Cardiac Rehab

Hearts for Hearts 5K Run/Walk This Saturday!

August 29, 2017 by PVMC Leave a Comment

There are still a few days left to get Early Bird pricing on registration for the annual Hearts 4 Hearts 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 2. Check-in starts at 8 a.m., the race starts at 9 a.m. at Adams County Regional Park – 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton. PVMC’s mission is to promote wellness in the community, and this race helps raise money to support our Cardiac Rehabilitation Wellness program. This year we have set a fundraising goal of $1000. Anyone who is entered into the race is automatically eligible to win a 60 minute massage from Massage Therapy services.

Participating in the 5k will earn you 2 points towards your HealthWISE account for a healthy lifestyle behavior!

To register as a race participant, click here. Participants receive a T-shirt, water and snacks. All ages are welcome.

Check In: 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.

Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

Early Bird Registration:

$27 for adults

$17 for youth (15 or younger)

Race Day Registration:

$35 for adults

$20 for youth (15 or younger)

Join us for the Hearts for Hearts 5K

August 23, 2017 by PVMC Leave a Comment

This year, the annual Hearts 4 Hearts 5K Run/Walk will be on Saturday, September 2 at 9 a.m. at Adams County Regional Park – 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton. PVMC’s mission is to promote wellness in the community, and this race helps raise money to support our Cardiac Rehabilitation Wellness program. This year we have set a fundraising goal of $1000. Anyone who is entered into the race is automatically eligible to win a 60 minute massage from Massage Therapy services.

Participating in the 5k will earn you 2 points towards your HealthWISE account for a healthy lifestyle behavior!

To register as a race participant, click here. Participants receive a T-shirt, water and snacks. All ages are welcome.

Check In: 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.

Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

Early Bird Registration:

$27 for adults

$17 for youth (15 or younger)

Race Day Registration:

$35 for adults

$20 for youth (15 or younger)

Earn 2 Wellness Points at the Hearts 4 Hearts 5K!

August 16, 2017 by PVMC Leave a Comment

Participating in the 5k will earn you 2 points towards your HealthWISE account for a healthy lifestyle behavior!

To register as a race participant, click here. Participants receive a T-shirt, water and snacks. All ages are welcome.

Check In: 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.

Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

Early Bird Registration:

$27 for adults

$17 for youth (15 or younger)

Race Day Registration:

$35 for adults

$20 for youth (15 or younger)

Earn 4 Wellness Points at the Hearts 4 Hearts 5K!

August 2, 2017 by PVMC Leave a Comment

We are looking for both volunteers and race participants. But don’t worry, if you choose to volunteer you will still have time to do the run. You can sign up as a volunteer here. In fact, if you volunteer and run, you can earn up to four points towards your HealthWISE account – 2 for volunteering and 2 for a healthy lifestyle behavior!

To register as a race participant, click here. Participants receive a T-shirt, water and snacks. All ages are welcome.

Check In: 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.

Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

Early Bird Registration:

$27 for adults

$17 for youth (15 or younger)

Race Day Registration:

$35 for adults

$20 for youth (15 or younger)

Hearts for Hearts Needs Volunteers Too!

July 6, 2017 by PVMC Leave a Comment

We are looking for both volunteers and race participants. But don’t worry, if you choose to volunteer you will still have time to do the run. You can sign up as a volunteer here.

To register as a race participant, click here. Participants receive a T-shirt, water and snacks. All ages are welcome.

Check In: 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.

Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

Early Bird Registration:

$27 for adults

$17 for youth (15 or younger)

Race Day Registration:

$35 for adults

$20 for youth (15 or younger)

Cardiovascular Rehab Program Re-Certified by Industry Leader

November 15, 2016 by PVMC Leave a Comment

Recently, the hospital’s Cardiovascular Rehabilitation program was re-certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Platte Valley was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.

Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems (e.g., heart attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery) and pulmonary problems (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], respiratory symptoms,) recover faster and improve their quality of life. Both programs include exercise, education, counseling, and support for patients and their families.

Platte Valley’s cardiovascular rehabilitation program participated in an application process that requires extensive documentation of the program’s practices. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR and other professional societies. Each program is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee and Certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.

AACVPR-certified programs are recognized as leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation because they offer the most advanced practices available. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years. Congratulations to the Cardiovascular Rehab team!

About AACVPR
Founded in 1985, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the mission of reducing morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management. Central to the core mission is improvement in quality of life for patients and their families.

Help Out at Hearts 4 Hearts 5K

August 10, 2016 by PVMC Leave a Comment

The annual Hearts 4 Hearts 5K Run/Walk is coming Saturday, September 17 at 9 a.m. at Adams County Regional Park – 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton. PVMC’s mission is to promote wellness in the community, and this race helps raise money to support our Cardiac Rehabilitation Wellness program. To date, the Hearts for Hearts 5K has raised over $600 for the Cardiac Rehab program, and this year we have set a fundraising goal of $1000.

We are looking for both volunteers and race participants. But don’t worry, if you choose to volunteer you will still have time to do the run. You can sign up as a volunteer here.

To register as a race participant, click here. Participants receive a T-shirt, water and snacks. All ages are welcome. Whether you walk, run or just volunteer, participating in the Hearts 4 Hearts 5K qualifies you for 2 HealthWISE points under the “community event” activity.

Hearts 4 Hearts 5K Run/Walk Coming September 17

July 20, 2016 by PVMC Leave a Comment

We are looking for both volunteers and race participants. But don’t worry, if you choose to volunteer you will still have time to do the run. You can sign up as a volunteer here.

Check In: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

Start Time: 10:00 a.m.

Early Bird Registration:

$22 for adults

$12 for youth (15 or younger)

Race Day Registration:

$30 for adults

$15 for youth (15 or younger)

Cardiac Rehab Moves into New Space

May 17, 2016 by PVMC Leave a Comment

This Monday, the Cardiac Rehab Department moved into their new and more spacious office, suite 170 in Medical Plaza 1. The new office takes up part of the former Mountain View Orthopedics suite, and faces the main hospital entrance. In addition to being larger than their previous suite, the new space also has a bathroom, a private office, and an area for the monthly Cardiac Support Group to meet.

Hearts for Hearts 5K Was a Hit!

September 15, 2015 by PVMC Leave a Comment

Saturday was a beautiful morning for a walk/run! Forty-four people participated in the Hearts for Hearts 5K this year. The first finisher crossed the finish line in at 19 minutes 28 seconds! Several people raced with friends, family and kids.

The event had a wonderful team of volunteers, and a big thanks is due to them as well as the event sponsors: High Plains Heart & Vascular Center, Colorado Prestige Insurance Group, Snap Fitness, AllState Rippy Insurance Group, Chick-Fil-A of Brighton, and Platte Valley Medical Center.

The proceeds from the race benefit cardiac rehabilitation program at Platte Valley; cardiac rehab is one of the most important things a patient can do for their recovery after a heart attack. Thank you to everyone who participated or helped in some way! Stay tuned for the date of the next Hearts for Hearts 5K!