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Hammond-Henry's Cardiac Rehab Department celebrates 25 years of service to the community
Hammond-Henry Hospital’s Cardiac Rehab Department is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an Open House on Tuesday, November 18 from 2 to 4 pm in the Geneseo’s hospital dining room. Guided tours of the Cardiac Rehab Department will be conducted, and past and present Cardiac Rehab staff will be in attendance. Light refreshments will be served, and all interested are invited and welcome to attend.
Past and present Hammond-Henry Hospital Cardiac Rehab patients are especially encouraged to attend and also tell their story in advance of the event. Story cards are available now to fill out at the Cardiac Rehab desk, and all submissions will be placed on the Cardiac Rehab story wall.
“Our patients are always part of our Cardiac Rehab family, and we would love to see past and present patients and their families at our celebration. We would also love to see community members who have an interest in our program,” said Brandi Catton, CRT, RCP, HHH Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Sleep Lab Supervisor. “We are so grateful for the community support that started our program 25 years ago and those who support it today.”
Catton further noted that Cardiac Rehab’s focus has always been on the patients. “There are often anxious feelings associated with cardiac events that lead patients to our program. We work closely with our medical directors and the referring provider to support the patient through a difficult time,” she added. “Besides monitoring patients during exercise, our experienced team also concentrates on education to help patients better manage their cardiac risk factors and help them feel more confident in advocating for themselves. We want patients in our program to feel heard. We want them to know we are on this journey with them, and we care about their outcomes.”
Currently, Cardiac Rehab is located on the hospital’s Second Floor, adjacent to Physical Therapy. This location allows the Cardiac Rehab team to work in an interdisciplinary fashion. “Our patients benefit greatly from the many service lines that our Rehab Department offers. With the expanded space, we have been able to add multiple pieces of equipment,” Catton said. “In 2023, we upgraded our Cardiac Rehab system. Some of the advancements included continuous pulse oximetry monitoring when needed, electronic signatures capability for our staff and medical directors, and the most up-to-date software available to allow us to monitor up to 10 patients at one time.
“Our community has supported our program, and much of our upgrades are due to funds raised by the Hammond-Henry Foundation and Auxiliary and by generous donations from patients and their families,” she added.
In addition to guided tours, refreshments, give-aways, and time spent reading the story wall, Catton anticipates offering the public a favorite heart-healthy treat from our HHH Dietitian Marcia Wirth plus several recipes to take home.
Past Cardiac Rehab patients attending the event will receive a special sticker. For more information about the event, call 309.944.9169 or 309.944.9153. Hammond-Henry Hospital is located at 600 N. College Avenue, Geneseo.