Healthy Heart Program - Cardiac Rehabilitation - Richmond

Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health

The Healthy Heart Program is a rehabilitation program that consists of exercise and education for both primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease.
This community-based cardiac rehabilitation and prevention program aims to identify people with cardiovascular disease or those requiring risk factor modification. The program counsels participants on an evidence-based regimen of medical therapy and lifestyle optimization. Sessions run in January, April, and September. The program includes the following:
  • An 8-week series comprised of weekly 2-hour group sessions (1-hour of education, 1-hour of supervised exercise)
  • Education topics include intro to heart disease, risk factor modification, blood pressure management, stress management + mindfulness, dietary sodium, fats + fibre, into to diabetes, mindful eating, and medication review with a community pharmacist.


The clinic also sees patients who have undergone other cardiac surgical procedures i.e. valve repair/replacement, pacemaker insertion, post ablation procedures and those who have a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. Cardiac rehabilitation is considered best practice for the recovering cardiac patient. An interpreter is available upon request for initial appointment

This program is by referral only.

Cost for Program:
There is a fee of $317 to the patient for this program. If the patient's medical insurance policy has extended benefits coverage, the receipt of payment may be submitted to the insurer under 'physiotherapy' benefits. If this fee is a barrier to accessing this service, please call the program directly and ask to speak to a social worker to determine if a financial subsidy would be applicable.

604-204-2007

Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/location...

Garratt Wellness Centre 7504 Chelsea Place, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 1A2

The Healthy Heart Program is located in the Rotunda, near the South Entrance. The South Entrance is between Emergency and the parkade. Once through the double glass doors, turn right. Check in with the program assistant at reception. Clinic is open Monday to Thursday, 9:45 AM - 2:30 PM.

Wheelchair accessible.

Service is available in English.

Cost: Fees may apply

Referral options:

  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Service area: Richmond

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