Phelps Memorial Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to support patients with heart conditions as they recover and improve their cardiovascular health. At Phelps Memorial, our program combines monitored exercise, heart-healthy education, and lifestyle coaching aimed at reducing the risk of future heart problems and improving overall quality of life.
We work with patients recovering from heart-related events or procedures such as heart attacks, angina, heart surgery, heart failure, valve replacements and repairs, angioplasty, and more. Our team works cohesively with your healthcare providers to ensure a seamless, coordinated approach to your care.
The primary goals of our program are to:
• Safely strengthen the heart through tailored exercise
• Educate participants and families on heart-healthy habits
• Improve physical fitness and energy levels
• Reduce the risk of future heart events
• Support long-term lifestyle changes for better heart health
We focus on helping you adopt healthy habits, recover after cardiac events or procedures, and prevent further progression of coronary artery disease. Through personalized support, you’ll build strength, endurance, and confidence in your ability to stay active and live well.
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
Our Cardiac Rehabilitation program earned certification through the AACVPR. This is the only peer-review accreditation process for cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. It demonstrates that our program meets current, essential standards for patient care and identifies our program as a leader in the field. Benefits of AACVPR Program Certification:
Certification provides referring physicians with a benchmark to compare cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
Certification demonstrates excellence for the State Department of Health surveyors.
Insurance companies recognize that performance measures in patient care are part of the essential standards required for AACVPR Certification.
Certification gives patients and their family members confidence that the PMHC staff has the experience and skills necessary for adequate care.
AACVPR certified programs receive a listing in the AACVPR online program directory, referenced by physicians and patients.
For more information or a personal consultation with the Cardiac Rehabilitation team, call 308-995-2172.
Patient Education
The following educational videos may help you answer questions about the more common cardiovascular issues we treat:
