We provide:
- Individualized exercise program and risk factor assessment
- Group exercise classes
- Group and individualized education
- Communication with your doctor/nurse practitioner
- Mentorship for students and community partners
- Keynote Speakers and displays for community groups
Our team, comprised of a physiotherapist, rehab assistant, and cardiovascular nurse, will work with you and your doctor/nurse practitioner to ensure you get the best possible care for managing your heart disease.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can participate?
- Adults with Heart Disease ( heart attack, angina, heart surgery, stents, heart transplant)
- Adults at high risk for Heart Disease (diabetes) with high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol and/or smoking
How long is the program?
The exercise program runs 12 weeks (two times per week for 60 minutes).
What education classes are offered?
All clients have access to the healthfirst Learning Opportunities (click here to return to the main Healthfirst page for Learning Opportunities).
What should I bring to my appointment?
- Red Hospital Card
- Reading glasses, hearing aid if needed
- ALL medications in their original bottles, prescribed and over-the-counter, including herbals and vitamins
- Prior to the appointment, we request that clients do not drink any caffeine 4 hours prior or any alcohol 48 hours prior to appointment.
- Friend or family to accompany you
How do I register?
Your family doctor/nurse practitioner or cardiologist/internist must refer you to the program. The cost of the program is $100 (for materials). Click here to download a healthfirst referral form.
Where is it located?
The cardiac rehabilitation program is located at Ross Memorial Hospital on the first floor entering off of Kent Street. 
Where can I get more information on heart disease and cardiac rehabilitation?
- Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada: http://www.hsf.ca/
- Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation: http://www.cacr.ca/
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Network of Ontario: http://www.crno.ca/
- Kavanagh, Terence MD. Take Heart, Toronto : Key Porter Books 2004
Phone: (705) 328-6091
Fax: (705) 328-6202