YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce

Service: Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Owen Sound - 10th St E

Record #: GBA2858
Last Modified: 26 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 14 Dec 2020

Description

Description (Service) A three-month exercise and counselling program for adults who have had a heart event in the past two years. The supervised program takes place at the YMCA and a home based program is available for those that are eligible.

Assessment is done by a Registered Nurse, and if necessary the program Medical Advisor.

Individual exercise guidelines are based on stress test results when available and monitored by the YMCA Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist.

Includes:
  • Program Orientation
  • Admission Assessment by Registered Nurse
  • Exercise Stress Test
  • Personalized Exercise Program - followed by exercise specialist
  • Dietitian - Heart Healthy Eating
  • Social Worker - Cardiac support group or personal counselling
Joint program of Grey Bruce Health Services and YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce.

For more details, check the website or call.

Service Details

Hours Tue and Thu 8 am-4 pm
Home program: as arranged with the Cardiac Rehabilitation team
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility Ages: 19 year(s) and up Adults who have had a heart concern within the last two years (for example heart attack, bypass surgery).

19 year(s) and up
Application Medical referral required. Physician or cardiologist first makes a referral to the program, individual will then be contacted by office for an appointment. Referral found on www.gbhs.on.ca
Languages English
Fees None ; covered by OHIP

Address and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address & Map
YMCA Health, Fitness and Aquatic Facility, 700 10th St E
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 0C6
 
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Intersection 10th St E and 7th Ave
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-376-4832
Fax 519-376-2063
Website https://www.gbhs.on.ca/cardiac-rehab
Primary Contact Crystal Kingshott, Department Secretary; Email: cardiacrehab@gbhs.on.ca
Mailing Address YMCA Health, Fitness and Aquatic Facility, 700 10th St E 
Owen Sound 
Canada N4K 0C6

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