Cardiac rehab phase II and III program
Our program is certified by the highest standards and guidelines by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
The role of cardiac rehabilitation is to reduce the potentially devastating effects of heart disease and cardiac events. Grant Regional's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is AACVPR certified. This AACVPR certification is recognition of GRHC’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Pictured front row: David Casillas Plazola, MD Middle row: Brittney Stelpflug, MSW, LCSW; Tonya Bainbridge, BSN, RN, CCRP; Jamie Smith, RRT; Tracy Roesch, MS, RD, CD, CDCES, RCEP Back row: Jen Wagner, MA, LAT, CCRP; Katie Reynolds, PharmD, RPh; Corey Weydert, MPT; Destani Kieler, RRT; Steffany Austin, PTA
“GRHC Cardiac Rehabilitation’s skilled, multidisciplinary team is dedicated and here when you need us.” Says Jen Wagner, Cardiac Rehab Specialist, “Our Cardiac Rehab program has been AACVPR certified since 2003 and has happily helped many hearts get stronger!”
Services include treatment of specific heart conditions:
- Heart attack
- Angina
- Cardiac surgery, such as coronary bypass or valve surgery
- Coronary artery angioplasty or stents
- Heart failure
- Heart transplantation
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Educational sessions focus on:
- Anatomy of heart and facts about blood pressure, angina, heart rhythm and risk factors
- Stress reduction
- Heart healthy cooking, shopping and eating
- Medication
- Emotional and sexual aspects of heart disease
- CPR demonstration
- Energy conservation
- Diabetic education
- Smoking cessation
- Music relaxation therapy
We are proud of the level of care provided by our Cardiac Rehab team. But don't just take it from us, hear from one of our patients, Doc Lofthouse of Fennimore. Read more about his story here.