Cardiovascular Department At Phelps Memorial Hospital Receives Certification For Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

The Cardiovascular Department of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center has received certification for its cardiac rehabilitation program from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). AACVPR-certified programs are recognized as leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation because they offer the most advanced practices available. Certification is valid for three years.

Cardiovascular rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiac problems improve their cardiovascular health and their quality of life. The programs include medically supervised exercise, education, counseling and support for patients and their families. Achievement of this certification requires extensive documentation of the program practices. It is the only peer-reviewed accreditation process designed to assure adherence to rigorous standards and guidelines developed by AACVPR and other professional societies.

This is the fourth program certification achieved by the Phelps Cardiovascular Department in the past year. The other three were for vascular programs.