Resources
General heart care information
HealthFinder
PO Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013
www.healthfinder.gov
Healthfinder offers online publications, clearinghouses, databases, websites, and support and self-help groups.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
PO Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
American Heart Association - South Central Wisconsin
2850 Dairy Dr., Ste. 300
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 221-8866
www.americanheart.org
American Heart Association links to health guides, checkups and local support groups.
Cardiac rehabilitation
Mercy Cardiac Fitness Center
1010 N. Washington St., Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 755-7996
www.mercyhealthsystem.org/cardiacfitness
Mercy Harvard Rehabilitation and Fitness Center
1000 Hayes St.
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-2975
Support groups
Mercy Stroke Survivors’ Support Group
First Wednesday of every month
4:30-5:30 pm
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center, room 1128A
For more information, or to join our mailing list, call Lori at (608) 756-6842.
www.mercyhealthsystem.org
Screenings and assessments
Heart disease risk assessments and testing
Mercy Regional Heart and Vascular Center
1000 Mineral Point Ave.
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 756-6868
www.mercyhealthsystem.org
Carotid artery/abdominal aortic artery screenings
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center
1000 Mineral Point Ave.
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 756-6400 (central scheduling)
Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings
Mercy HealthLine
(608) 756-6100
www.mercyhealthsystem.org
Cholesterol screenings
Mercy HealthLine
(608) 756-6100
www.mercyhealthsystem.org
First Choice Women’s Health Center
1015 Burbank Ave.
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 755-2438
www.community-action.org
Exercise and nutrition
Mercy Cardiac Fitness Center
1010 N. Washington St.
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 755-7996
www.mercyhealthsystem.org/CardiacFitness
Mercy Harvard Rehabilitation and Fitness Center
1000 Hayes St.
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-2975
Mercy Healthy Image Weight Management Program
(608) 884-9431
www.mercyhealthsystem.org
Call to register for the next monthly information meeting.
Stride for Health mall-walking program (FREE)
Janesville Mall Food Court
(608) 756-6100
www.mercyhealthsystem.org
Stroke information
National Stroke Association
www.Stroke.org
Web MD: Stroke Health Center
www.webmd.com (Search: Stroke)
Walworth County Support Groups/Walworth County Human Services
Human Services
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 767-7185
www.co.walworth.wi.us/Health%20and%20Human%20Services/index.aspx
