Morton Plant Mease heart program receives national distinction (USA), recertification

"Cardiac rehabilitation - medically supervised exercise, diet, education and support - is essential to helping patients with heart disease regain their total health and avoid future heart problems. The Morton Plant Mease Cardiac Rehabilitation Program has assisted more than 22,000 heart patients in the last 25 years and has again been honored for its quality of care by receiving recertification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for the fourth consecutive time. 'Recertification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation is the gold standard for a cardiac rehab program. This means we're meeting the highest level of criteria for excellent cardiac rehabilitation care,' said Robert Lynch, director of cardiology services, Morton Plant Mease Health Care"