Focusing on Healthy Living
Clark Memorial's Cardiopulmonary Services serves the needs of
patients recovering from and living with cardiac and respiratory problems. It is a
progressive program that focuses on healthy living and prevention of heart problems and
respiratory issue such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and chronic
bronchitis.
The main focus is on the patient's educational needs. This
includes monitored exercise sessions at the bedside or in Cardiopulmonary Rehab, depending
on the patient's needs.
Also available are the following classes:
- Better Breathers Club - A support group for people to share ways to live better with
breathing disorders. This group meets at Southern Indiana Rehab
Hospital. Call (812)941-6159 for more
information or to register.
- FREE Stop Smoking Successfully Classes:
A certified Quit Smart (TM) facilitator addresses nicotine,
emotional and social triggers in a supportive group environment.
The first 10 participants in each class will receive their choice of
free one-month supply of nicotine replacement patches or $40 voucher
toward Chantix™. Classes are held regularly and run for 6 weeks.
Call 812-283-2649 to reserve your seat.
Speakers are available to speak to civic organizations on cardiac and respiratory
issues free of charge.
 Also available a Clark Memorial is the
Wellness Center, an in-house gym where
people can workout on their own or conduct exercises under the watchful supervision of a
certified fitness trainer.
In addition to exercise programs, the Wellness Center offers a variety of screenings to
the public throughout the week. The screenings are:
- Blood pressure check, no charge. Available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. -
6 p.m.
- Weight check, no charge. Available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Body fat analysis, $20 fee. Available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Three minute step test for aerobic fitness level ($20 fee).
- Flexibility assessment (includes instruction on
proper stretching techniques), ($30 fee).
- Personal training sessions for non-members - $30 per session (must pre-schedule).
The Wellness Center is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. The fee is $30 a
month to join. For more information about the Wellness Center or its programs, call
(812)283-2600.
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