Cardiac Rehab is located on the third floor. Please take the elevator by the Gift Shop.
Benefits:
• become stronger
• reduce stress levels
• live longer
• increase patient/family awareness
• learn lifetime healthy habits
• prepare to return to work and normal daily home activities
• recover faster and return to a full and productive life
• reduce the risks of future heart problems
Goals
Our goal in the cardiac rehab program is to provide the convenience of our program within the community. We want to make available every possible opportunity to promote health and wellness to those we serve. Our program fulfills these goals by incorporating the following:
• Lifestyle Modifications
• Education
• Counseling
• Exercise
• Recognizing and Treating Heart Disease
Statistics
The leading cause of death in the United States is cardiovascular disease. Heart disease accounts for over 500,000 deaths each year in the U.S. In addition, 1,500,000 people will suffer from a heart attack.
Cardiac Rehabilitation can make a difference by helping these survivors make lifestyle changes in order to prevent or decrease future cardiac episodes.
A strong heart helps you to have a long, healthy life
How Do I Qualify For Rehab?
In order to qualify, you must have been diagnosed with one of the following:
• Heart attack within the last year
• Open heart surgery within the last year
• Stable angina (chest pain)
You must be referred by your physician in order to qualify. If you have any questions on how to qualify, please call the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at 419 563-9317.
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