Hello all,
My name is Julie Czeck, and I am MNACVPR’s 2024-2025 President. I have been working in the field of cardiac rehab for more than 33 years. The majority of my experience was working at the CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center in St. Cloud, MN. I worked with patients in all aspects of cardiac rehab from seeing patients as inpatients, monitored rehab and Maintenance. I was also part of the support team for the pulmonary program. I have been working for Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab for the last 3+ years which has provided me insight into how cardiac rehab programs function across the country.
On a personal note, I live with my husband near Saint Joseph, Minnesota. As empty nesters we like to spend time with friends and family traveling, playing volleyball or visiting our new grandchild. In the spring you can find me outside planting flowers to enjoy in the summer and fall or watching deer from my office window.
I have been a part of the board for MNACVPR for almost 10 years now. I have participated as part of the member relations committee and as the Secretary. I have found great support from my fellow board members and often send off a quick message to gain opinions or answers from colleagues working in cardiac and pulmonary rehab. It has been extremely helpful when making program decisions over the years.
My goal for 2024 is to continue the initiative of increasing participation from hospitals across the state. If you are a current member of MNACVPR, please consider joining one of our committees. You can do this virtually! If you are not a member, please consider joining us. We would love to add more voices to our state group!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Julie jczeck@pritikin.com