AACVPR

02/12/2026

To celebrate Certification Day of CR Week (or maybe it was just really good timing), a group of AACVPR’s finest came together to begin creating something new…virtual delivery certification is coming! Much more information to come as this powerhouse team dreams of what the future of certifying programs in virtual delivery will look like.

02/12/2026

AACVPR ❤️s 🫀

02/12/2026

This , we're taking CR exercise outside of the facility 🫀💪

Discover how to implement chore-based exercise for your patients in this News & Views article by Vanessa Pahlad-Singh, MS, CCRP; Eduardo Avila; Sarah McCarthy, MS; and Nayarit Rodriguez:

By Vanessa Pahlad-Singh, MS, CCRP; Eduardo Avila; Sarah McCarthy; Nayarit Gomez In a world where time is limited, many people believe that exercise can only happen in a gym, requires equipment, or demands a large block of time, creating a mindset that keeps people inactive.  Household chores a...

02/12/2026

Show off that cert! 🧑‍🎓 Celebrate with our "I'm a Proud CCRP Certified Professional" graphic ... and make sure to tag AACVPR!

Interested in the certification? Learn more: https://www.aacvpr.org/Certified-Cardiac-Rehabilitation-Professional

02/11/2026

Did you know that the leading cause of death for people with chronic liver disease is cardiovascular disease? 🫀

This , learn how to incorporate this awareness of chronic liver disease into your CR practice with today's News & Views article by Joel Hughes, PhD, MAACVPR: https://newsandviews.aacvpr.org/Full-Article/do-your-cardiac-rehabilitation-patients-have-chronic-liver-disease-1

02/11/2026

It's , and this year, we have even more reason to celebrate the impact of advocacy. 📢

Just recently, AACVPR has helped advocate for the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which includes a two-year extension of Medicare telehealth and in‑home CR/ICR/PR flexibilities through December 31, 2027, for both physician offices and hospital outpatient programs. This is a win for patient access to CR. 👏

Will you join AACVPR leaders in DC next month to continue the momentum at DOTH 2026? Learn more about : https://www.aacvpr.org/Day-on-the-Hill

02/10/2026

Interested in learning more about the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Workshop? 🫀

Check out our News & Views article, where La Crosse Exercise and Health Program Director Kathryn Johnson, MS, ACSM-CEP, dives into what to expect at the 'Spring Training' for Cardiac Rehab Pros: https://newsandviews.aacvpr.org/Full-Article/spring-training-for-cardiac-rehab-pros-1

By Kathryn Johnson, MS, ACSM-CEP Hosted by the La Crosse Exercise and Health Program at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, this continuing education workshop will be held April 25-28, 2026. A Popular and Essential Training Opportunity For more than four decades, the Comprehensive Cardiac Reh...

02/10/2026

Today's theme is education! To celebrate, AACVPR has a deal for you. Use code CRWEEK26 to take 15% off your Learning Center purchase from now until Sunday, February 15.

Plus, this CR Week, members and non-members can access the 40th AACVPR Annual Meeting recording of the session "Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Year in Review and A Look Ahead" for free! Use code CRWEEK26FREE any time from now until Sunday, February 15.

Check out all the education that AACVPR has to offer: https://www.aacvpr.org/Learning-Center

02/09/2026

This , it's time to reimagine surgical readiness 🫀

Learn about the Dr. Linda K. Hall Innovation Award-winning prehabilitation program at CHI Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, led by Matthew Thomas, in today's News & Views article:

By Serena Agusto-Cox | News & Views At CHI Memorial Hospital – Chattanooga, a groundbreaking initiative is reshaping the way high-risk patients prepare for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. By launching a targeted prehabilitation (prehab) pilot program, the hospital’s cardiopulmonary ...

02/09/2026

From her time as a synchronized swimmer, exercise physiologist Janine Downey, MS, CCRP, applies coaching techniques to her CR practice at Emerson Hospital.

Check out our latest provider perspective on News & Views: https://newsandviews.aacvpr.org/Full-Article/exercise-physiologist-brings-love-of-coaching-and-teaching-to-cr-1

By Daryl Buchanan | News & Views Janine Downey, MS, CCRP, a senior exercise physiologist at Emerson Hospital, was introduced to synchronized swimming as a child. It quickly became a hobby that evolved into a competitive sport in high school and college. The skills she learned during this time would....

02/09/2026

The heart of cardiac rehab is community. ❤️🫀

Show your love by sending a personalized e-card to a colleague: https://www.aacvpr.org/Cardiac-Pulmonary-Rehabilitation-Weeks

02/08/2026

Happy ! This is the week to celebrate all the patients, professionals, and programs that support the life-changing practice of cardiac rehabilitation. 🫀

Celebrate with AACVPR by participating in the daily themes and sharing your program's celebrations on social media (and make sure to tag us!)

The AACVPR website has promotion materials, celebration ideas, and (NEW!) an e-card to send to that special cardiac rehabilitation professional in your life: https://www.aacvpr.org/Cardiac-Pulmonary-Rehabilitation-Weeks