OUR MISSION
We are dedicated to promoting health and wellness and preventing cardiovascular diseases through the dissemination of education for the benefit of health care professionals, clinical practice and the public at large.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Education
To provide education for health care professionals working in Cardiac RehabilitationAwareness
To promote public awareness of the nature of Cardiac Rehabilitation services availableScience
To promote scientific research in Cardiac RehabilitationCommunication
To provide ongoing communication and networking opportunities to membersDevelopment
To advance the standards of care in Cardiac Rehabilitation through ongoing development of Resource and Outcomes ManagementSpread Information
To obtain and disseminate information regarding reimbursement for Cardiac RehabilitationABOUT US
Our History – The Making of a State Organization
Behind many beginnings, there are interesting stories. The history of CSCR’s beginnings is no exception. In the fall of 1980, two meetings took place – one in Northern California and one in Southern California. At each, the need for a regional or statewide organization to better meet the needs of Cardiac Rehabilitation was discussed. The meetings were held almost simultaneously – just one day apart, yet neither group was aware of what the other was doing!
The Southern California meeting took place in Loma Linda, with a group of interested Cardiac Rehabilitation health professional attending. Lynn Tripp, Barbara Gray, Judy Palesky and Barbara Lundsford organized another meeting. Marge Patzer, Marge Cordova and Pat Dietrich joined them in Stockton to discuss the possible need for a state Cardiac Rehabilitation organization. They developed a letter to be sent out to various Cardiac Rehabilitation programs.
When the Southern California group received this information, they contacted the Northern California group. When the two regions met at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek, energy abounded. Many ideas were formulated and a state organization was born!
The California Society for Cardiac Rehabilitation held its first official board meeting in the spring of 1981. Bylaws were further developed and CSCR was incorporated on June 17, 1983. In addition to state officers, the Northern California and Southern California chapters have in-state regional officers. California’s size dictates continued regional meetings to meet the needs of CSCR members throughout the year.
The past 34 years have seen tremendous growth for CSCR. Much more is planned for the future, but it will only happen with continued enthusiasm and support for this very important organization.
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California Society for Cardiac Rehabilitation
4 months ago
🚨 New Job Alert!
Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley is looking for an RT for their Pulmonary Rehab program 🫁 It is a .75 FTE position (7.5hrs/4 days per week) and would most likely start mid February. If you or anyone you know are interested, head over to stanfordhealthcare.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SHC_ValleyCare_External_Careers ... See MoreSee Less
California Society for Cardiac Rehabilitation
6 months ago
www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-california-cscr-networking-event-in-personvirtual-tickets-725292719... ... See MoreSee Less
California Society for Cardiac Rehabilitation
6 months ago
Join us for our SoCal in-person networking meeting hosted by @csusbksa at CSUSB. NorCal we didn’t forget about you, please join us virtually. Register using the QR code in the flyer. ... See MoreSee Less
California Society for Cardiac Rehabilitation
6 months ago
ATTENTION Cardiac rehab professionals. We will be hosting a SoCal Networking meeting a CSUSB, we will be providing CEUs and cover the Million Hearts initiative updated Change Package. Come in person to network with your peers share ideas, join the in-person breakout conversations for program development………. NorCal, we will be offering a virtual delivery for the didactic education. See you soon. Follow the link in our story or copy and paste the link below. www.eventbrite.com/o/california-society-for-cardiac-rehabilitation-12004917269 ... See MoreSee Less