Cardiac Rehabilitation

A heart problem can be frightening. We usually see ourselves as independent decision makers in control of our lives and bodies, but a heart attack, heart disease or bypass surgery can be a most negative experience in our lives. Especially when we are told by doctors and nurses that our lifestyle has placed us in jeopardy.

We may be told to:

• Stop smoking
• Stop eating fast food, snacks, and red meat
• Start exercising

At The Cardiac Rehab Center of Gerber Memorial Health Services, we can help you learn to take positive steps toward a healthier lifestyle through:

• Nutrition counseling
• Monitored exercise
• Education
• Stress management
• Smoking cessation

Learning to Change

It is part of human nature to resist change to our routine. So, it is important you turn these negatives into something positive. Since heart disease may be chronic, it is important for you to understand why change is necessary, beneficial, and possible. Changing eating habits, exercising, and adopting a healthier lifestyle become the most important parts of your daily life.

It is vital that change occurs, because it makes all the difference. These changes are important for your family members, too. As family, you eat similar foods, smoke together, and suffer from much of the same stress. It is best to look at your physician's recommended medical plan and lifestyle changes as an investment - truly the first step of the rest of your life. You, and only you, will make the choice to change. When you accept this change as a positive step, you will feel better and live better.

We're Close to Home

The Cardiac Rehab Center is located inside Gerber Memorial Hospital, just minutes from most areas of Newaygo County.

Our convenient location makes it easier for you to maintain your exercise program under the watchful eye of the Cardiac Rehab Center staff. You will also save the time and expense of longer drives to Muskegon or Grand Rapids. You and your family will appreciate the added convenience and peace of mind, knowing you are receiving thoughtful, expert care close to your home.

Questions? Concerns? Call 231-924-1378 weekdays during regular business hours or e-mail us at lbuchanan@gmhs.org. We serve Newaygo, Muskegon, and Oceana counties, as well as these communities:

Bailey	Hesperia
Bitely	Holton
Casnovia	Lilley-Merrill
Croton-Hardy	Newaygo
Ferry	Twin Lake
Fremont	Walkerville
Grant	White Cloud