Cardiac Rehabilitation is a comprehensive program designed to help patients with heart disease recover faster and return to full and productive lives. Regular attendance is essential to build the desired cardiovascular fitness. This program meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Wellness Center, located on the lower level of the hospital.
The certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at UNC Lenoir Health Care provides people who have heart disease with a medically monitored exercise program. Cardiac Rehabilitation is a program that helps patients adopt heart-healthy lifestyle behaviors. This experience will include structured exercise, nutrition counseling, and psychological support.
If you have heart disease, talk to your doctor about joining the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at UNC Lenoir. Physician referral into the program is required.
Our Rehabilitation Program is certified under the auspices of DHSR and AACVPR.
In the past year if you have experienced the following, then you are eligible for Cardiac Rehab:
A total rehabilitation experience is planned for each participant considering diet and nutrition, stress management, weight control, job demands, and physical conditioning needs. The program helps patients adopt “heart healthy lifestyle behaviors.” Our exercise specialist will develop a personal exercise prescription based on your stress exercise test and physical abilities. The program typically lasts 36 sessions.
Please contact Brittney at 252-522-7071 for more information.
The expenses of this program are usually paid by major health insurance companies. Many plans pay for all or significant parts of the program costs. Certified under the auspices of DHSR and AACPVR.
Our exercise specialist will develop a personal exercise prescription based on your stress exercise test and physical abilities. The program typically lasts 36 sessions. Your progress is monitored daily with re-evaluations conducted and when you exit the program.
There are three monitored group exercise sessions offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Wellness Center, located on the lower level of the hospital. Regular attendance is essential to build the desired cardiovascular fitness.
Each available sessions is patterned with:
Walking is the primary aerobic conditioning activity chosen. As your physical condition allows, the treadmill and PreCor may be used to achieve aerobic conditioning. Stationary bicycles, arm ergometers, Octanes or NuSteps may be used by people unable to walk for extended periods.
Founded in 1985, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is dedicated to our mission of reducing morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management. Central to the core mission is improvement in quality of life for patients and their families.
Supervised PAD rehab is a Class 1A recommendation for the treatment of symptomatic peripheral artery disease. Our program consists of a medical director, nurses, and exercise specialists who are trained to develop exercise programs and provide in-depth education for individuals with PAD.
UNC Physicians may refer through our EPIC work queue:
LENH Cardiac Rehabilitation Kinston
OR
Contact Cardiac Rehab/SET Program Staff:
Brittney Howard (252-522-7071)
Katie Potter(252-522-7009)
Fax (252-522-7821)
Brittney received her B.S. degree in Exercise Physiology and is an ACSM certified Health Fitness Specialist. Brittney works with cardiac rehab patients and members to enhance their overall health.
Katie is a staff cardiac rehab health nurse who enjoys helping patients and clients make healthier lifestyle changes.
At the Minges Wellness Center we celebrate every success whether it is miles walked, classes attended, or pounds lost. We applaud your efforts and revel in your accomplishments. Come celebrate with us!
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