Happy Hearts programs

Happy Hearts programs

• |

• Happy Hearts Plus

  A 6-month, medically supervised, referral-based program.

  What the Happy Hearts Plus program includes

  • Medically supervised and case-managed support.
  • Instructor-led group exercise classes once a week. 
  • Weekly advice and consultation with a Happy Hearts case manager.
  • Weekly 1-hour educational workshops on goal setting, stress management, healthy nutrition, blood pressure, and physical activity. 
  • Support and consultation with a cardiologist, as needed. 
  • 6 months of participation. 
  • Unlimited access to our fitness centres, swimming pools, and ice rinks.

  How to join Happy Hearts Plus

  1. Get a referral: Ask your cardiac rehabilitation program or healthcare provider about a referral to Happy Hearts Plus.
  2. Submit your referral: Your completed Happy Hearts Plus Form PDF file (360 KB) can be emailed or faxed to the Happy Hearts case manager at your preferred program location.
  3. Complete your enrolment: A Happy Hearts case manager will contact you about next steps and complete your enrolment.

• Happy Hearts Maintenance

  A 6-month, community-based, self-managed exercise program for graduates of a medically supervised cardiac exercise program, including Happy Hearts Plus.

  Registration requirements

  • A referral from a case manager from a hospital cardiac rehabilitation program or Happy Hearts Plus is required. 
  • Registration is in person at your preferred Happy Hearts Maintenance location. 
  • A completed referral form must be submitted before or at the time of registration. 
  • A valid Happy Hearts Flexipass is required for the duration of registration. 

  Participation requirements

  • Participation is limited to 1 class each week at 1 location. 
  • Participation is limited to 6 consecutive months at 1 location. 
  • After 6 months, participants may continue if space is available. Priority is given to new participants with a referral. A new referral is required to continue in Happy Hearts Maintenance beyond 6 months. 

  Rejoining requirement

  • Physician clearance is required to rejoin if you have not attended Happy Hearts Maintenance for more than 6 months.

• Happy Hearts locations

  • Champlain Heights Community Centre, 3350 Maquinna Drive
  • Kensington Community Centre, 5175 Dumfries St 
  • Dunbar Community Centre, 4747 Dunbar St

  Learn more about the program: VGH Centre for Cardiovascular HealthExternal website, opens in new tab,  Vancouver Coastal Health