Cardiac Rehabilitation
530.538.0123 x116

According to 2001 American Heart Association statistics, an estimated 60,800,000 Americans have one or more types of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease claimed almost one million lives in 1998. This adds up to one of every 2.5 deaths in the United States. In comparison, cancer caused approximately one-half million deaths.

The good news is that innovative treatments and new medications are being developed all the time. And, many aspects of heart disease can be managed with careful attention to doctor-recommended therapies, diet, exercise, and stress reduction along with proactive treatment of associated medical conditions.

Our goal is prevention! Oroville Hospital's cardiac rehabilitation program is designed to help heart disease suffers achieve their highest level of function, live a healthy, active lifestyle while minimizing further heart-related illness.

Keys to Heart Health
Education	Learn about your heart problem. Understand causes and treatment options, and develop ways to manage your condition.
Exercise	Make an exercise plan. Establish a routine of regular physical activity that is tailored to your abilities, needs and interests.
Counseling	Get sound, professional advice. Understand how and why to change your lifestyle to lower the risk of further heart problems.
Behavior Change	Learn to avoid unhealthy behaviors such as smoking. Begin healthy behaviors such as eating a heart-healthy diet.

Join Cardiac Rehab Today
Ask your doctor for a referral or call the cardiac rehabilitation program office directly at 530.538.0123 extension 116. Your physician must write a prescription to enroll you in cardiac rehabilitation. If you wish, our Cardiac Nurse Educator will help you obtain a prescription.

Before you start, our Cardiac Nurse Educator will sit down with you to discuss your needs. Phase II cardiac rehab exercise classes are held at Oroville Sports Club, 2600 Oro Dam Blvd. Maintenance exercise classes designed to help you stay healthy after you complete our formal rehabilitation program convene at Municipal Auditorium in downtown Oroville. Program fees are covered by Medicare and by many private health insurance plans.