Hello all,
My name is Teresa Fietek. I am your MNACVPR 2025-2026 President. I have been working in the field of cardiac rehab for 33 years. I spent all 33 years with M Health Fairview. I started my career at the academic health care center of the University, moving to a large metro hospital at Fairview Southdale in Edina and will hopefully end my career and retire from Fairview Ridges. Throughout my career I have seen a lot of growth within the fields of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
I have been a part of the MNACVPR board since 2006. My past roles on the board include President and Membership. I have spent most of my time serving within the member relations committee. Why would one person serve on a board for so long? My daughter asks me the same question every year! Well, let me just say that I get more out of being on the board than I give. Yes, it is one more thing to add to my plate, however I have gained so much more. I have gained friendships, mentorships, and unwavering support throughout my career as a cardiac/pulmonary/SET therapist as well as within my supervisor role.
On a personal note, I have 2 grown children and 2 living grandbabies both little girls 2 yrs old and 5 months and one due in July! It is an awesome experience being able to spend time with your grown children and their babies! When I am not visiting grandbabies, I spend my vacation time at the lake with my parents in Babbitt MN or Wascott Wi with my cousins.
My goal for MNACVPR in 2025 is to continue to provide you all with various educational opportunities to fulfill your CEU bucket as economically as possible and develop a useful “dashboard” that will show you all quickly our growth and financials.
Did I mention that MNACVPR is a joint affiliate with AACVPR. As a member of the MNACVPR you get the substantial benefits of the AACVPR click here to view a short video: (you will have to log in to AACVPR to see the video): http://www.aacvpr.org/Member-Center/Joint-Affiliate-Member-Resources
Starting May 1st you can join MNACVPR/AACVPR joint affiliate for the 2025-2026 season!
If you are interested in joining a committee or the board in some capacity. Please message me or any other board member.
Thank you,
Teresa Fietek
Tfietek1@fairview.org