Cardiac Rehabilitation & Wellness

Cardiac rehabilitation is a program designed to help your heart if you have had a heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty, or heart surgery. At Baystate Health, we will create a rehab plan for your needs, based on your medical history, abilities, and goals.

Certified Cardiovascular Rehab That's Close to Home

For more than 40 years, our program has helped people in Western Massachusetts recover from heart and vascular problems and return to their best health.

The Baystate Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Programs that receive AACVPR certification undergo a rigorous review process to ensure the program meets the highest standards for cardiovascular rehabilitation care.

Benefits of Rehab for Your Heart

Cardiac rehab promotes heart health through education, exercise, and changes to your lifestyle. We work closely with you to lower your risk for future heart or vascular problems.

Studies show that cardiac rehab can:

Improve your overall strength and stamina
Improve your ability to return to work, hobbies, and other activities
Lower the number of returns to the hospitals
Improve your quality of life
Restore your confidence and well-being
Help patients live longer

Baystate Cardiac Rehab Services

Baystate Health provides the following cardiovascular rehab services:

Cardiac rehabilitation phase 1 (inpatient)
Cardiac rehabilitation phase 2 (outpatient)
Cardiac rehabilitation phase 3 (outpatient)
One-on-one fitness evaluation and customized exercise program
Blood pressure screening
Nutritional counseling
Mindfulness-based stress reduction
Counseling
Counseling and support for quitting smoking
Educational lecture series
Cholesterol screening
Exercise training for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in our Springfield location

The Phases of Rehab

While your rehab program is customized for your needs, there are typically three phases of rehab:

Phase 1 of cardiac rehab takes place in the hospital immediately after your heart event or surgery. Your heart surgeon, specialists, and nurses make sure that you can get around on your own, you understand your medications, and you are prepared for the next steps in your treatment.
Phase 2 is typically done as an outpatient service. This means you can visit one of Baystate’s cardiac rehab locations. During this phase, you’ll focus on recovery and learn how to take care of yourself with proper nutrition, a safe exercise program, and stress reduction.

Most insurance providers cover phase 2 cardiac rehab for patients who have had: a heart attack, stable angina, bypass surgery, valve surgery, angioplasty or stent placement, CHF, or a heart transplant.
Phase 3 is also done in an outpatient setting. It includes a long-term plan for wellness and prevention. At Baystate, this program is available to people who are at higher risk for developing heart disease, have a heart problem that is not eligible for phase 2, or have some other condition that would benefit from exercising in a medically supervised setting.

Some of our patients choose to become members of our exercise facilities and continue exercising in our phase 3 rehab locations. Many insurance providers offer reimbursement for gym memberships, and Baystate’s phase 3 rehab program would be included in this benefit. Contact your insurance provider for details.

Locations

Baystate Health provides cardiac rehab in three locations: Springfield, Greenfield, and Westfield.

Springfield: Located off I-91 in the Tolosky Center at 3300 Main Street, our spacious facility in Springfield provides one of the most comprehensive cardiac rehab programs in New England. Our Springfield location offers a specialized exercise program for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) covered by most Medicare plans. Please call 413-794-7024 to learn more.

Greenfield: Conveniently located at Baystate Franklin Medical Center at 164 High Street, this program continues to grow as Baystate Health expands to meet the needs of our patients throughout the Pioneer Valley. Please call 413-773-0211 to learn more.

Westfield: Conveniently located at Baystate Noble Hospital at 115 West Silver Street, this program continues to grow as Baystate Health expands to meet the needs of our patients throughout the Pioneer Valley. Please call 413-571-0000 to learn more.

For Your Safety and Ours