Mercy Heart and Vascular Center

The Mercy Heart Center is a 31,000-sq.-ft. facility dedicated exclusively to the detection, treatment and prevention of heart disease. The facility houses a registration area, two fully equipped state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs, comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs, two large education classrooms and the Chest Pain Unit. One of the large classrooms, Catherine's Kitchen, is equipped to allow nutritional counseling and "heart healthy" cooking demonstrations. The Chest Pain Unit is adjacent to the existing Emergency Department and features five cardiac observation beds. Patients experiencing chest pain or other symptoms of a heart attack should enter the main EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT entrance to access the Chest Pain Unit.

Dr. Joe Howe, St. Joseph's cardiovascular surgeon, is committed to providing high quality cardiovascular care to the community. Our nationally certified cardiac rehab program was recently voted"Best Cardiac Rehab" in the state by the American Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Click here to view our 2007 Healthy Recipe Contest winners.

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