Take Heart Program (Esperance)

The Take Heart Program

Based in Esperance this program supports clients and their partners with the provision of a rehabilitation program and participation in other initiatives promoting adoption of healthier lifestyles.

The Take Heart Cardiac Rehabilitation Program targets those recovering from a cardiac condition or those with significant risk of developing coronary artery disease. This program provide a combined program of exercise and education to assist clients in becoming physically active to achieve health benefits, and encourage lifestyle modification for improved health.

The GEGPN employs a Registered Nurse (Sue Mitchell) and an Exercise Professional (Cris Bradley). A joint collaboration occurs with Esperance Community Health to provide prevention strategies related to healthy living.

On completion of the initial program, a further more strenuous exercise program is offered to those clients that which to continue with exercise under supervision.

Referrals for this program should be made to

Sue Mitchell
RN Take Heart Project Officer
PO Box 72
ESPERANCE WA 6450
Phone 9071 9827
Mobile 0419 919 489
Fax 9071 0777
 

For more information on the above More Allied Health Services program or if you are an allied health professional interested in working in the region please contact GEGP Network on 08-9091 8837.