Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation
The Cardiovascular Prevention Program provides a comprehensive, advanced program, which supports people with known cardiovascular diseases, along with their physicians, in their attempts to prevent further disease.
This special program is designed to prepare patients and their families to make the appropriate life-style choices that can help optimize their physical, psychological, vocational and social health. By participating in the Cardiovascular Prevention Program, patients may receive:
ServicesA cardiovascular team comprehensively assesses each patient and develops an appropriate treatment plan consisting of education, physical activity, supervision and counseling.
Nutrition Healthy exercising Weight management Smoking cessation Management of stress |
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Our Facility
The Cardiovascular Prevention Program is located in Worcester Medical Center. The Center has
a comfortable climate controlled exercise area, which includes telemetry for cardiac monitoring,
treadmills, bikes, weights and other cardiovascular equipment. The Center also has a spacious
classroom for education and full shower facilities.
a comfortable climate controlled exercise area, which includes telemetry for cardiac monitoring,
treadmills, bikes, weights and other cardiovascular equipment. The Center also has a spacious
classroom for education and full shower facilities.
Enrolling in the Program
The program is designed to assist patients and their physicians in management of cardiovascular disease.
Patients wishing to enter the program should discuss their desire to improve their cardiovascular health
with their physician who can then make the appropriate referral. Patients who have had a heart attack,
angioplasty or similar procedure, or bypass surgery may benefit from the Center's resources and should
speak to their physician to learn more about the program.
Insurance coverage may be provided for some or all of the program.
Please call your provider or the Cardiovascular Prevention Program at
(508) 363-5177 for more information.
Patients wishing to enter the program should discuss their desire to improve their cardiovascular health
with their physician who can then make the appropriate referral. Patients who have had a heart attack,
angioplasty or similar procedure, or bypass surgery may benefit from the Center's resources and should
speak to their physician to learn more about the program.
Insurance coverage may be provided for some or all of the program.
Please call your provider or the Cardiovascular Prevention Program at
(508) 363-5177 for more information.
