Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Ascension Medical Group - Ninth Avenue

Experienced care teams at Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Ascension Medical Group - Ninth Avenue in Oshkosh, Wisconsin specialize in cardiac and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation care following heart attack, diagnosis of heart failure, and heart surgery. Our nurses and exercise specialists work with you to help strengthen your heart and lungs and manage your symptoms and recovery. Your care team starts by listening to understand you. Then, we work with you and your doctor to create a cardiac rehabilitation plan that’s right for you. Ongoing, your cardiac rehab is personalized for your specific needs. When you choose Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Ascension Medical Group - Ninth Avenue, you are connected to a supportive care team, including doctors, nurses, exercise physiologists, and dietitians. The team monitors your heart and lifestyle changes to help support your goals. Your care plan may include home exercise programs and nutrition guidelines to help lower your cholesterol, blood pressure and improve your physical health. We also care for your emotional health and provide support to you, your caregivers and family members.  Cardiac rehab may be recommended for patients who recently had heart surgery or who have been diagnosed with certain conditions such as: 

A doctor's referral is required to participate in the program. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about whether this program is right for you. 

At Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Ascension Medical Group - Ninth Avenue, your doctors, specialists and care team work with you and for you. All your caregivers are communicating and collaborating as a team to create a rehabilitation care plan to help you:

Your care doesn’t end after completing your cardiac rehabilitation program. We can also connect you with community fitness and wellness programs. 

Contact your insurance company if you have questions about your coverage. Medicare Part B and other private health insurance plans may cover cardiac rehabilitation.  If you are experiencing chest pain, especially in combination with jaw or arm pain, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting or difficulty breathing, you might be having a heart attack. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.