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What if I never had rehab after my cardiac event?

Give us a call. We will make a recommendation as to the next step you should take. Wellness is the key to a long and independent life-style.​ We have multiple options for patients at the Wellness Center.

How do I participate?

A physician referral will be needed prior to starting. To get started, you should print out our referral form to fill out and take to your physician, and then talk to your physician about participating in cardiac rehabilitation.  We will be glad to fax your physician a referral form to complete for entrance into the program, if you have any trouble printing it.  For additional information, call     

912-383-6988.

Who should participate?

Patients with the following conditions or diagnoses are eligible for cardiac rehab:

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  • Heart Attack (within the past 12 months)

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

  • Angioplasty/Stent

  • Stable Angina

  • Heart Transplant

  • Heart Valve Surgery

  • Stable Chronic Heart Failure (EF ≤ 35%, clinically stable for 6 weeks, & NYHA Class II-IV)

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Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) may benefit from our Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) program. Click here for more information on our SET program.

Who is on the Cardiac Rehabilitation Team?

  • Cardiologist/Medical Director

  • Exercise Physiologist

  • Registered Nurses

  • Program Assistants

What are the benefits from participating in Cardiac Rehabilitation?

  • Improved exercise endurance

  • Weight loss/weight management

  • Increased muscle strength

  • Improved quality of life

  • Decreased angina

  • Decreased heart failure symptoms

  • Increased self-confidence

  • Peer support

For more information, contact the cardiac rehab nurse at 912-384-1900 ext. 4988.

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