2026 CARDIAC REHABILITATION WEEK!
About 800,000 people in the United States have a heart attack each year. Cardiac rehabilitation can not only help a person recover from a heart issue but prevent future complications. Help raise awareness by participating in #CRWeek2026 festivities, taking place February 8-14.
https://www.aacvpr.org/Cardiac-Pulmonary-Rehabilitation-Weeks
Latest News
Congratulations to Ruben Garcia, M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiologist - ASCVPR President
Leadership Update: ASCVPR 2026
Beginning in 2026, Ruben Garcia, M.S. CEP will be stepping into the role of President of the Arizona Society for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (ASCVPR).
Ruben’s vision is clear: to modernize ASCVPR into a forward-thinking professional society that delivers current, evidence-based resources for professional development, fosters a strong sense of community, and elevates the field of cardiac rehabilitation across Arizona.
Under his leadership, ASCVPR will be working toward a strategic rebrand and organizational overhaul—focused on providing members with high-quality educational content, clinically relevant insights, and cutting-edge technology to support today’s cardiac and pulmonary rehab professionals.
This is an exciting period of growth and transformation for the society. Members are encouraged to stay tuned, remain engaged, and share their input as ASCVPR builds a more modern, connected, and impactful future—together.
Visit our News and Updates page for the latest news regarding our fight for SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act.
ASCVPR's Mission
To support cardiovascular, pulmonary, and preventive medicine professionals while promoting quality patient care.
ASCVPR's Purpose
To foster and promote the interchange of ideas, mutual support of the development of cardiovascular and pulmonary, and preventive medicine professionals.
We are...
We are a joint affiliate of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) organization.
Who can Join?
Any health care and/or rehabilitation professional who has an interest in or whose work involves cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and or preventive medicine is welcome to join AACVPR/ASCVPR.