Cullman Regional Medical Center: Wellness Services.

CRMC Wellness Services

Cullman Regional Medical Center offers a variety of wellness services to the community. The Wellness Center is located in the Rehab Center on the ground floor of the Professional Building I. The Rehab Center is an attractive, modern facility conducive to the promotion of healthy living and the prevention of disease. CRMC's Wellness Services features state-of-the-art exercise equipment, physician involvement and a versatile and well-trained professional staff to help you be the best you can be.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Pulmonary Management Program
Designed to actively assist a person who has experienced a cardiac or pulmonary problem to achieve a state of health, which will enable the individual to live life at a pace appropriate to his or her needs.

Eligibility:
Cardiac
Persons who have had a heart attack, heart surgery, documented chest pains, or are considered at high risk for heart disease.

Pulmonary
Persons who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), including:

Chronic Bronchitis

Emphysema

Asthmatic Bronchitis

Asthma

Cystic Fibrosis

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Silicosis

Pneumonoconiosis

Certain Lung Surgeries

Entry into the program is by physician referral only.
The Medical Director or his/her Designee is immediately accessible during all exercise sessions and reviews each patient's exercise progression.

The program consists of scheduled, individually prescribed exercise sessions for approximately one hour, three times a week for approximately one hour, three times a week for 12 weeks. Exercise is prescribed according to the participant's abilities and increased as tolerated. The patient's heart is constantly monitored on telemetry during all exercise periods. Blood pressure, heart rate and rhythm, oxygen capacity and overall response to exercise are carefully monitored. A variety of exercise equipment is available to participants including a rowing machine, stationary bicycles, treadmills, arm ergometer, steps, weight training and an indoor track for walking. Registered nurses are present at all times. The referring physician is kept informed of the individual's progress.

Education is an important part of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Patients and family members are encouraged to attend the educational component of the program. The classes, which cover prevention and risk factor modification, are conducted by a physician, a licensed professional counselor, a registered dietician and a registered nurse.

The Pulmonary Management Program is medically prescribed and supervised so all or part of the cost is covered by Medicare and by most insurance companies. Our business office is prepared to assist in determining insurance coverage as well as to provide information regarding charges and billing.

On completion of the monitored program of exercise, the participant may advance to the Supervised Phase III Program for continued exercise therapy. Each class is supervised by registered nurses. The cost of Phase III per month is not covered by insurance, but is very reasonable.

Weight Management Classes
CRMC offers a medically comprehensive weight management program structured to your individual needs. This expertise of various health care professionals includes a licensed professional counselor, a registered dietician and registered nurses. This makes CRMC's weight management program unique and successful. The Weight Management Program includes counseling in the behavioral aspects of weight management and dietary issues. This, with a specialized exercise program, assures constant weight loss as well as the development of muscle tone. In addition to weight loss, participation in the Weight Management Program may decrease your blood pressure, assist in the management of diabetes and lower your cholesterol. The program requires a referral from your physician. Exercise sessions meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Behavioral Counseling
A licensed professional counselor is available le to the Wellness Center patients for assistance in dealing with behavioral issues. The counselor has experience in individual and family counseling and is available by appointment.

Smoking Cessation Classes
The American Lung Association's popular smoking cessation program is now available through Cullman Regional Medical Center. Those who stay committed to the 7-Step program have a good chance of remaining smoke-free for life. Millions of people have quit smoking and you can too!

For more information about these programs or other services available through the Wellness Center call (256) 737-2271 or 737-2274.