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The Moncton Hospital launches Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Moncton, N.B. (April 20, 2009) - A new program aimed at educating and improving risk factors for cardiac patients was officially launched today by The Moncton Hospital. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, delivered by The Moncton Hospital's health care professionals, provides cardiac patients with assistance, guidance and motivation to establish a healthier lifestyle following a cardiac event. According to the Canadian Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Team (CCORT), the burden of cardiovascular disease in New Brunswick is higher than the Canadian average. Statistics for the Greater Moncton area are also higher than the national average. "This new program will help patients who have heart disease to enhance their health and quality of life through exercise, diet and education which can reduce their chances of experiencing another cardiac event", says Dr. Carolyn Baer, Medical Director for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. "Teaming up cardiac patients directly with our nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians and pharmacists instills a new confidence and behaviour in the patient that improves their recovery time." Baer adds. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program has been developed in partnership with the New Brunswick Department of Health, the Greater Moncton YMCA and the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation. "Establishing partnerships with key stakeholders like these allow us to improve and better deliver health-care proactively to the communities we serve, says," says Donald J. Peters, President and CEO of Regional Health Authority B. "The New Brunswick Department of Health was instrumental in providing funding for the equipment necessary to deliver the program as well as recurring funding for the multi-disciplinary teams, supplies and professional development. In addition, the YMCA's donation of their facilities and funding provided by the New Brunswick Heart & Stroke Foundation has made today's announcement possible," adds Peters. Minister of Health Michael Murphy said that the Department of Health is providing an initial investment of $126,000 for equipment, and then recurring funding totaling $203,000 for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. "This Program will enhance disease management and prevention services for the people of New Brunswick," said Murphy. "These enhanced preventative medicine services - in combination with the $3.2 Million this Government has already announced in the war on cardiac wait times - will improve accessibility for cardiac patients." The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is provided free over a 12 week period. It involves supervised exercise at the YMCA, or a supervised home exercise program. Classes are provided to give information about heart disease and how to improve risk factors associated with heart disease. Access to the program is available through a referral from your physician or cardiologist or a self-referral by calling 857-5722. Media Contact: Gisele Leger, Communications Specialist (506) 870-2915. |
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