Yakima Regional's Cardiac Rehabilitation program recently gained certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Yakima Regional’s program becomes the first in the area to become certified. Certification is based on several factors, including a proven record of positive outcomes and improvements achieved by participating patients as a whole. Programs must also show proof that all cardiac rehab staff members are being trained and tested yearly, which ensures staff members will remain up to date on the latest standards of care. In addition, programs are required to have equipment and personnel available in case of an emergency.

Registered dietitians, behavioral psychologists, cardiac nurses and master’s trained clinical exercise physiologists all work together to provide patients with information about how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle. Through nutrition counseling, exercise, and educational classes, patients are encouraged to adopt lifestyle changes that will reduce their risk of future cardiac events.

Yakima Regional also offers a Phase III exercise program, which is for anyone concerned with their heart health and is presented in conjunction with YAC Fitness. Phase III participants can improve their physical fitness, which often reduces cardiac risk factors, under the supervision of experienced exercise physiologists.

In addition to exercise programs, every month Yakima Regional offers several Cardiac Rehabilitation educational classes which are free and open to the public.


January Cardiac Class Schedule
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March Cardiac Class Schedule