| FITNESS FORUM
The Fitness Forum at Newton Medical Center, which is located in the Physicians' Pavilion on the basement level, offers a variety of programs relating to exercise, nutrition and disease prevention. The programs include: monitored cardiac rehabilitation, maintenance program, risk factor reduction program, and healthy senior exercise program.
The Fitness Forum is staffed with professional exercise physiologist and registered nurses with consult available from the hospitals registered dietician, physical therapist & cardiologist. We offer the caring support needed to build a healthy lifestyle... and a healthy heart.
Joining and Benefiting From Our Program
A physician's signed clearance to exercise is necessary on most individuals.
Monitored Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Clients who have experienced a heart attack within the last 12 months recipients of angioplasty, coronary artery bypass graph & heart valve surgery history of stable angina / chest pain
Insurance reimbursed for 12-36 exercise & education sessions
Maintenance Program
Clients with a history of heart surgery or heart disease greater than one year Clients who have completed the Monitored Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Self-pay on monthly basis at a cost of $45.00 - $65.00/mth
Risk Factor Reduction Program
Clients with risk factors for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking Self-pay on monthly basis at a cost of $45.00 - $65.00/mth |
