Meridian knows that after a patient’s treatment, there’s still work to be done helping our patients to develop a healthy lifestyle that can make a lifelong difference and protect them from future health problems.

Cardiac rehabilitation is recognized as an essential factor in recovering from heart disease, and consists of medically supervised exercise, nutrition counseling and education programs that are intended to strengthen the heart. This is done at each hospital.

Acute rehabilitation is another level of care at Riverview Medical Center and Ocean Medical Center, offering stroke and cardiovascular patients a high level of inpatient and outpatient care. 

 

When rehabilitation can be done outside the hospital setting, Meridian offers skilled nursing and non-acute facilities to ensure that patients maximize their chances of returning to healthy, active lifestyles.

 

For those interested in additional support networks from peers, Meridian offers a range of groups including Mended Hearts at all three hospitals.  Groups meet to discuss the latest topics regarding cardiovascular disease as well as mutually supporting one another regarding their physical and emotional well-being. 

 

After a cardiovascular procedure, recovery may require additional types of follow up.  At times you may feel depressed.  Your physician can help, and has the support of Meridian Behavioral Health and its leading team of experienced professionals.  Meridian Behavioral Health is recognized as the premier service in the region, and is staffed by all levels of providers including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, registered nurses, advanced practice nurses with prescribing privileges, behavioral health technicians and adjunctive therapists.

 

Additional services are important for cardiovascular health and the millions of people suffering from sleep disorders. People who have sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during sleep, and these pauses can put strain on the heart and cause serious and long-term health issues.  Sleep Labs are provided at or next to each of our three hospital campuses.

 

Read our physician perspectives on Recovery within the Meridian CardioVascular Network