For people who have had:

~ a heart attack or angina episode;

~ angioplasty, and/or stent;

~ valve replacement or valve repair surgery;

~ coronary bypass surgery, or;

~ heart and/or lung transplant.

Listen to Kellie Prentice, RN, and Carol Hauge, RN, discuss "Is Cardiac Rehab right for you?" >>KDJS webcast

For people who may be:

~ looking to improve their overall health, and want a supportive and educational environment;

~ at risk for heart disease;

~ overweight;

and/or, who have:

~ high blood pressure or cholesterol;

~ not exercised in a long time

~ Diabetes;

~ a family member with heart disease.

>>more info on our Happy Hour for Your Heart Exercise Class

For people who have:

~ intermittent claudication,

and/or:

~ have undergone a procedure to treat PAD (i.e. femorial bypass surgery or stenting).

>> more info

Types of stress testing offered at Rice:

~ Plain GXT

~ Stress Echo

~ Dobutamine Stress Echo

~ Cardiolite GXT

~ Adenosine Cardiolite GXT

~ Dobutamine Cardiolite GXT

Listen to Dr. Dennis Peterson discuss stress testing from a past broadcast of the Rice Radio Show, "It's Your Health." >>KDJS webcast

This program is for:

~ patients who experience breathing problems as a result of chronic lung disease, chronic bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, or other lung condition

as well as newly diagnosed patients with:

~ COPD,

~ asthma,

~ emphysema

This is program is for:

~ all Cardiac Rehab graduates ...

in order to ensure the best chance possible for good heart health and well-being.

Exercise, education, and support are the three mainstays of every Rice Cardiac Rehab program.

In addition to an individualized exercise plan, you have access to education and support sessions that address many topics, including:

• Cardiovascular function and recovery process
• Lipid (cholesterol) management
• Smoking cessation
• Nutrition and weight control
• Medications
• Stress management and relaxation
• Sexuality and family concerns
• Vocational concerns
• Individual exercise choices

Registered nurses and/or an exercise physiologist are present when you exercise. They are coronary trained and ACLS certified. Our Cardiac Rehab staff have been specially trained in Cardiac and Vascular Rehab at state-of-the-art educational facilities. They have access to ongoing educational programs from the State Cardiac Rehabilitation Association and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Each Cardiac Rehab program has guidelines that match you to the program that best meets your current needs.

"Our Cardiac Rehab team can help you reduce stress and feel better. We'll write an exercise prescription just for you - one that challenges you as you get stronger and feel ready to take it up a notch."
--Kellie Prentice, RN, Clinical Coordinator

Did you know? People who've had heart attacks or coronary bypass surgery, and then complete a Cardiac Rehab program, live longer and better lives than those who don't.

Is your heart getting the care it needs and deserves to keep it ticking?

Talk to your doctor to see which Cardiac Rehab program is right for you.
The Maintenance Exercise Class (Happy Hour for Your Heart) does not require a doctor's order - you may contact us directly to join this fitness class.

Once you're registered in one of our programs, your entire team may include:

• Your doctor
• Registered nurses specially trained in Cardiac Rehab health
• Exercise physiologist
• Registered dietitians
• Social worker
• Occupational therapist
• Physical therapist
• Chaplain
• Clinical pharmacist

>> Meet the Cardiac Rehab Staff

For more information about the programs at Cardiac Rehab,
contact:

Kellie Prentice, RN, Clinical Coordinator
kpre@rice.willmar.mn.us
320.231.8774

Lynn Stier, Director
lsti@rice.willmar.mn.us
320.231.4593