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Cardiac Rehab

Phone: (970) 564-2293

Outpatient Cardiovascular Wellness or Cardiac Rehab is available in also available through the Rehab Department at Southwest Memorial Hospital, and offers cardiac, pulmonary, and wellness services to the community.

Phase II Cardiac Rehab is beneficial for those individuals who have suffered a heart attack or have undergone procedures such as angioplasty, stint placement, or coronary artery bypass surgery.

Rehab helps these individuals to recover more quickly, increase mobility and range of motion, improve heart function and efficiency, and prevent future heart problems through a supervised exercise program. This phase of cardiac rehab is closely monitored in a safe and therapeutic environment.

Phase III & IV Cardiac Rehab is available to individuals who would like to lose weight, lower blood pressure, and increase cardiovascular fitness and strength to avoid future health problems.

Pulmonary Rehab is beneficial for individuals with COPD, emphysema, or other lung disorders to increase the efficiency of the heart and lungs through cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. Insurance or Medicare coverage is applicable to most services, and a low monthly fee is offered for those services not covered. Classes are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at various times of the day and supervised by an Exercise Physiologist, Registered Nurse, and a Certified Nursing Assistant. Please call Kelly Gregory  564-2293 with questions concerning eligibility or to enroll in one of the classes.

Cardiac Rehab Staff

 

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