“I knew when I was in kindergarten that I wanted to be a nurse because of the kindness and caring of my school nurse. Hospice has given me the opportunity to use my nursing skills and show kindness and compassion to those in need.”
Mary Lowenberg, Hospice Coordinator
Cardiac Rehab Phase II is a monitored exercise program with individual, yet structured teaching to help with your lifestyle. We want to help you regain a maximum level of physical, emotional, social and vocational well-being. Cardiac Rehabilitation personnel consists of a specially trained cardiac registered nurse, a dietitian and other services as needed.
An exercise program is set up on a three day week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) for at least four weeks. Times will be scheduled by a rehabilitation nurse with as much flexibility as possible. Spouses or other family members are encouraged to visit the sessions as often as they like.
To be eligible for the program, you must have a referral with a written exercise prescription from your physician.
Candidates for our rehabilitation program include those diagnosed with heart disease including patients with myocardial infarction (heart attack), coronary artery bypass surgery, PTCA (balloon procedures), stents and angina.
Cardiac Rehab is located on the first floor of Mahaska Hospital, 1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa. For more information please call (641) 672-3174.