after a motorcycle crash left him paralyzed, a Rockland County hospital employee is training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
https://bit.ly/4wS0NG4

07/07/2026

We enjoyed a beautiful Adaptive Sailing Clinic with the Nyack Boat Club on the Hudson River June 18th. Sailors from their Sonar Fleet 23 shared adaptive sailing techniques and their love of the water, highlighting how sailing can be a sport enjoyed by individuals of all abilities.

Read more about the annual Adaptive Sailing Clinic and our 4-season Adapted Sports & Recreation program: https://helenhayeshospital.org/new-york-state-department-of-healths-helen-hayes-hospital-hosts-sailing-clinic-for-individuals-with-disabilities/

07/02/2026

06/30/2026

Thank you to the New York Boulders for hosting us for an incredible adaptive baseball clinic last week! We got out on the field with Boulders players for batting and pitching practice and enjoyed a great evening of baseball and post-game fireworks.

Learn about the exciting event and our upcoming Adapted Sports & Recreation offerings: https://helenhayeshospital.org/new-york-state-department-of-healths-helen-hayes-hospital-and-new-york-boulders-team-up-for-on-field-adaptive-baseball-clinic/

06/25/2026

Approximately 15 million people are living with aphasia, a disorder which affects the ability to speak, read, write or understand language, most often as a result of stroke or other neurological conditions.

Our highly specialized speech therapists are dedicated to helping individuals with aphasia via personalized, evidence-based therapy, empowering them to maximize independence and reconnect with their world.

Learn about inpatient and outpatient speech therapy services at HHH: helenhayeshospital.org

06/17/2026

We were so grateful to team up with volunteer gardener Irene Gagliardo to explore the use of adaptive tools and techniques to plant flowers in our peaceful MacArthur Park earlier this month.

Recreational activities such as adaptive gardening foster independence, confidence and camaraderie, and are an important part of our comprehensive rehab program. Learn more about our Adapted Sports & Recreation Program which offers adaptive activities from gardening and sailing to handcycling and waterskiing for patients and community members:

https://helenhayeshospital.org/adapted-sports-recreation/