title: Expansion of an existing program for the prevention and reversal of heart disease.
abstract: The expansion of the heart-disease-prevention and -reversal program within the Alegent Health System has been met with enthusiasm by the public, physicians, and hospital administration. The expansion was developed to effectively and efficiently utilize existing staff whenever possible in order to maintain costs. The additional delivery site allows additional access to this valuable program and promotes Alegent Health as a true "system," with the health of the community as its driving force. The development of the Cardiac College provides a much-needed educational program for the public with the intent of reducing suffering and death due to heart disease.
authors.affiliation: Alegent Health System, Omaha, NE, USA.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Reddell
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy*; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004032:Diet; D006801:Humans; D007484:Iowa; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016730:Program Development; D012064:Relaxation Therapy