NMMC-Iuka Adds Cardiac, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services

Respiratory therapists (from left) Stephanie Carr and Kerri Mitchell staff NMMC-Iuka’s new Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and PAD Therapy programs.

IUKA, Mississippi—Area residents with heart disease and chronic breathing problems can now take advantage of new cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs offered at North Mississippi Medical Center-Iuka.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac rehabilitation helps people improve their cardiovascular health after a heart event or procedure. The program also benefits individuals who are at high risk for heart disease.

Services include supervised exercise, an individualized treatment plan and encouragement for healthy lifestyle changes. The program may involve EKG monitoring and starts around two to four weeks after hospital discharge.

Most people participate in hour-long exercise sessions two to three days a week for eight to 12 weeks. Sessions are offered each Monday-Friday at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon.

During each session, staff monitors heart rhythm, heart rate, blood pressure and rate of perceived exertion.

Eligible participants include those who have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, heart transplant, angioplasty (stenting) or percutaneous transluminal intervention (PTCA), stable angina (chest pain), stable heart failure with low ejection fraction or other heart issues.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation helps people who have chronic breathing problems feel better and manage their lung disease. Participants become stronger by increasing their level of fitness so that they can become more active and do the things they enjoy.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation helps improve quality of life for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, lung transplant, pulmonary fibrosis and other conditions.

PAD Therapy

NMMC-Iuka now offers supervised exercise therapy for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a common condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the legs and arms. Supervised exercise therapy alternates activity and rest to build up the amount of time a person can walk without pain.

Learn More

All programs require a referral from a health care provider. Insurance coverage for these programs varies by policy. For more information, call (662) 423-4081.