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Programs & Services

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Offers education and support for a healthier, more active lifestyle to reduce the risk of future heart problems.

Offers teaching about heart disease and exercise, which includes these topics:

  • heart-smart nutrition
  • risk factors
  • exercise and leisure time
  • managing stress
  • heart disease and your feelings
  • conserving energy
  • understanding your medicine

There are resources to help you quit smoking if needed. You can bring someone with you to the sessions if you want to. The programs will help you adjust to having a heart problem, learn about exercise routines, plan meals, and learn about medicine.

Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, and blood work.

Contact Details

Edson Healthcare Centre

Address
3837 6 Avenue
Edson, Alberta
T7E 0C5
Telephone
780-725-6144
Fax
780-725-6394
Hours of Operation
Note
Service hours not available.
Access
Service Providers May Include
cardiac rehabilitation nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacists, physical therapists (PTs), recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers
Eligibility

Open to people who have experienced a heart event (heart attack, stent, bypass surgery, heart valve surgery) in the last 6 months or have been diagnosed with heart failure.

Referral Needed

Physician referral is required. Contact family doctor or specialist to attend.

Service Access

CHealthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Call your local Community Health Services to speak to the Cardiac Nurse.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations