Cardiac rehab helps heart patients recover quickly and improve physical, mental, and social functioning under medical supervision following a cardiac event. Orange City Area Health System is the third hospital in Iowa to offer Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) and the only hospital in the tri-state region to provide the program.
Pritikin is a 12-week program focusing on safe and effective exercise, heart-healthy nutrition, and a healthy mind-set. During the program, patients participate in individualized exercise under the supervision of the Cardiac Rehab team while also learning how to prepare heart-healthy meals, manage stress, set achievable goals, and make informed lifestyle choices.
Conveniently located near the primary entrance of our main campus, Cardiac Rehab offers patients easy access to the support and services they need during recovery.
OCAHS Medical Clinic
1000 Lincoln Circle SE
Orange City, IA 51041
Cardiac Rehab Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
To schedule an appointment, please consult with your physician or connect with with our Cardiac Rehab team.
Patients eligible for this program are those who have experienced heart attack within the last 12 months, bypass surgery, chest pain due to reduced blood flow, valve repair or replacement, angioplasty or stent procedure, heart or heart-lung transplant, or chronic heart failure.
Crucial to the recovery process, our team will work with you to develop a personalized exercise plan to get you started and help you track your progress in a controlled environment. Upon cardiac rehab graduation, you will leave with a long-term, sustainable exercise plan to continue building on your skills at home.
Through Nutrition Workshops taught by our registered dietitian, you will learn the Pritikin Eating Plan which is a realistic and sustainable approach to heart-healthy eating. This plan focuses on whole foods, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein, that are nutrient dense and naturally low in sodium.
Learning to recognize and reduce stress is important to heart health. Through the Healthy Mind-Set Workshops, you will learn simple and actionable techniques to implement into your daily life as you continue the recovery process.
Our newly renovated Cardiac Rehab space provides a modern, welcoming environment where patients can focus on recovery, build strength, and support their long-term heart health. Expansive windows fill the space with natural light, creating a comfortable and encouraging setting throughout each patient’s rehabilitation journey.
Cardiac Rehab RN
Cardiac Rehab RN
Cardiac Rehab RN
Registered Dietitian
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