Cardiac Rehabilitation

The cardiac rehabilitation program at Fleming County Hospital is designed to support your individual journey to a healthier heart. If you're worried about your risk for heart disease, or you are recovering from a heart event, our staff is ready to support you. We offer a welcoming, supportive environment and an individualized approach to nutrition and exercise tailored to your lifestyle.

Treatment can begin in the hospital following a heart event, or after discharge. Talk to your provider about joining our cardiac rehabilitation program. Most insurance plans partially or fully cover the cost of this service.

You may qualify for cardiac rehabilitation if you have experienced any of the following:

• • • A heart attack (also known as a “myocardial infarction”) in the past 12 months
    • Coronary Bypass Surgery
    • Valve replacement or repair
    • Angioplasty or “stent” placement
    • Heart transplant
    • Stable chest pain (also known as stable angina)
    • Congestive heart failure

Cardiac rehabilitation services include:

• • • Fitness program to strengthen heart health
    • Nutrition counseling
    • Psychological counseling
    • Weight management
    • Stress management
    • Smoking cessation
    • Diabetes education
    • Support groups

Pulmonary Rehab

Pulmonary rehab is a program of education and exercise classes that teach you about your lungs and your disease, and how to exercise and be more active with less shortness of breath. It offers substantial benefits in improving lung function, reducing symptoms and improving quality of life for persons with chronic lung disease. 

Give us a call so we can help you get started today! For more information, call 606-849-5184.