Try as they might, the looming spring rain clouds in Charlotte, North Carolina couldn’t overshadow the bright spirit of the 2016 ACSM World Heart Games. With ponchos and pickleball racquets in-hand, competitors gathered from across the country to celebrate life with healthier hearts. Read more »
Aging is something we have no choice in – it’s a natural process. We can however choose our response – to embrace it rather than resist. In late May, LSI consultant Dr. Carl King, EDD, MAACVPR, had the opportunity to speak to a room full of seniors trying to do just that – age well. Read more »
Cardiac and pulmonary state affiliate conferences offer invaluable opportunities to gather relevant information and best practice recommendations, learn about cutting-edge research and technology, and network with other cardiac and pulmonary professionals. Read more »
Our industry needs passionate advocates and informed providers, which is why LSI is committed to providing meaningful scholarship opportunities to cardiac rehabilitation professionals. Created for industry leaders to further advocacy efforts, our Day on the Hill Scholarship provides recipients with full accommodations, registration and travel to AACVPR’s Annual Day on the Hill in Washington D.C. Read more »
We’ve always known cardiac rehab professionals are creative and compassionate caregivers. So it came as no surprise that the entries we received for our Cardiac Rehab Week contest confirmed this commitment. Let us introduce you to this year’s winner – Emily Good of University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Read more »
Cardiac and pulmonary state affiliate conferences offer invaluable opportunities to gather relevant information and best practice recommendations, learn about cutting-edge research and technology, and network with other cardiac and pulmonary professionals. Read more »
In 2006, Dr. Stuart Sanders walked into a cafeteria crowded with cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients from all over the world who’d come to compete in what would later be known as the World Heart Games (WHG). The moment he stepped inside he was welcomed with applause—a sign of thanks to the man who helped organize the event. Overwhelmed by the display of gratitude, Dr. Sanders began to tear up. Read more »
AACVPR’s annual Day on the Hill (DOTH) will take place on March 23-24, 2016 in Washington D.C. DOTH is an important opportunity to meet legislators and lobby for the interests of our industry as constituents, voters and healthcare professionals. This year, AACVPR members are asking Congress to support legislation by amending the Social Security Act and allowing physician assistants, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs on a day-to-day basis. Read more »
Cardiac and pulmonary state affiliate conferences offer invaluable opportunities to gather relevant information and best practice recommendations, learn about cutting-edge research and technology, and network with other cardiac and pulmonary professionals. Read more »
Dear friend,
You may have noticed things look a little different around here. Exciting things are happening this year, both at LSI and in the cardiopulmonary industry. LSI is beginning 2016 with a rebrand – new website, refreshed logo, updated educational materials and expanded advocacy efforts. We think this new brand will help give you a clearer picture of who we are and where we’re going. Read more »