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 Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial, 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

Questions? Concerns?
Call 231-924-1378 weekdays during regular business hours or e-mail Lisa Peterson at lpeterson@gmhs.org.

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.

We serve Newaygo, Muskegon, and Oceana counties, as well as these communities:

Bailey

Bitely

Casnovia

Croton-Hardy

Ferry

Fremont

Grant

Hesperia

Holton

Lilley-Merrill

Newaygo

Twin Lake

Walkerville

White Cloud


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