Only Outpatient Cardiac Rehab Program in Yonkers
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center recently joined with Yonkers officials for the grand opening of the hospital’s new physician-supervised outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at its Cardiovascular Center at 530 Yonkers Ave.
Saint Joseph’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program helps patients with heart disease and cardiac conditions recover faster and regain optimal productive lifestyles. Saint Joseph’s also offers a regular rehabilitation program for musculoskeletal and orthopedic cases.
The program provides an individualized and personalized treatment plan, including evaluation and instruction on physical activity, nutrition, stress management and other health-related areas. The Cardiovascular Center, which opened in 2014, has recently been expanded to add the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. It is the only outpatient cardiovascular rehabilitation program in the City of Yonkers.
The grand opening event coincides with February being American Heart Month.
“We are very proud to announce the opening of this important new program as part of our state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Center,” said Michael Spicer, president and CEO of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center. “This is yet another example of our continuing commitment to providing the highest quality and compassionate health care to the communities we serve.”
According to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Saint Joseph’s Medical Center offers the most comprehensive cardiac care in the community.
“The expansion of its Cardiovascular Center to include Yonkers’ first outpatient cardiac rehabilitation center demonstrates the center’s commitment to excellence and to the needs of its community,” he said. “Congratulations to the doctors, administration and staff, led by Michael Spicer, who continually strive for innovation and high-quality service.”
Saint Joseph’s Cardiovascular Center provides comprehensive services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Its board-certified cardiologists work together with patients to evaluate their needs and create a personalized treatment plan that is coordinated with other health care providers.
The center offers the following diagnostic imaging services on-site: echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, nuclear cardiology, stress testing and EKGs. All imaging procedures are performed by certified imaging technologists using the latest equipment. Nuclear imaging and nuclear stress tests are performed under the direction of board-certified cardiologists.
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center is one of a select group of hospitals in Westchester County providing “Cardiac CT,” a new and exciting non-invasive way to image the coronary arteries without the risk and inconvenience of a traditional cardiac catheterization.
There are many benefits to cardiac rehabilitation, including a longer life and less chances for another heart attack; the control of heart disease symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath; stopping or reversing damage to blood vessels in heart; lessening the physical and emotional effects of heart disease; improving stamina and strength; getting back to usual activities, including work, hobbies and regular exercise; and improving confidence and well-being.
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