Northside Hospital Preventive Medicine Services Founded in 1994, Northside Hospital's Preventive Medicine Services specializes in early detection and treatment plans for cardiovascular risk factors. All services are in compliance with American Heart Association guidelines. The Lipid Clinic provides individualized treatment plans based on National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines. Expert instruction is provided by referring primary care physicians, the medical director, registered dietitians, pharmacists and exercise physiologists.
Physician referral is required.
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program offers a medically-supervised exercise program for those recovering from a heart attack or any type of heart surgery. Health professionals provide information, supervision and motivation to improve total health and wellness. The Stress Reduction Clinic offers mindfulness meditation for people coping with the challenges of everyday life, anxiety, chronic illness and pain. Registration is required. Classes are taught by registered dieticians, exercise physiologists and health psychologists.