Cardiac Rehablitation
At Phillips County Health Systems, our Cardiac Rehabilitation program provides personalized support to help you strengthen your heart, improve your overall health, and regain confidence in your daily activities. Through individualized exercise, nutrition guidance, stress management, and education, our team helps you build healthier habits, improve your quality of life, and work toward your personal health goals—all with compassionate, patient-centered care close to home.
Who Qualifies?
People with any of the following conditions or factors will benefit from cardiac rehabilitation.
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Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
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Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG)
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Current stable angina pectoris
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Heart valve repair or replacement
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Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)/ or coronary stenting
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Heart or heart-lung transplant
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Heart Failure and those with ventricular assist devices
Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse
Jaime Baker, BSN, RN, DCES, TTS
Benefits include:
Cardiac rehabilitation can play an important role in your recovery and long-term heart health. Through guided exercise, education, and personalized support, our team helps you take steps toward a stronger heart, greater confidence, and a healthier life.
Cardiac rehabilitation can help you:
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Improve long-term health: Reduce your risk of future heart-related complications and support a longer, healthier life.
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Manage symptoms: Learn strategies to help manage symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath.
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Support heart health: Improve cardiovascular fitness and address risk factors that contribute to heart disease.
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Improve emotional well-being: Reduce the stress and uncertainty that can accompany a heart condition.
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Regain strength and stamina: Build endurance to return to everyday activities, work, hobbies, and exercise.
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Build confidence: Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take an active role in managing your heart health.
What to expect:
Our Cardiac Rehabilitation program is tailored to your individual needs, health goals, and stage of recovery. Our team provides guidance, education, and ongoing support to help you build healthier habits and take an active role in your heart health.
Your cardiac rehabilitation experience may include:
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Personalized health assessment: Identify your individual risk factors for heart and blood vessel disease and develop a plan to address them.
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Guided exercise: Begin and progress through an exercise program designed around your abilities, needs, and recovery goals.
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Stress management and emotional support: Learn strategies to manage stress and address the emotional challenges that can accompany a cardiac event.
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Healthy lifestyle education: Get practical guidance and support for making lasting changes, including:
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Maintaining a healthy weight
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Choosing heart-healthy foods
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Avoiding tobacco and secondhand smoke
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Risk factor management: Track and work toward better control of blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
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Peer support: Connect with others who understand your experience, share encouragement, and learn from one another.
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Coordinated care: Strengthen communication with your doctor and healthcare team as you progress through recovery.
Is it covered by health insurance?
Cardiac rehabilitation is generally covered by most health insurance companies but check your plan to determine copays or other requirements. Contact your local cardiac rehabilitation facility to inquire what programs are available for patients who do not have insurance.
Take the Next Step Toward a Healthier Heart:
You don't have to navigate your heart health journey alone. At Phillips County Health Systems, our Cardiac Rehabilitation team is here to support you with personalized guidance, encouragement, and compassionate care close to home. Whether you're recovering from a cardiac event or working to improve your long-term heart health, we're here to help you move forward with confidence.
Ready to get started? Talk with your healthcare provider about whether cardiac rehabilitation is right for you.
Contact Information:
Phone: (785) 540-4939