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Bringing the Pritikin Curriculum to Life: Parkwest
A few months ago, I ventured into the Great Smoky Mountains to visit my first Intensive Cardiac Rehab account. I was full of anxious anticipation as I made my way along the scenic highway leading to Covenant Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. When I arrived, I met Jon Dalton and his team. At the time, they were finalizing their transition from traditional cardiac rehab (CR) to Pritikin’s Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR). Ever since that first meeting, I’ve been amazed by this team’s collaborative dynamic...
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