Cardiac Rehabilitation Progam Certified

Marion Health’s cardiac rehabilitation department has been awarded Program Certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

AACVPR is a national multidisciplinary association dedicated to the improvement of clinical practice, promotion of scientific inquiry, and advancement of education for the benefit of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation professionals and the patients they serve. AACVPR is the only organization which certifies cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

AACVPR Board of Directors issues the program certification, which is valid for three years. The certification is a symbol of meeting essential standards for quality patient care in cardiac rehabilitation.

Marion Health’s cardiac rehabilitation, which began in 1987, has an average of 300 patient visits a month.