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"Cardiac Rehabilitation Program"

About: Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (Wantirna Health)

(as the patient),

A few days ago, I completed my Cardiac Rehab Program at Eastern Health in Wantirna. I recently had two stents implanted after suffering chest pain while exercising. I had no idea that I had a heart problem before and it really knocked my confidence for a six. As a non-smoking life-long vegetarian who was always active, I never imagined this would happen to me.

Vivian and her team have created the most safe, uplifting, kind and encouraging environment that I could have ever imagined. The sessions were great and all of the physios were really supportive and made everything fun while still being a challenge.

The greatest gift I got from the sessions was that they restored my confidence in myself and my body. I genuinely feel that I'm ready to move on to more exercise and mobility and can't praise the program highly enough. Our medical professionals are real gems and I feel so lucky to have had the benefit of their care. I really hope as many people as possible take full advantage of this wonderful program. It doesn't matter what age you are or what condition you're in, there will be something for you to achieve and staff to support and care for you.

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Response from David Plunkett, Chief Executive, Eastern Health 2 years ago
David Plunkett
Chief Executive,
Eastern Health
Submitted on 20/09/2021 at 7:54 AM
Published on Care Opinion at 8:54 AM


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Dear earmarkyc73

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Eastern Health Cardiac rehabilitation program held at Wantirna Health. I was so pleased that not only was your experience a positive one, but that it helped restore your confidence in what you can achieve.

As you say, to have this health event you never thought you would clearly made you step back and I am so pleased Vivian at the team were able to support you on your road to recovery. It will give me great pleasure to share your comments with the team.

Continue to look after yourself and thanks for encouraging others to take control of their health through accessing a program such as this one.

Best wishes

David

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