WELLSVILLE, NY (February 5, 2019) – Jones Memorial Hospital
Exercise Physiologist and Cardiac Rehab Lead Devin Matthews is now a Certified
Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional after successfully completing the
coursework and exam from the American Association of Cardiovascular and
Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This is a three-year certification.
After graduating from the College of Brockport Exercise
Physiology program, Devin joined the rehab team at JMH. His current
responsibilities include the management of the cardiac and pulmonary rehab
programs.
Cardiac Rehabilitation is designed to help people recover
faster and return to full, productive lives after being hospitalized with a
heart event. Qualifying diagnoses or procedures include heart attack, balloon angioplasty,
stent placement, bypass surgery, valve surgery, heart transplantation, and
heart failure. Pulmonary Rehabilitation helps people with lung disease or other
lung conditions cope with the daily limitations of shortness of breath.
“Both programs include exercise and education,” Devin said,
noting that the classes are group sessions but he works with the individual
patients to design an exercise regime based on his or her own physical
capabilities and limitations. “The education classes include disease specific
information as well as counseling on nutrition, medications, exercise,
emotional issues and stress management,” he said.
Devin currently lives in Hornell and is an avid golfer.
Congratulations Devin!
