Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

If you have experienced a heart event or have a pulmonary condition, our cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program (cardiopulmonary rehab) at our Clinton, Osceola and Warsaw locations is here to support your recovery. Our structured, friendly approach will help you regain strength, improve your heart and lung function and, most importantly, build a healthier future.

Our cardiopulmonary rehab program helps adult patients 18+ improve fitness and function following a cardiac event or pulmonary diagnosis with a comprehensive recovery program designed to help you:

• Improve your nutrition with guidance from a registered dietitian
• Manage medications and lifestyle changes with expert support
• Strengthen your heart and lungs through monitored exercise

You may quality for cardiopulmonary rehab if you have not previously participated in a rehab for your diagnosis, or have experienced any of the following conditions:

• Angioplasty or coronary stent
• COPD with a qualifying pulmonary function test
• Coronary artery bypass surgery
• Current stable angina (chest pain)
• Heart attack in the last 12 months
• Heart or heart-lung transplant
• Heart valve repair or replacement
• Stable heart failure with qualifying ejection fraction
• Symptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Typically, our patients attend rehab three days a week for about 12 weeks. Our expertly trained team — including cardiologists, nurses, exercise specialists, dietitians and mental health professionals — will personally supervise your rehabilitation program, help determine activities appropriate for your condition and provide encouragement, education and motivation to help you meet your goals.

We treat our patients like family — because to us, they are. From the moment you start your program, you’ll feel the difference in our one-on-one care.

• Unmatched Personal Attention: Many patients choose GVMH for their rehab care due to our friendly staff, personalized attention and welcoming facilities.
• A Caring Team That Goes Above and Beyond: Our nurses and rehab team help our patients schedule appointments, coordinate transportation and navigate insurance and copays — all in addition to providing expert care.
• Support Beyond Recovery: Many of our patients become our friends, keeping in touch after their rehabilitation care has ended, seeking the expertise and support of their providers in maintaining their healthy lifestyle.
• Higher Success Rates: While the national completion rate for a cardiopulmonary program is around 40%, ours is closer to 70%, thanks to the success of our personalized approach and financial assistance options.

From immediate treatment following a cardiac event to long-term maintenance and healthy habits, each phase of our cardiopulmonary rehab care is designed to address different aspects of your recovery.

• Phase I: Begins while the patient is in the hospital following a procedure.
• Phase II: This structured exercise and education program is often prescribed upon discharge or by a primary care provider. Most patients complete 36 visits, attending three days a week for 45-minute sessions. (In most cases, this is a reimbursable service under Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance companies with a qualifying diagnosis).

• Phase III: A self-pay program designed for graduates of Phase II and individuals at risk for heart disease. Similar to a gym membership, this phase helps patients maintain a healthier lifestyle through self-structured exercise sessions.

We understand that cost and transportation can pose challenges for many of our patients. Our team is here to help you navigate insurance coverage and explore financial aid options, so you can receive the care you need without compromising other aspects of your health or lifestyle.  

To help you navigate your healthcare, our Social Services team is available to assist with a variety of hospital and community resources.

We are proudly certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR ) — a certification we renew every three years to ensure we meet the highest standards of care.

A cardiac event or lung diagnosis can be a major wake-up call — but you do not have to face it alone. Our team is here to help you regain strength, build confidence and get back to doing the things you love.