CARSON CITY, Mich.– University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson opened a new cardiac rehabilitation center today, expanding access to vital recovery services for Mid-Michigan heart patients.
The center, located at 406 Elm St., Carson City, provides a medically supervised program of exercise and education designed to help patients with heart disease achieve their optimal health.
“Cardiac rehabilitation is a critical component of recovery, helping patients regain strength and reduce their risk for future heart problems,” said Linda Reetz, market president for community hospitals at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow. “Bringing this service directly to the Carson City community means greater convenience, improved community health and continuity of care for our patients close to home.”
Cardiac rehabilitation is an individualized program that helps patients improve activity tolerance, increase exercise capacity and reduce risk factors for heart disease. The program is covered by most insurance plans and requires a physician referral.
Patients are eligible if they have or have had an established diagnosis of coronary artery disease, stable angina, a myocardial infarction (heart attack), coronary artery bypass surgery, angioplasty and stent placement, or heart valve surgery.
The program includes two phases. Phase one begins during a patient’s hospital stay, focusing on education about heart disease, risk factors, and the recovery process. Phase two is an outpatient program after discharge, featuring EKG-monitored exercise sessions and educational classes to support heart-healthy living for patients and their families.
The Carson City location joins other University of Michigan Health-Sparrow cardiac rehab centers in Lansing, and Clinton, Eaton, and Ionia counties, as well as in Wyoming under UM Health-West.
To learn more about UM Health-Sparrow Carson’s cardiac rehab services, go to UofMHealthSparrow.org/
