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Class / Program
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Description of Program
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Dates and Times
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Cost
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Heart Healthy Diets
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Education on low fat, low cholesterol and low sodium diets. To discuss dietary changes recommended by your doctor.
Presented by a registered dietitian.
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Mondays:
9 a.m., 1 p.m.
Wednesdays:
10 a.m.
Classes last 1 hour.
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One class free of charge for current Phase II Cardiac and Pulmonary patients.
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Healthy Eating
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Discusses restaurant eating, grocery shopping and meal planning.
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Fourth Tuesday of every month
4 to 5 p.m.
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$20 per person. Free of charge for current Mercy H.E.A.R.T. Center clients.
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Bariatric Surgical Weight Management Program
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For patients who have had gastric bypass surgery. Clients will receive dietary and exercise instruction from a dietitian and exercise physiologist.Use of gym facilities is included.
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Call for details. Patients can begin before or after surgery, per physician recommendations. Variable days and times.
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Call for cost.
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Center for Weight Management: Medical Weight Management Program
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A 26-week program with use of gym facilities and including assessments by
an exercise physiologist, dietitian and nurse practitioner.
Weekly educational sessions held. Continuing follow up appointments by nurse practitioner weekly.
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Call to enroll.
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Call for cost.
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Weight Loss Counseling
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Education on dieting and weight loss.
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Call to arrange an appointment.
Offered on an individual basis, up to 1 hour sessions.
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$20 per 15 minutes.
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Mercy on the Move: Non-Medical Weight Management Program
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A 12-week program focused on health promotion and weight management through nutritional counseling, a personalized physical activity program and education to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. Use of exercise equipment included.
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New classes to be offered soon.
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$25 per week. $20 for MHP employees.
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Diabetic Education Class
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Education on diabetes management, medications, diet and exercise. Presented by a Certified Diabetic Educator.
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First Tuesday of every month.
2 to 4 p.m.
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$42.
MHP employees eligible for discount.
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Pulmonary Education
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Classes tailored to the needs of those with lung disease. Various topics covered.
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First and Third Wednesday of every month.
10 a.m., 2 p.m.,
5 p.m.
Lasts 1 hour.
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Included for Pulmonary Rehab Patients.
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Cardiac Education
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Offered during hospitalization and during Cardiac Rehab Classes on an individual basis. Risk factor modification discussed in order to maximize cardiac health.
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Will vary on individual basis at time of hospitalization.
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Included for Cardiac Rehab Patients.
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Lipid Profiles and Glucose Screenings
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A blood draw to obtain Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides and Glucose values. Open to community. Results sent to your home in about 1 week.
12 hour fast required prior to testing.
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Second Tuesday of every month.
Walk-ins from
7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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$15 for a Lipid Profile.
$6 for a Glucose Test.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation, Phase I
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Begins in the hospital after the patient has experienced heart problems. Provides exercise, counseling and education critical for improving cardiovascular health and quickening your recovery.
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A Phase I Therapist will meet you in the hospital.
A referral is made for this appointment by your surgeon or cardiologist.
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Generally covered by insurance.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation, Phase II
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Begins in the weeks after your heart illness. It is a monitored exercise program to help strengthen your heart and body, and quicken your recovery. Patients work with a therapist who counsels them on risk factor and lifestyle changes to improve your heart health.
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Initial assessment made by appointment. Referral is necessary from your physician, cardiologist, or surgeon.
1 hour rehab classes held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
7, 8, 9 and 11 a.m.
2 and 3 p.m.
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Covered by most insurance companies. Amount of coverage will differ.
Call your insurance company to inquire about your benefits before beginning.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation, Phase III
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A medically supervised exercise program in which individuals learn to self-manage their overall cardiovascular health.
Designed for people with known heart disease, known risk factors fro heart disease, or for those simply wishing to improve their fitness.
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Initial assessment made by appointment. Referral necessary from your doctor. 1 hour rehab classes at
7, 8, 9,10 and 11 a.m.
2, 4 and 5:15 p.m.
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$5.50 for each 1 hour class. Generally not covered by insurance. Call your insurance company to verify.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation, Phase IV
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Designed for patients who have shown medical stability and wish to move on to a more independent exercise program. Certain eligibility requirements must be met. Exercise is done independently with self-monitoring and recording of your own progress.
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Any time during normal business hours,
Monday to Friday.
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$45 per month.
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Phase I
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Begins in the hospital after the patient has experienced lung or breathing problems. Provides exercise, counseling and education critical for maintaining and improving pulmonary functioning.
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A Phase I Therapist will meet with you in the hospital. Referral is necessary for this appointment by your physician.
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Generally covered by insurance.
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Phase II
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Begins in the weeks after your pulmonary illness. Consists of a monitored exercise program, respiratory care instruction, smoking cessation, nutritional counseling, psychosocial support, oxygen therapy and education.
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Initial assessment by appointment and scheduled by your physician or Phase I Therapist.
1 hour Pulmonary Rehab classes at
7, 8, 9 and 10 a.m.
1, 3, 4 and 5 p.m.
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Coverage by most insurance companies. Amount of coverage will differ.
Call your insurance to verify.
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Phase III
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A medically monitored exercise and risk factor modification program similar to Pulmonary Phase II, but geared toward those with existing disease processes.
No new diagnosis.
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An initial assessment must be scheduled if you have not attended Phase II Pulmonary Rehab.
1 hour classes at
7, 8, 9 and 10 a.m.
1, 3, 4 and 5 p.m.
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$5.50 per 1-hour session. Generally not covered by insurance. Call your insurance company to verify.
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Congestive Heart Failure Support Group
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Discussions of various heart-related topics. Group support aids in helping those living with CHF to cope with the illness.
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Third Wednesday of
every month.
3:30 p.m.
Call for details.
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No cost for patients of CHF Clinic.
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Heart Failure Clinic
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A clinic offered to those with Congestive Heart Failure and prescribed by your physician. Health care team works with the patient to manage symptoms through managing medications, risk factor modification, and providing education and support.
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Appointments made each week for 8 to 12 weeks.
Need physician referral.
Call for details.
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Generally covered by insurance.
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Coumadin Management
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For those with medical diagnoses which warrant a patient to begin coumadin therapy. Managed by a nurse practitioner.
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Blood draws done routinely to keep you in a therapeutic range.
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Generally covered by insurance.
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