Cardiac Rehabilitation

The Care You Need, Close to Home.

Mount Desert Island Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation department provides programs to help patients dealing with heart conditions recover quickly and improve their overall physical, mental and social functioning. The goal of the program is to address risk factors and to work towards stabilizing and or slowing the progression of cardiac disorders through education, exercise training and counseling. Our programs includes education, counseling, specially tailored exercise programs, nutritional information and support to modify risk factors like high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, obesity and diabetes. We also provide information on the appropriate use of prescribed medications Our compassionate MDI Hospital team will work alongside your primary care provider and/or cardiologist to support your transition back into a healthy, active lifestyle.