Bartlett Regional | House Calls | Winter 2021

10 House Calls Winter 2021 7 things to know about cardiac rehab If you have a heart problem, cardiac rehab may be what’s best for your ticker right now. Here’s what you need to know about this program that may help you live better and longer. 1 It’s an outpatient program. Cardiac rehab is a medically supervised program for people with heart problems. Participants exercise to get stronger, and they receive heart-healthy education, counseling and support. 2 Rehab could help keep you active and out of the hospital. It can help you resume favorite activities—like golfing or ballroom dancing—after a heart attack. And it may reduce your need for chest pain medicines, as well as cut your risk for future heart attacks, hospital stays and even early death. 3 Many people qualify. You may be a candidate if, for instance, you have or have had a heart attack, heart failure, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart-valve surgery, angioplasty, angina or coronary heart disease. 4 The exercises are safe. In rehab, the exercise is tailored to your needs. And it’s monitored for your safety. For instance, you might exercise on a treadmill or a rowing machine to help improve your fitness level. 5 You’ll learn to care for your ticker. Rehab participants learn healthy changes, such as eating right, quitting smoking and reducing stress. 6 You can ask for it. To find out if cardiac rehab is right for you, ask your doctor. 7 It’s often covered by insurance. Medicare and many private insurance plans cover cardiac rehab. Sources: American Heart Association; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Rest in peace, Donna Pratt Remembering Donna’s loving ways and her huge smile Donna Jean Pratt passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. Donna, the 12th child of David and Mamie Williams, was born on April 19, 1957, and raised in Hoonah. Donna was a graduate of Hoonah City Schools and attended Griffin Business College in Seattle, Washington. After, she worked in many fields and retired from the U.S. Forest Service, where she received two awards for her efficiency. She was also a member of the Presbyterian Church. Donna was a T’akdeintaan of the Tlingit tribe–Raven moiety and a child of the Chookaneidi. Her Tlingit name is Kaatatee. She was grandchild of the Kaagwaantaan, Kiksadi, Lux.naxadi, Lukaa.adi, and Auk kwaan. Donna came from the Ravens Nest House, the Yeil’ Kudi Hit. Her memorial service took place on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Alaska Memorial Park. Burial immediately followed. According to the Alaska Division of Public Health, her passing was the second death in Juneau attributed to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Donna’s Aunt Carol says, “Our family is very grateful to Bartlett Regional Hospital and their wonderful staff for the kindness and care given to Donna during her illness with COVID. Gunalchéesh.” During her CCU stay the last two weeks of July 2020, Donna was compelled to share her experience on social media. From her Bartlett hospital room, where she was allowed no visitors, she spoke to hundreds of people all over the world and made a difference in the struggle to control the spread of this pandemic. Gunalchéesh, Donna! Katie White, RN, and Donna Pratt