The cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program may help improve the health and quality of life for both cardiac and pulmonary patients, restoring them to their highest possible functional ability. Our newly designed space allows for supervised exercise programs with equipment for all levels and expert guidance along the way.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

If you have heart problems, cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) may help improve your health and quality of life.

What is cardiac rehab?

WHC's cardiac rehab is a personalized, supervised program following discharge from the hospital. The program helps participants understand their diagnosis and treatment, and to safely return to daily activities.

Cardiac rehab helps people with heart disease improve their health and quality of life. Its purpose is to improve cardiovascular health through:

• Education
• Emotional support
• Exercise
• Increased flexibility
• Muscle strengthening
• Reinforcement of healthy lifestyle changes

During the sessions, heart rhythm, heart rate and blood pressures are monitored. Any symptoms are recorded and managed.

Cardiac rehab is a safe and effective way to help you:

• Communicate with your provider
• Feel better faster and return to important activities
• Incorporate regular exercise into your day
• Increase overall strength and endurance
• Manage stress, blood pressure and other risk factors
• Reduce risks of future heart problems
• Set appropriate goals

Who is eligible or can benefit from cardiac rehab?

• Angioplasty (balloon catheter)
• Bypass or open heart surgery
• Congestive heart failure
• Heart attack
• Heart transplant
• Heart valve repair or replacement
• Stable chest pain (angina)
• Stent placement
• Supervised Exercise Training (SET) for peripheral artery disease (PAD)

Why should I consider WHC's cardiac rehab program?

WHC is close to where you work and live. Our program has received national certification through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The program meets the essential standards of care.

Cardiac rehab is effective:

"Individuals who attend 36 sessions have a 47% lower risk of death and a 31% lower risk of heart attack than those who attend only one session." 
Source: millionhearts.hhs.gov

Become a Patient

You must have a referral from your provider to participate. Medicare, Medicaid and most medical insurance carriers will cover provider-ordered cardiac rehab. Please verify with your insurance company that your test or treatment is a covered benefit.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Waverly Health Center offers a pulmonary rehab program for people with long-term lung conditions. Sessions are held on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. The length of the program varies, based on your doctor’s order. To join our pulmonary rehab program, talk with your doctor. They can give you a referral to our program.

What is pulmonary rehab?

Pulmonary rehab is a program for people with long-term lung conditions such as

• long-term bronchitis
• asthma
• emphysema
• pulmonary hypertension
• bronchiectasis
• interstitial lung disease

The program contains teaching, control of medicines, exercise, breathing retraining, diet counseling and emotional support.

How will pulmonary rehab help me?

The purpose of a pulmonary rehab program is to help people lead a full, satisfying life. It helps restore them to their highest possible functional ability.

What should I look for in a pulmonary rehab program?

Look for a program that is designed exactly for people with lung problems. The program should be run by health care providers who have experience in caring for people with long-term lung conditions. The classes should be tailored to your exact needs.

Become a Patient

Most insurance companies will pay some or most of the cost of the program. Please check with your insurance to find out what they will pay.

Contact Us
Phone: (319) 596-4614
Fax: (319) 483-4082
Manager: Levi Bridges, BAN, RN

Find Us
312 9th Street SW
Waverly, Iowa 50677

Please park in the green lot and use the green entrance.

Hours – Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Tuesday & Thursday
Available by phone or appointment

Hours – Cardiac Rehab
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.