KCHC offers Phase 2 and Phase 3 Cardiac Rehabilitation
If you have had a recent Heart Attack or a procedure on your heart, you may qualify for Keokuk County Hospital and Clinic’s Cardiac Rehab program. Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab is a telemetry monitored exercise program, initiated soon after returning home from being hospitalized for a heart event or procedure. The goals of the program are to improve your cardiac conditioning and to work on making lifestyle changes to prevent future heart events. During cardiac rehab, your individual treatment plan will help you progress as tolerated, improve your cardiac conditioning, improve your quality of life and will encourage you to continue some type of exercise program after discharge. Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab is typically covered by most insurance plans. Once discharged from Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab, you will be offered the opportunity to return to Phase 3 Cardiac Rehab Maintenance Program.
Phase 3 Cardiac Rehab is a maintenance program in which you come to KCHC and utilize our exercise equipment while being supervised by the Cardiac Rehab Nurse. We will work on maintaining or improving your physical and cardiac fitness. Phase 3 Cardiac Rehab is not covered by insurance. The cost is $5.50 per session and you will receive a bill at the end of each month.
During participation in either Cardiac Rehab program, you will be closely monitored by the Cardiac Rehab Nurse. Your weight, vital signs and blood sugars will be monitored and if any concerns are noted during your exercise sessions, communication will be made with your Cardiologist or Primary Care Provider. During your exercise sessions, trained personnel and emergency equipment/services are readily available to deal with and minimize the dangers of untoward events should they occur.
If you would like more information or to know whether you meet criteria regarding Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Keokuk County Hospital and Clinics please contact Heather McKelvey, Cardiac-Pulmonary Rehab Nurse, at (641) 622-1145.
KCHC offers Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program of exercise, education, and psychosocial support for persons with chronic lung disease and their families. A pulmonary rehabilitation program assists people in learning to control the symptoms of lung disease, while working to achieve and maintain their maximal level of independence and functioning in the community, thereby improving their quality of life.
The goals of pulmonary rehabilitation include:
- Reduction of emergency room visits and length of hospitalizations related to lung disease.
- Reduction of respiratory symptoms, such as shortness of breath.
- Reduction of anxiety and depression.
- Increased knowledge about pulmonary disease and its management.
- Increased exercise tolerance and performance.
- Enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.
- Increased survival in some patients.
- Return to work for some patients.
Talk with your provider to see if you may qualify for the program. A referral from your provider is required.