OVERVIEW OF CARDIAC REHABILITATION PROGRAM OPTIONS
Cardiac rehabilitation programs are designed to assist you in achieving and maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle and to help you return to every day life. There are a number of program options available to residents living in the Ottawa-Carleton and surrounding regions. There is no cost for participation in these programs.
University of Ottawa Heart Institute Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
On-Site Supervised Program
Phone: 613-761-4572
1 to 3 month program
supervised on-site, twice-weekly exercise sessions (1 hour/session)
medical assessment by cardiac rehabilitation physician
nutrition workshops
referral to services such as:
- nutritional counseling
- stress management
- smoking cessation
- vocational counseling
- psychological counseling
- social work counseling
follow-up evaluation scheduled after three and twelve months
Case-Managed Home Program
Phone: 613-761-4572
flexibility for those unable to participate in hospital-based program
3month program
tailored program focused on your personal heart health goals
coronary risk factor assessment
total of 15 appointments, approximately 30 minutes each
3 appointments at Heart Institute, remainder by phone
individual home exercise program, no supervised exercise sessions
follow-up evaluation scheduled after three and twelve months
Brief Program
Phone: 613-761-4572
coronary risk factor assessment
nutrition education sessions
exercise evaluation and tailored home exercise program, no supervised exercise
sessions
total of four appointments at Heart Institute
follow-up evaluation scheduled after three and twelve months
FrancoForme (French Case-Managed Home Program)
*open to Franco-Ontarians only
Phone: 613-761-4572
3 month program offered in French
flexibility for those unable to participate in hospital-based program
tailored program focused on your personal heart health goals
coronary risk factor assessment
total of 15 appointments, approximately 30 minutes each
3 appointments at Heart Institute, remainder by phone
individual home exercise program, no supervised exercise sessions
follow-up evaluation scheduled after three and twelve months
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Community and Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
Heart Wise Exercise
Phone: 613-798-5555, ext. 18691
Email:
Exercise programs in the Ottawacommunity at public recreation facilities(*variable costs)
Heart Wise Exercise programs meet criteria set by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and community partners ensuring the programs are safe for people with heart disease
For locations visit the website or call the number noted above
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Community and Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
Montfort Hospital-University of Ottawa Heart Institute Partnership
Phone: 613-746-4621 ext. 4333 - Contact Micheline Marquis
bilingual service
1st appointment with the nurse at the Cardiovascular Clinic of
MontfortHospital
follow-up evaluation scheduled after 3 and 12 months at the
Cardiovascular Clinic of MontfortHospital
discuss options for the various programs related to prevention and
cardiac rehabilitation
tailored program focused on your personal heart health goals
provide teaching on cardiovascular health
Assessment of risk factors of coronary heart disease
Assessment and follow up by the nutritionist, psychologist, diabetic
nurse specialist, and physician as assessed to need
PembrokeRegionalHospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Phone: 613-732-2811 ext. 8091
3-6 month program, modeled after Heart Institute on-site program
supervised on-site, twice-weekly exercise sessions
education sessions
medical assessment
referral to a dietitian or social worker as needed
case-managed home program also available
Hawkesbury and DistrictGeneralHospital Supervised Program
Phone: 613-632-1111 ext. 177- Contact Nathalie Aupin
12 week program
supervised on-site, twice-weekly exercise sessions
education sessions
bilingual staff
Eastern Ontario Health Unit Case-Managed Home Program
Offered in English and in French
Available in Cornwall, Alexandria, Hawkesbury, Winchester, Rockland, and Casselman
Phone: 613-525-1112 ext. 226 – Contact Darlene Flaro
3 month program
tailored program focused on your personal heart health goals
coronary risk factor assessment
total of 15 appointments, approximately 30 minutes each
3 appointments in person, remainder by phone
individual home exercise program, no supervised exercise sessions
follow-up evaluation scheduled after three and twelve months
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