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The Heart Health Institute offers Outpatient Cardiac and Pulmonary, Congestive Heart Failure Exercise and Education, Diabetes Education, Lipid Clinic, Weight Management/Dietary 
services, Yoga classes, Fitness Center and much more. Programs are available for all levels of health - from patients recovering from cardiac events to the healthy individual seeking a clean, comfortable and supervised exercise facility. All rehabilitation and exercise clients receive one-on-one consultations to create a safe exercise program, determine heart disease risk factors and modification strategies and establish appropriate exercise and nutritional goals.
The Heart Health Institute is located at:
127 Long Sands Road, York, ME.
For more information, call:
207-351-3700.
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation:
The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program is designed to meet the needs of cardiopulmonary patients (including, but not limited to, those who have had a heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Angina) and their families. The program combines education, exercise, nutritional counseling, stress reduction and behavior modification strategies. The goal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation is to help patients recover, resume their normal activities of daily life and develop positive lifestyle strategies to enhance their future health. Inpatient services are available at York Hospital and outpatient services are available at the Heart Health Institute located in York Village approximately ½ mile from the Hospital Campus.
Cardiopulmonary Support Groups:
Patients, friends and family are welcome. Meeting times are:
ICD/Pacemaker Support Group:
Fourth Thursday of each month at 1:00pm at the Ellis Conference Room at York Hospital
Pulmonary Support Group:
Second Thursday of the month at 12:30pm at the Heart Health Institute
CHF Support Group:
Every Wednesday at 2:00pm at the Heart Health Institute
Caregiver's Support Group:
Third Thursday of each month at 1:00pm at the Heart Health Institute
The Congestive Heart Failure Exercise and Education Program
The Heart Health Institute offers a Congestive Heart Failure Exercise and Education Program that includes an educational lecture series with a variety of speakers, an initial evaluation and personal exercise prescription, supervised group exercise sessions, and a take-home video education series. Please call 207-351-2428 for more information.
Weight Management & Nutritional Counseling
The dietary counseling services of a Registered Dietitian are 
offered and include one-on-one nutritional counseling, healthy cooking classes, supermarket tours and weight management classes. One-on-one nutritional counseling is reimbursable through many insurance plans. The Institute's Weight Management Class is designed to provide long-term weight management education. This program will include a personal fitness evaluation, exercise prescription, weekly group workout session, group nutritional education sessions, stress relief and relaxation techniques. The group structure also provides an exceptional support system for individuals wishing to reach a more healthy weight. If interested, participants receive a discounted three-month membership to the Fitness Center.
Lipid Clinic
For those individuals whose cholesterol and triglycerides are not easily managed, their physician can refer them to the Lipid Clinic at the Heart Health Institute. This program combines the expertise of Lance L. Briggs, M.D., F.A.C.C., Cardiologist with Seacoast Cardiology Associates, P.A., Registered Nurses and a Registered Dietitian.
The Fitness Center
The Fitness Center at the Heart Health Institute has been designed to make every person feel comfortable. Our emphasis is not on pushing the body to the max, but rather, on steady improvements in the body, mind and spirit to pursue total wellness. We have created an environment in which people of all abilities can educate themselves about healthy exercise and pursue a fitness program in a comfortable, non-intimidating environment. Additionally, the Center is always staffed with a Fitness Expert so questions about specific equipment or exercise can be answered immediately. Of course, Staff is always available to help in the event of any sign of trouble.
Membership includes a one-on-one Get Fit Fitness Profile, individualized exercise prescription and as many orientations necessary to make the member feel comfortable with the exercize equipment. Exercise equipment includes treadmills, upright and recumbent stationary bikes, rowing machines, stairclimbers, elliptical trainer, NuStep, upper body ergometers, Nautilus strength training equipment, free weights and more. Membership entitles members to free aerobics classes and a 20% discount to all specialty classes and programs. Click here for our application (PDF, 123KB).
Aerobic Classes
The Heart Health Institute offers a variety of aerobic, strength, stretching and balance classes designed to meet the needs of all ages and abilities. Class descriptions and schedules are as follows:
"Strength For Life"
This group exercise class is designed for the senior participant who needs overall strengthening to help 
maintain their independence in daily living. The class is structured around chair-based exercise, while working on strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Light weights and other modalities are incorporated to make the class fun and interesting.
Wednesdays and Fridays: 9:30-10:30am, 11:00am-12:00pm, 2:00-3:00pm. Cost: $2.50/class or 12 classes for $25.00 with a punch card. Call for space availability.
"Golden Heart's Club"
This group exercise class is for the individual who wants a fun and active exercise class. Participants enjoy moving to music and following an instructor as she leads the class through low-intensity movements.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11:00am - 12:00pm. Cost: $2.50/class or 12 classes for $25.00 with a punch card
"45 Minute Ultimate Workout"
This class gives participants a time efficient, total conditioning workout. You will work all muscle groups while keeping your heart rate elevated to burn fat and condition your cardiovascular system. A variety of props and modalities are incorporated into this 45-minute fun and effective class. You can get a body fat check prior to beginning the class and re-check monthly to monitor your progress!
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 5:30pm - 6:15pm. Cost: $3.50/class or 12 classes for $35.00 with a punch card
All the above classes are free to members of the Fitness Center. An application and medical questionnaire are required prior to participating in classes. Physician clearance may be necessary.
Yoga Classes
The Heart Health Institute offers a full schedule of varying levels 
of Yoga:
"Yoga for the Heart"
A weekly class for the person with limited mobility who desires gentle stretching, breath work and guided relaxation.
Tuesdays: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
"Beginner Level I Yoga"
This class is designed for the person with no prior Yoga experience or the person who wants to refine their present practice.
Tuesdays: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thursdays: 9:00am - 10:30am
"Gentle Yoga"
A Yoga class designed for the person who desires gentle stretching and deep relaxation. Classes will include supported standing poses, seated poses and floor work.
Tuesdays:4:30pm - 5:30pm
"Level I/II Yoga"
This class is designed for the person with prior Yoga experience and/or with a physically active lifestyle.
Tuesdays: 9:00pm - 10:30am
An application and medical questionnaire are required prior to participating in classes. Physician clearance may be necessary. Please contact the Heart Health Institute at 207-351-3700 for more information and costs of the above classes.
Community Training Center
The Heart Health Institute is York Hospital's CPR/ACLS and First Aid training site. Please call 207-351-3700 for more information and class schedules.
Heart Health Institute Staff
The Heart Health Institute is part of the Cardiopulmonary Department of York Hospital. Staff of the Heart Health Institute includes Nurses, Exercise Physiologists, Physical Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, Registered Dietitians, Yoga Instructors, Certified CPR/First Aid Instructors and Certified Fitness Professionals. Staff supervises the Fitness Center at all times and is always available for questions and assistance. Professional and individual care is provided to all patients and members of the Heart Health Institute.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 6:00am - 7:00pm; Saturday 7:00am - 12:00pm; Closed Sundays and most major holidays
Contact information:
Phone: 207-351-3700
Fax: 207-363-9864
127 Long Sands Rd. 6B
York, ME 03909
E-mail: hhi@yorkhospital.com
Directions from Route 95
Follow the directions and signs to York Hospital. In the center of York Village, bear left at the statue onto Long Sands Rd. Follow for approximately ½ mile; turn right into the Long Sands Plaza. The Heart Health Institute is located in the center of the Plaza.
