THIRD TIME'S A CHARM FOR BATES COUNTY RESIDENT
BCMH Cardiac Rehab
Seventy-nine-year-old Gary Hoover is a believer in the power of the cardiac rehabilitation program at Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH), but that wasn’t always the case for the retired truck driver.
“I had a stent put in my heart to open a blockage in 1996. I went through cardiac rehab then, but didn’t go back after I finished the sessions my insurance plan would cover,” Gary admits.
In 2003, he had another stenting procedure, following it up with a second round of cardiac rehab. But again, he didn’t stick with the program.
Then, two years ago Gary had six-way cardiac bypass surgery. “After that, I decided I had better wake up, and get with it,” Gary said.
When Gary was officially discharged from cardiac rehabilitation, he continued working out three times a week via the phase IV maintenance exercise/basic vital signs monitoring program.
Cost of the maintenance program typically isn’t covered by health insurance, but the hospital is making the program affordable at the low cost of only $34 a month for individuals; or $42.50 a month for couples.
For Gary, access to the staff’s expertise and caring attitude is worth every penny. “To me, the hospital’s cardiac rehab program is top-of-the-line. The staff keeps tabs on my blood pressure and weight, and makes sure I’m healthy so I can stay active.”
And it’s working! Gary enjoys riding his Yamaha 1300 motorcycle, serving as captain for the West Central Missouri Division of the Patriot Guard. In fact, he’s ridden on more than 200 missions since he began volunteering with the group.
“The staff at BCMH Cardiac Rehab is awesome,” Gary said. “I’m much more comfortable coming here than going to a gym.”
Before you can begin working out like Gary, you must complete a brief readiness questionnaire to be sure you are healthy enough to start exercising. The staff also checks each member’s vital signs and provides some basic counseling and guidance on beginning an aerobic and strength training exercise routine.
No physician referral is required to participate, unless your readiness score demonstrates the need for clearance from a qualified health care provider. For participation in vigorous exercise, it is recommended that men older than 45 and women older than 50 seek physician clearance. The maintenance program is based on the healthy adult guidelines for a moderate level of exercise intensity.
For more information, call Jacque Waite, R.N., BCMH Cardiac Rehab, 660-200-7128.
BCMH Cardiac Rehab
Seventy-nine-year-old Gary Hoover is a believer in the power of the cardiac rehabilitation program at Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH), but that wasn’t always the case for the retired truck driver.
“I had a stent put in my heart to open a blockage in 1996. I went through cardiac rehab then, but didn’t go back after I finished the sessions my insurance plan would cover,” Gary admits.
In 2003, he had another stenting procedure, following it up with a second round of cardiac rehab. But again, he didn’t stick with the program.
Then, two years ago Gary had six-way cardiac bypass surgery. “After that, I decided I had better wake up, and get with it,” Gary said.
When Gary was officially discharged from cardiac rehabilitation, he continued working out three times a week via the phase IV maintenance exercise/basic vital signs monitoring program.
Cost of the maintenance program typically isn’t covered by health insurance, but the hospital is making the program affordable at the low cost of only $34 a month for individuals; or $42.50 a month for couples.
For Gary, access to the staff’s expertise and caring attitude is worth every penny. “To me, the hospital’s cardiac rehab program is top-of-the-line. The staff keeps tabs on my blood pressure and weight, and makes sure I’m healthy so I can stay active.”
And it’s working! Gary enjoys riding his Yamaha 1300 motorcycle, serving as captain for the West Central Missouri Division of the Patriot Guard. In fact, he’s ridden on more than 200 missions since he began volunteering with the group.
“The staff at BCMH Cardiac Rehab is awesome,” Gary said. “I’m much more comfortable coming here than going to a gym.”
Before you can begin working out like Gary, you must complete a brief readiness questionnaire to be sure you are healthy enough to start exercising. The staff also checks each member’s vital signs and provides some basic counseling and guidance on beginning an aerobic and strength training exercise routine.
No physician referral is required to participate, unless your readiness score demonstrates the need for clearance from a qualified health care provider. For participation in vigorous exercise, it is recommended that men older than 45 and women older than 50 seek physician clearance. The maintenance program is based on the healthy adult guidelines for a moderate level of exercise intensity.
For more information, call Jacque Waite, R.N., BCMH Cardiac Rehab, 660-200-7128.
