Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Bates County Memorial Hospital offers Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in the hospital’s Cardiac-Pulmonary Rehab Clinic.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

The BCMH Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is designed for individuals who have been discharged from a Phase I cardiac inpatient rehabilitation program. The outpatient program also offers Phase II exercise with continuous heart monitoring, along with cardiac health education and coaching. Most Phase II patients participate in 36 cardiac rehab sessions. The Cardiac Rehab team works with patients on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Cardiac rehab is a safe and effective way for patients with heart disease to:

  • Get stronger
  • Feel better faster
  • Return to former activities
  • Reduce the risk of future heart problems
  • Live a healthier and longer life

If you’ve recently had a cardiac event, ask your doctor about a referral to our program. Your doctor may refer you by calling 660-200-7128 or fax an order to 660-200-2393.

Follow-up Maintenance Program

We also offer Phase IV – maintenance exercise with basic vital sign monitoring. Our health maintenance program is for our graduates of the Phase II program and also for those interested in a gym membership. A physician’s referral may be required. There is a monthly charge and this service is not covered by insurance.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is a low-cost, high-value service. Our goal is to improve symptoms, function and quality of life, and to decrease disability that may occur with chronic lung disease.

Patients with chronic pulmonary diseases such as COPD or restrictive lung disorders benefit from the program, which combines education and exercise to meet the individual needs of each patient. Post COVID-19 patients who had persistent symptoms for four or more weeks may also qualify for a pulmonary rehabilitation program.

The pulmonary rehab program consists of meeting two times a week for approximately an hour. Sessions are based on the patient’s specific pulmonary needs and a qualifying diagnosis. After completing a custom program and progress has been made, patients may take advantage of the maintenance program to help maintain improvements achieved during Pulmonary Rehab.

Benefits of Pulmonary Rehab may include:
  • Less shortness of breath
  • Improved strength in daily activities
  • Improved quality of life
  • Better coping skills

Your primary care provider or specialist may refer you by calling 660-200-7128 or fax an order to 660-200-2393. Our Pulmonary Rehab team works with patients on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Patient Perspective

“I was ordered to do a Pulmonary Rehab session at Bates County Memorial Hospital to help with my lung function. The very first time I walked through the door I was greeted by the most caring and kindest staff that I had ever experienced anywhere. On each and every session that I participated in of my rehabilitation program, these girls were always so professional in their jobs going over and beyond the call of duty. They kept up with all the monitoring of all the individuals on their personal oxygen levels, heart rate, glucose levels, charting all necessary health progress and concerns along with providing much needed educational materials such as literature information and discussion, along with showing educational videos. They made getting healthier so much fun for every individual in this rehab program on a daily basis (all the laughter was FREE). They are just “the best of the best”!” –Deanna Rainey

Learn more about our specialists:

Cardiology Clinic
Pulmonary Clinic