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Heart
Strides Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
 Heart
disease is America’s #1 killer among men and women.
In fact, 50 percent of the U.S. population will develop heart
and cardiovascular disease. Pulmonary disease, just behind
cardiac conditions in seriousness, is on the rise and can
have severe debilitating effects on those who suffer from
it. The need for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation treatment
is essential to improve a patient’s quality of life
and to help prevent future heart or lung recurrences.
Since 1985, The High Point Regional Health System Heart Strides
program has been helping patients with cardiac disease. In
1998, a pulmonary component was added to support patients
with lung disorders, and the program became Heart Strides
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Today the program
helps more than 300 patients per year in High Point, greensboro
and, Winston-Salem
Industry statistics show significant reduction (20-50%) in
recurrences and healthcare costs for patients completing cardiac
or pulmonary rehab versus those without rehabilitation. Eighty-five
percent of Heart Strides participants complete the program,
and 40 percent continue into the maintenance phase of the
program.
Read more about the Heart Strides program
components, expected outcomes and staff.
Learn about our scholarship
programs to assist patients with the
cost of the Heart Strides program, which include the:
• Bud Kivett Memorial Golf Tournament
—event features and sponsorship opportunities.
• Warren Rives 5K Run, Walk and Fun Run
—event features and sponsorship opportunities.
For event information, call (336)
878-6293. For more information
about Heart Strides, call The High Point Regional Health System
Contact Center at 878-6888.
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