L+M Westerly Hospital - Cardiac Risk Factor Reduction Program

The hospitalâ€™s Cardiac Rehabilitation Department, in partnership with the Ocean Community YMCA in Westerly, offers a six-week Cardiac Risk Factor Reduction Program that includes a six-week membership at the Y, a heart rate monitor, three medically monitored telemetry sessions, an individualized exercise prescription created by exercise physiologists and personal trainers, and multiple educational lectures on Risk Factor Reduction and Heart Healthy Eating.

What is it?

The hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Department, in partnership with the Ocean Community YMCA in Westerly, offers a six-week Cardiac Risk Factor Reduction Program that includes a six-week membership at the Y, a heart rate monitor, three medically monitored telemetry sessions, an individualized exercise prescription created by exercise physiologists and personal trainers, and multiple educational lectures on Risk Factor Reduction and Heart Healthy Eating.

Who is it for?

Adults of all ages and fitness levels who have at least one of the following risk factors: high blood pressure, diabetes, overweight/obesity, stress, family history of heart disease, sedentary lifestyle and smoking.

Why do they do it?

The goal is that individuals will build upon their increased physical activity through association with the YMCA and reduce their cardiac risk.

Impact

Benefits may include reduced cholesterol and blood pressure, improved control of blood cholesterol, improved quality of sleep, weight loss, increased cardiovascular endurance, increased flexibility and increased muscular strength.

Contact: Bruce Cummings
President & Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 860-442-0711, ext. 2221
Email: bcummings@lmhosp.org

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