Recover. Rebuild. Renew.
If you’ve recently experienced a heart attack, undergone open-heart surgery, or had an angioplasty, you’re likely wondering how to regain your strength, restore your confidence, and get back to life. At Ellenville Regional Hospital, our community-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is here to support you every step of the way.

We offer expert guidance, education, and individualized care to help you navigate the road to recovery—physically, emotionally, and practically. Our multidisciplinary team includes a cardiac rehab nurse, physical therapist, physician, clinical dietitian, and clinical pharmacist, all working together to help you reach your goals and reduce the risk of future heart problems.

Is Cardiac Rehab Right for Me?

Cardiac rehab is ideal for patients recovering from:

• Heart attack

• Coronary artery bypass surgery

• Angioplasty or stent placement

• Valve repair or replacement

• Stable heart failure or other qualifying heart conditions

Improving your cardiovascular health after a cardiac event is critical—but it must be done gradually and safely under expert supervision. Speak with your cardiologist or primary care provider about whether cardiac rehab is appropriate for you, and ask for a referral to ERH Cardiac Rehab.

What to Expect from the Program

Our 10 to 12-week program combines supervised exercise and comprehensive education to help you:

• Regain strength and stamina

• Lower your risk of future cardiac events

• Improve your quality of life

• Adopt sustainable, heart-healthy habits

You’ll attend three sessions per week, each lasting approximately one hour.

Education for You and Your Family

Knowledge is a powerful part of recovery. Our education sessions—open to both patients and family members—cover:

• How the heart works

• Risk factors and lifestyle management

• Heart-healthy nutrition

• Smoking cessation

• Medication management

• Stress reduction

• Resuming sexual and physical activity

We provide easy-to-follow written materials and resources to reinforce learning and encourage long-term heart health.

Professionally Supervised Exercise

Each session includes a warm-up, aerobic exercise using specialized equipment, and a cool-down. Our equipment includes:

• Landice treadmill

• SCIFIT Step One Recumbent Stepper

• Recumbent bicycles

• Water rower

• SCIFIT PRO 1000 UBE (Upper Body Exerciser)

• Recumbent elliptical

Your progress will be monitored closely, and we’ll provide guidance for safe exercise at home as well.

Hours of Operation

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Coordinated Care

If you require additional medical support—such as cholesterol management or smoking cessation treatment—we’ll coordinate care with your provider or refer you to trusted professionals within our network.

Insurance and Financial Assistance

Medicare and most major insurance plans cover cardiac rehabilitation services. If cost is a concern, you may be eligible for our financial assistance program. Our team will work with you to ensure access to the care you need.

Cardiac rehab is one of the most effective ways to recover your strength, prevent future heart issues, and embrace a healthier life.

To learn more or get started, call us at (845) 647-6400 ext. 292.

Download the Physician Referral Form here and bring the completed form to your first visit.

Additional Resources

• Cardiac Rehab Nutrition Packet

• Healthy Heart Eating in a Nutshell (Video)