At Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, part of the Sutter Health network, our specialists can help you reach your heart health goals, prevent future cardiovascular problems and improve your overall health through a wide range of programs and classes.

Our classes are offered at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, 1501 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010 and Mills-Peninsula Medical Center - San Mateo Campus, 100 South San Mateo Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401. Some hearth health classes and support groups require a physician referral.  For a schedule and more information, please call the Mills-Peninsula Medical Center at (650) 696-5517.

Classes for Cardiac Health

Heart Health

Our heart health class is for people who don’t have cardiac disease, but who have risk factors such as high cholesterol, hypertension and being overweight. The exercise and education program can help you reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease. You receive individualized exercise programs and guidelines for making healthy lifestyle changes.

Classes are held Monday through Friday at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Mills-Peninsula Medical Center - San Mateo Campus. A doctor referral is required, and there is a fee for the class. Contact your doctor for more information.

Heart Failure Exercise Program

The heart failure exercise program is designed to help you regain energy, endurance and improve your overall cardiovascular health. Doctor referral required.

Classes are held Monday through Friday at the Mills-Peninsula Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Gym and at the Mills-Peninsula Medical Center - San Mateo Campus. A doctor referral is required, and there is a fee for the class. Contact your doctor for more information.

Medical Nutrition Therapy

We offer individual sessions with a registered dietitian and certified diabetic educator to analyze your current nutrition and lifestyle habits. Together, you create a personalized eating plan to manage pre-diabetes, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, irritable bowel syndrome, kidney disease and your weight.

The service is available for adults and children. For more information or to make an appointment, call (650) 696-4089.

Vascular Improvement Program

Our vascular improvement program is for people who experience leg pain or other circulation problems.

A doctor referral is required. For more information, call (650) 696-4914.

Support Groups

Mended Hearts Support Group

This support group is for open heart surgery candidates and survivors. Counselors who have had open heart surgery meet patients before and after surgery. The first 30 minutes of each meeting are dedicated to open group discussion, followed by guest speakers including doctors, surgeons, specialists and healthcare insurance experts.

The group meets from 10:30 am to noon on the third Saturday of each month.

Stroke Support Group

This support group is for people who have had a stroke and are able to participate in group discussions. Our group offers the opportunity to socialize, share feelings and learn how others are coping with similar problems. This is a good group for those wishing to give and receive emotional support.

The group meets from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm on the first Monday of each month.