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Cass Regional Medical Center's cardiac rehabilitation program was recently recognized as one of the top performers in the Kansas City region by Saint Luke's Health System.

Each year, Saint Luke's Health System tracks outpatient cardiac rehab referrals across Kansas City and surrounding areas, recognizing the top 20 programs. In 2024, Cass Regional received 36 referrals, with 30 patients attending at least one session—an impressive 83% referral rate. This outstanding achievement placed Cass Regional third highest in enrollment among the top 20 programs in Kansas City and the surrounding areas.

"It is an honor to serve these patients, many of whom return to our hospital for post-care following a major cardiac event," said Terry Johns, cardiac rehab manager. "Our team is committed to starting patients in cardiac rehab as quickly as possible, understanding the vital role it plays in healing and secondary prevention."

Exercise and education

Cass Regional offers a nationally certified, medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation program designed for individuals with coronary artery disease and those recovering from events such as a heart attack, heart surgery, stent placement, valve replacement, congestive heart failure, LVAD implantation or heart transplant. The program combines structured, progressive exercise with education on reducing cardiac risk factors to help patients return to active, productive lives.

Cardiac rehab recertified for excellence

Cass Regional Medical Center's Cardiac Rehabilitation department has once again earned Program Certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-reviewed accreditation process in the field of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and represents national recognition of a program's adherence to the highest standards and guidelines.

To maintain this accreditation, our cardiac rehab team completed a comprehensive application process, including detailed documentation of our clinical practices. Certification is valid for three years and signifies that our program continues to meet or exceed the highest standards in cardiac rehabilitation.
Cass Regional is extremely proud of the cardiac rehab team for this accomplishment and the dedication it represents.

Categories: Cardiac Rehab