Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
We provide:
- Individual and Group Assessments
- Supervised Exercise
- Education Series
- Support
- Virtual Home Program
Our team, comprised of a physiotherapist and rehab assistant, will work with you and your doctor/nurse practitioner to ensure you get the best possible care for managing your heart disease. These services may be offered in your community. Classes are available in Lindsay, Bobcaygeon and Haliburton.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone number: (705) 328-6094
What you need to know
Who can participate?
- Adults with Heart Disease (heart attack, angina, heart surgery, stents, heart failure)
- Adults at high risk for Heart Disease (diabetes), Peripheral Arterial Disease, Stroke or Pacemakers, Arrhythmias
How do I register?
Your family doctor/nurse practitioner or specialist must refer you to the program. The service is free of charge. Click here for the Health First Referral Form
How long is the program?
The exercise program runs 12 weeks, once a week for 90 minutes. Virtual programs are also available.
What education classes are offered?
Group education sessions ofered via Zoom include:
- Cardiology
- Excerise is Medicine
- Cardiac Medications
- Mediterranean Diet
- Emotional Well Being
- See Diabetes Education for other group education sessions offered at Health First
What should I bring to my appointment?
- Reading glasses, hearing aid if needed
- Ontario Health Card
- ALL medications in their original bottles, prescribed and over-the-counter, including herbals and vitamins
- Friend or family to accompany you, if you wish
Where is it located?
The Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program is located on the third floor at Ross Memorial Hospital. Enter the hospital through the main entrance then take the BLUE elevators to the third floor, turn right off the elevator, and then turn left into the Health First unit.
Map to the Health First Unit from the Main Entrance
Where can I get more information on heart disease and cardiac rehabilitation?
- Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada: http://www.heartandstroke.ca
- Cardiac College: www.cardiaccollege.ca
- Get Heart Healthy: www.gethearthealthy.ca
Phone: (705) 328-6094
Fax: (705) 328-6202
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Page Last Updated: July 22, 2024