Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Treating Cardiovascular Diseases in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is a preventive cardiology program of Aurora’s Cardiac Care Services.

Heart disease negatively affects the health and wellness of many people. While poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to cardiovascular disease, its consequences, such as heart attack, angina, stroke and heart failure, can lead to physical, mental and emotional disabilities that interfere with your ability to participate in everyday life.

We designed our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program to help you regain your physical, mental and emotional health so you may work and enjoy life as fully as possible.

The goal of the programis to modify the risk factors that lead to heart disease and prevent negative consequences from recurring. We accomplish this by creating an environment where you:

  • Gradually develop good dietary habits
  • Learn techniques to identify and manage stress 
  • Participate in supervised exercise classes

Why Choose Aurora’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program?

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is the largest in Wisconsin and certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

A cardiologist directs the program. Our multidisciplinary teams provide you with a comprehensive, well-coordinated program in a safe, closely supervised, holistic environment. Our teams include physicians, nurses, exercise physiologists, psychologists, dieticians and other support staff. Cardiac rehabilitation is offered at Aurora locations throughout the state, with our largest cardiac rehabilitation program located in the state’s premier center for cardiovascular care, Aurora St Luke’s Medical Center, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What Services Does the Program Provide?

  1. Our program consists of up to 36 supervised exercise sessions held during a three-month period.
  2. Every patient’s dietary habits are evaluated. Dietary education is provided in scheduled group classes. Patients who need special attention receive individual counseling.
  3. Patients learn relaxation and stress management techniques during group sessions.
  4. Support is provided for smoking cessation.
  5. Each patient is evaluated for cardiovascular risk factors. A physician with expertise in preventive cardiology is on site for those who need special attention or have questions.
  6. Patients are encouraged to attend additional classes covering the following topics:
  • Benefits of strength training
  • Exercise guidelines
  • Fall prevention
  • Fats, oils and cholesterol
  • Healthy eating out
  • Heart healthy eating
  • Managing high blood pressure
  • Medication guidelines
  • Reducing your risk factors
  • Stress management
  • Taking the weight off
  • Understanding food labels
  • Your heart and how it works

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Doctors and Staff

A cardiologist is the director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. While patients participate in the program, a physician, several nurses and exercise physiologists are present. A dietician is available to counsel patients individually.

We hold classes for those who wish to learn about healthy eating, cooking, stress reduction, yoga and any special topics of interest. Speakers with expertise in these areas are invited to participate and educate our staff and patients. 

Location and Contact Information

Physicians refer patients to the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. If you have had a recent cardiac event, cardiac rehabilitation is generally covered by insurance. Cardiac rehabilitation may start when you are hospitalized, and a cardiac rehabilitation therapist will explain how to enter the program and arrange your visits.

Aurora Health Care has 12 cardiac rehabilitation centers located throughout Wisconsin.

Aurora BayCare Medical Center
2845 Greenbrier Road
Green Bay, WI
920-288-4713

Aurora Medical Center
975 Port Washington Road
Grafton, WI
262-329-3300

Aurora Medical Center
1032 E. Sumner Street
Hartford, WI
262-670-7233

Aurora Medical Center - Kenosha
10400 75th Street
Kenosha, WI
262-948-5560

Aurora Medical Center
855 N. Westhaven Drive
Oshkosh, WI
920-456-3619

Aurora Medical Center
36500 Aurora Drive
Summit, WI
262-434-1650

Aurora Medical Center
5000 Memorial Drive
Two Rivers, WI
920-794-5189

Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center
2629 N. 7th Street
Sheboygan, WI
920-451-5341

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center (our largest Cardiac Rehabilitation Center)
2900 W. Oklahoma Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
414-649-6039

Aurora West Allis Medical Center
8901 W. Lincoln Avenue
West Allis, WI
414-328-7003

Aurora Health Center
210 Wisconsin American Drive
Fond du Lac, WI
920-907-7252

Marinette Menominee Clinic
4061 Old Peshtigo Road
Marinette
715-732-8055