Cardiopulmonary Rehab

An Individualized, Supervised Program for You

Cardiopulmonary Rehab is a supervised exercise program that helps people with heart, lung, and vascular diseases live healthier, more active lives. We provide a personalized treatment plan that combines structured exercise, education, nutritional counseling, stress management, and other lifestyle changes. We offer a friendly group environment where patients learn to cope with their condition and improve their quality of life.

A medical referral is required to participate in the program.

Request an appointment: Call (217) 466-4244

Cardiopulmonary Rehab Benefits

Cardiopulmonary rehab combines the benefits of cardiac and pulmonary rehab to help you heal and prevent future health problems. A structured program can help you achieve the following:

Improve overall well-being, reduce risk for other illnesses or hospital readmission
Control heart & lung disease symptoms (chest pain, shortness of breath)
Improve circulation
Stop or reverse damage to the lungs, blood vessels in the heart
Lessen physical & emotional effects of heart & lung disease
Improve stamina & strength
Improve confidence & energy
Develop friendships & support systems

Our Program

Our personalized program focuses on your total health and wellbeing through exercise, nutritional counseling, mental/social support, and lifestyle modifications. We offer the following:

Personal risk assessment for lung, heart & blood vessel disease
Exercise plan that works for you & your fitness level
Psychological/stress assessment & counseling
Cooking classes
Education & support to make healthy lifestyle changes, such as:
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Eating heart-healthy foods
- Avoiding tobacco & environmental risk factors
Opportunity to meet & share stories with other patients
Weight loss & improved overall health
Monitoring and better control of:
- Blood pressure
- Lipids/cholesterol
- Diabetes
Improved communication with your healthcare providers about your progress

Managing a chronic medical condition? Learn about Remote Patient Monitoring.

Support & Fitness

SilverSneakers

This group exercise program is for people age 65 and older. Classes are designed for all fitness levels and abilities and includes chair exercises, stretching/balancing movements, and strength training (resistance bands and handheld weights).

Requires a medical order from a primary care provider and an assessment from a rehab team member.

Date/Time: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7:30am and 9:30am; Tuesday & Thursday at 9:30am and 4:30pm.

Location: Horizon Health Rehabilitation Center

Cost: Free to seniors who have eligible Medicare or commercial insurance coverage

Call: 217-466-4318

Insurance Coverage

When it comes to deciding how to pay for cardiopulmonary rehab, our team will review your existing insurance coverage and determine your plan’s eligibility. Cardiopulmonary Rehab is generally covered by most insurance plans for a diagnosis of heart attack, heart failure, coronary bypass or valve surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and more.