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A TOTAL, TIMELY TRANSFORMATION In July 2014, Jim Smith's body sent him a warning. The 53-year-old Louisville resident had a heart attack — a signal that he needed to make changes to his diet, exercise regimen and stress management. He used the health scare as a catalyst to embark on a transformative journey: One month after the heart attack, Jim joined the cardiac rehabilitation program at one of KentuckyOne Health's Healthy Lifestyle Center (HLC). "The cardiac rehab program provided the total package — I learned everything I needed to know about changing my lifestyle," Jim said. "The staff at the HLC was very encouraging; they made me feel relaxed, particularly during exercise. The heart monitor I was required to wear while working out at the HLC was a great source of comfort to me." With the support and encouragement of HLC staff and cardiac rehab classmates, Jim lost 31 pounds. By program's end, he weighed 207 pounds and was able to run again. Best of all, he had the knowledge and confidence to live a heart-healthy life. "I'm in better shape today than when I was 20 years old," Jim said. "My children are so proud of me." WE'RE WHERE YOU ARE KentuckyOne Health has three convenient Healthy Lifestyle Center locations in Louisville. Northeast: Medical Center Jewish Northeast 2401 Terra Crossing Blvd. (off Old Henry Rd., near the Gene Snyder Freeway/I-265) Downtown: Medical Plaza II (formerly Doctors Office Building) 250 East Liberty St., Suite 102 South: Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital 1850 Bluegrass Ave. After suffering a heart attack, Jim has used the Healthy Lifestyle Center to help him recover and get in better shape. Louisville Metro Council President David Tandy (center), and Louisville Metro Economic Development Manager Keisha Deonarine (right center), help open a HLC location at Medical Plaza II in downtown Louisville. � ORNISH PROGRAM — The HLCs' newest service, the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease ™ is the first program scientifically proven to not only prevent heart disease and other chronic conditions, but also to undo it. KentuckyOne Health is the first and only health care provider in the state providing the Ornish Reversal Program, which uses lifestyle changes to improve health. These lifestyle changes include altering the way participants eat, move, manage stress, and find emotional support to improve overall well-being. It is delivered in 18 four-hour group sessions over a nine-week period. A qualifying diagnosis and physician's prescription are required for insurance to cover the program. "We're proud of the variety of services we offer at the HLCs, but what's most important is the feeling of being welcomed and cared for that our staff gives everyone who comes through the doors," Dr. Ballard said. "The human connections clients make when they come to our centers are the keys to progress in their wellness journeys." Want to learn more about the HLCs and the Ornish Reversal Program? Call 502.581.0110 or visit KentuckyOneHealth.org/ healthylifestyle. ONE HEALTH | Summer 2015 13