Cardiac Rehabilitation strengthens the heart after heart surgery or a heart attack and is essential for recovery. It helps patients improve endurance through a comprehensive program of education and exercise.
Our Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation team includes registered nurses, exercise physiologists, a respiratory therapist and a physician. Cardiac rehabilitation often begins in the hospital with education and continues as an outpatient for three days a week for up to 12 weeks. It includes medically supervised exercise classes and education on nutrition, stress management, safe and effective use of medications, diabetes and fitness.
The YRMC program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is for patients suffering from respiratory disease. It features a twice-a-week comprehensive exercise and education program for 9 weeks. The goal is to help patients increase energy and activity levels, reduce shortness of breath, learn about their disease, manage oxygen and maintain smoking cessation.
Medical Fitness Program is a medically supervised exercise program for those with chronic diseases.
Support Groups and Resources
Mended Hearts - For heart disease patients and their families. For information, call 336-7448 or 336-1015 and go to www.mendedhearts.org
ICD Support Group - For patients who have an ICD and their family and friends. For information, call 336-7377.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association - Identifies and unites survivors and those at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. For more information, call 336-7377.
Huffers and Puffers - Provides support and education to people with lung disease and their families. For more information, call 336-1015 or 336-2784.
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