Available at Epworth Richmond and Epworth Eastern
The HeartSmart Program is a six week outpatient program for patients recovering from an acute cardiac event (such as cardiac surgery, heart attack, or stent insertion), or anyone with known coronary artery disease who is interested in risk factor management.
The program consists of health education, risk factor modification and psychological discussion groups, combined with supervised light exercise.
Program details:
Epworth Eastern, 1 Arnold Street Box Hill
Level 2 Patient Lounge
Tuesday 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Evening Program - Epworth Richmond
There is also an evening program, held on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm - 9.30pm at Epworth Richmond.
Most private health funds and Veterans' Affairs fund the HeartSmart program for their members. HeartSmart meets the Heart Foundation recommended standards for Cardiac Rehabilitation.
For more information please download the following booklet: