Cardiac Rehabilitation
Recovering from a heart attack or other cardiac episode can be overwhelming, but you and your family don’t have to go through it alone. It’s easy and convenient to take part in the cardiac rehabilitation program at Samaritan Health Services.
Cardiac rehabilitation provides motivation and support for your recovery. With structured, monitored exercises and heart-related education, you can develop a healthy lifestyle by identifying personal risk factors to reduce the chances of experiencing another cardiac incident. Our staff will work with your primary care physician to obtain the written referral and any necessary insurance authorization regarding your individual medical history and needs.
Cardiac rehabilitation includes:
• Safe, structured exercise guided by cardiac rehabilitation staff
• Telemetry monitoring of cardiovascular parameters during exercise
• Tailored programs to fit individual needs
• Heart disease prevention and education
• Dietary education, advice and heart-healthy recipes
• Blood pressure and pulse checks before, during and after exercise
• Social interaction
How do patients benefit from cardiac rehabilitation?
• Improved cardiovascular health
• Improved muscular fitness
• Knowing how to exercise appropriately
• Knowing the ways to reduce your cardiac risk factors and live a healthier lifestyle
• Learning how to optimize your diet
• Increased levels of support and socialization
• Improved sense of well-being and ability to manage stress
We have programs in a variety of locations for your convenience:
- Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center (Corvallis): (541) 768-6201 or 768-6285
- Samaritan Albany General Hospital: (541) 812-5441
- Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital: (541) 451-7888
- Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital (Newport): (541) 574-4856
Cardiovascular Health and Prevention Program
Samaritan hospitals offer outpatient exercise programs for people who want to reduce their risk of a cardiovascular event. Classes include medical supervision with monitoring of cardiovascular parameters. Participants can self-refer, however a physician authorization is required. Class schedules vary by location, but each program offers safe, structured exercise guided by cardiac rehabilitation staff.
Exercise program benefits:
• Improved cardiovascular health and fitness, including reduced risk of cardiovascular events
• Improved muscular strength and endurance
• A better understanding of coronary artery disease risk factors and how to modify or eliminate them
• Reduced risk of fatal heart attack
• Decreased hospitalizations
• Fewer emergency room visits
• Improved adherence to positive lifestyle changes
• Blood pressure and pulse checks before, during and after exercise
• Monthly heart-healthy dinners at a discounted price
• Social interaction
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
Cardiovascular Health and Prevention programs are available at:
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
(541) 768-6201 or 768-6285
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
(541) 812-5441
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
(541) 451-7888
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