Info for Health Professionals
Providing Some Helpful Information
- Advice and encouragement aimed at those beginning to be active can be found in the Starting Out section.
- Specific tips for people getting started with walking can also be found in this section.
- You can print the information off or give your patient the website address and 0800 ACTIVE (0800 22 84 83) phone number so they can obtain this information themselves.
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Cardiac Clubs
The Heart Foundation assists with the development and support of cardiac rehabilitation through community-based cardiac clubs.
For patients that have had a heart attack, cardiac event or procedure, cardiac clubs give them, their partners and their family/whanau the chance to meet and participate in physical activity and talk to people who have been through similar experiences
A range of providers and programmes are available throughout New Zealand with a number supported by the Heart Foundation. While the groups vary in format and frequency of meetings, the majority hold physical activity sessions, invite guest speakers to talk on the latest information about heart disease (or related issues) as well as general topics, and all try to promote a warm social atmosphere.
Cardiac Clubs Nearest You
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Directory will help you locate your local cardiac club.