Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs
Condition Specific Support and Social / Recreational
Provided by YMCA
Offers cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs to reduce risks in a safe environment to improve overall health and quality of life.
The Cardiac Rehabilitation program consists of graduated clinically supervised, individualized exercise programs (aerobic and strengthening), as well as education, delivered in a group setting in conjunction with the exercise sessions. The program is designed to help patients recover quickly, reduce the risk of another cardiac event, keep a present heart condition from worsening, and improve their overall health.
Program Intake:
- Please have your Family Physician or Cardiologist fill out the referral form as you will be required to have a referral before you begin participating in the program.
- Participants are required to have completed a Cardiac Stress Test within the last eight months prior to being accepted to the program.
Cardiac Program Includes:
- Intake Assessment
- Fitness Assessment upon Intake and Discharge
- Fitness Assessment upon Intake and Discharge
- Individualized, monitored, graduated exercise sessions
- Education sessions offered online and in-person to assist with the adoption of healthy behaviours
- Some education topics offered include; healthy eating, symptom management and monitoring and smoking cessation
- Optional graduated entry into the YMCA’s ongoing Phase III Pulmonary and Cardiac Maintenance Program
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program consists of graduated clinically supervised, individualized exercise programs (aerobic and strengthening), as well as education, delivered in a group setting in conjunction with the exercise sessions. The program is designed to help patients improve their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and reduce the risk of COPD exacerbations and hospitalizations. Participants are required to have had recent Spirometry (within the last 5 years) confirming COPD diagnosis.
Program Intake:
- Please have your Physician fill out the referral form, as you will be required to have a referral before you begin participating in the program.
- Participants are required to have had recent Spirometry (within the last five years) confirming COPD diagnosis or other lung diseases other than COPD.
The Pulmonary Program Includes:
- Intake Assessment
- Fitness Assessment upon Intake and Discharge
- Individualized, monitored, graduated exercise sessions
- Education Sessions offered online and in-person
- Optional graduated entry into the YMCA’s ongoing Phase III Pulmonary and Cardiac Maintenance Program
A referral from a physician is required to access these programs.
250-562-9341 ext. 2117
Website: https://nbc.ymca.ca/health-fitness-2...
Prince George Family YMCA - 2020 Massey Drive, PO Box 1808, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7
Schedule: Monday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Friday: 7:30 AM - 12:00PM.
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Service area: Prince George
Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
- Service provided in a group in-person
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