Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Person County and North Carolina. Person Memorial’s medically supervised Cardiac Rehabilitation program is designed to help individuals with heart disease recover faster and return to fuller and more productive lives.
Person Memorial’s cardiac rehab program embraces a team approach offering clients an initial assessment, an individualized cardiovascular conditioning exercise program, educational sessions, psychological counseling, nutritional counseling and the support of a rehabilitation group.
Currently this department is located on the second floor of the hospital in a 512 square foot room. Because of the various types of equipment needed for cardiac rehab, the space is very cramped and provides a challenge just to move around the room. The limited space also limits the number of Personians who can be served and encouraged to adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Person Memorial is endeavoring to relocate cardiac rehab to a new space on the ground floor of the hospital adjacent to the rehabilitation (physical, occupational and speech) department. The proposed project will add nearly 1,000 square feet of space to appropriately accommodate the cardiac rehabilitation services provided by Person Memorial. The expanded department will have a direct entrance, designated parking spaces and a separate check-in area for cardiac rehab clients. Additional space for equipment will enhance the number of clients who may be served and the therapies they receive.
The proposed expansion is predicted to cost approximately $300,000. Roxboro Savings Bank initiated a fundraising campaign to assist with this expense. Roxboro Savings Bank matched all cardiac rehab expansion donations up to a total of $85,000 and on December 18th, bank officials were excited to present the results of their ten-month campaign. Bank CEO Jane Long announced that the bank not only met its goal, but exceeded it, with community members contributing over $85,000. During the presentation the bank presented a check for the $85,000 in matched funds. The bank will continue to collect donations from the community at least through the first quarter of 2010. Individuals who wish to contribute may write their check to PMH Cardiac Rehab and mail it to Roxboro Savings Bank, 313 South Main Street, Roxboro NC 27573.