Richmond Cardiac Rehabilitation Program - Healthy Heart Program

How to access

• Our classes

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  The program is divided into three parts:

  • Supervised Exercise Class - 2 morning sessions per week
  • Nutrition Class - 1 morning session per week
  • Life Skills Class - 1 morning session per week

  The life skills and nutrition classes are offered alternatively on the same mornings you attend the exercise classes.

• Check eligibility

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  This program is designed for people who have had:

  • A heart attack
  • An angiogram/angioplasty
  • Bypass surgery
  • Valve problems

  You will also benefit from this program if you have a high risk of developing heart problems.

• Get a referral

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  Your family doctor or cardiologist can refer you to the program.  Have your family doctor or cardiologist complete the PHC & VCH cardiology referral form.

  PHC & VCH cardiology referral form

  If possible, it is helpful for your doctor to include test results and reports.

  When your referral has been received you will be contacted by mail or phone to arrangement any necessary prerequisite appointments. Once we have your complete assessment, you will be scheduled for an intake interview with our nurse and physiotherapist and we will arrange a start date.