Avera Center for MindBodySpirit
The Avera Center for MindBodySpirit offers "Living Well" classes for people suffering from a variety of stressors and illnesses, including heart ailments. The program for people with cardiopulmonary (heart and lung) problems is called "Healing the Heart."
“Healing the Heart” Professional Team Members
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Michael McVay, MD, Medical Director, Cardiologist, Yankton Medical Clinic
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Sandi Van Gerpen, MD, MPH, Preventive/Mind-Body Medicine, HealthSpring
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Mary Sternhagen, MA, Psychotherapist, Heartland Psychological Services
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Kathy Larson, MS, Exercise Specialist, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Avera Sacred Heart
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Jan Johnson, RN, Yoga Instructor, Avera Sacred Heart Rehabilitation and Wellness Institute
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Arlie Farrell, RD, Nutritional Services, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
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Angie O’Connor, Exercise Specialist, Avera Sacred Heart Rehabilitation and Wellness Institute
Other Cardiopulmonary-Related Support Groups
Healthy Living Group (formerly Better Breathers)
Contact: Joan Hochstein, 605-668-8274.
For people with lung and breathing problems. Held monthly (except Dec.) on 3rd Monday, 1:30 p.m. in the Rehab & Wellness Institute Conference Room.
Stroke Survivors
Contact: Irma Arens, 402-388-4385.
Offers information to people who have suffered a stroke as well as family and caregivers. Monday, 2nd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. in the McVay Conference Room, Benedictine Center, 3rd floor.
