Cardiac Rehabilitation:
Phase 2:
After hospitalization, patients enter into our cardiac
rehabilitation program (Phase 2) which is designed to safely
and swiftly return patients to an optimal level of health and
activity following a heart attack, heart surgery, or
angioplasty. Physicians and our specialized cardiac
rehabilitation nurses design and supervise an individual
exercise program for each participant. Entry into the
program is by physician referral only.
Phase 3:
Phase 3 Cardiac Rehabilitation is a maintenance for
graduates of Phase 2. Phase 3 is a low-level,
outpatient exercise program that provides the added assurance
of medical supervision and assistance for heart patients.
Participants will exercise at the HealthPark in Owensboro.
* C.A.R.E.:
"Cardiac Assessment Risk Evaluation" is designed for
people who have not yet shown any symptoms of heart disease.
The program defines a person's risk of developing heart
disease and introduces techniques for reducing risk factors
for coronary disease.
Wellness & Health
Management Programs:
The goal of our Wellness and Health Management programs is
to educate people for a heart-healthy life. We offer
a variety of services such as: |
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Healthy Back Classes
Fitness Assessment
Smoking Cessation Classes
Guided Exercise (HeartFit) |
Body Fat Analysis
Weight & Resistance Training
Stress Management |
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Health Fairs, Lectures,
Workshops:
At these programs, we provide educational information about the risk factors that
contribute to cardiovascular disease, non-modifiable and
modifiable. These "classes," offered throughout the
region, help educate the public and medical practitioners
about preventing the progression and reducing the risks of
cardiovascular disease. |
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 Dr. Chris Havelda, an interventional cardiologist at
GREEN
RIVER
HEART
INSTITUTE
said, "Cardiovascular disease is a
serious topic. However, we want to highlight the
fact that living heart-healthy can be fun and enjoyable.
We will continue to attend health fairs, present lectures
and seminars, and provide wellness programs for
corporations and the community to help educate people in
our region about preventing cardiovascular disease.
We hope to reach people who are interested in maintaining
and improving their health." |
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Wellness Exercise
(HeartFit):
Open to the public. The program includes participants of
Phase 3, an exercise maintenance program for graduates of
cardiac rehabilitation. Also people who have not yet
developed symptoms of heart disease, but who may have at lease
one risk factor associated with cardiovascular disease such as
hypertension, family history, obesity, diabetes or other
factors which should be considered during exercise, may join
the program. Participants exercise at the HealthPark in
Owensboro. Call
GREEN
RIVER
HEART
INSTITUTE cardiac
rehab department (270) 688-0808 for cost of the program and
entry requirements.
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Cooper Clayton Method
to Stop Smoking:
With the help of the proven
Cooper Clayton Method to Stop Smoking, you’ll soon
come to realize how YOU can successfully quit smoking
for GOOD – for the GOOD of your health, for the GOOD of
your family and the GOOD of your future. The local
Cooper Clayton smoking cessation support group averages
a phenomenal success rate of over 40%, the highest in
the nation. This FREE program was developed by Thomas
Cooper, D.D.S. and Richard Clayton, Ph.D., and is
offered through a partnership between Owensboro Medical
Health System, Green River District Health Department,
GREEN
RIVER
HEART
INSTITUTE,
and Kentucky Cancer Program. The 12-week program focuses
on why smoking becomes a habit and teaches you simple,
proven ways to quit. Through the support provided by a
weekly educational session and group meetings, you are
encouraged through others’ successes. The
Cooper Clayton Method to Stop Smoking encourages the
use of nicotine gum or patches.
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Tours:
Educational tours of the facility are available for teachers
and also students grade nine and above.
All services under
Heart-Healthy Knowledge are available to the public without a
physician's referral unless stated otherwise. For
additional information about these services or to make an
appointment, please call our office at (270) 688-0808.
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These services are provided on an individual or corporate
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