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Welcome to the Cardiac Fitness Center of St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center - the only hospital-based program of its kind on Long Island.


The center is located on the park-like grounds of The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research and Education in Greenvale.


Located just off Northern Boulevard, its serene setting offers plenty of convenient and accessible parking.


Our popular fitness center enjoys more than 60,000 visits a year and recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.


Visitors are greeted by our friendly staff to make sure every exercise session feels like a welcome visit.


All of our cardiac fitness programs are medically supervised by a doctor, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals, who are always on staff.


Our award-winning center is equipped with state-of-the-art exercise equipment.


The workout circuit includes bicycles, treadmills, weight lifting stations and an indoor walking track.


All patients are prescreened for an appropriate fitness plan to ensure all of their cardiac needs are met.


Everyone is continually monitored for their progress by our highly dedicated staff.


For more information on how you can step up to better health and how we can help, call (516) 629-2040.

Nursing Certification and Education

St. Francis Hospital RNs Are Committed to Quality Patient Care

Professional Nursing Certification is an indicator to patients, their families and healthcare team members that you are qualified, competent and committed to excellence.

“The Road to Certification” leads to recognition for your professional commitment, increased job satisfaction, personal achievement, validation of your knowledge and improved patient outcomes.

St. Francis Hospital will reimburse full time and part time nursing staff for testing fees after successful completion of the exam and provide flexibility in your work schedule to attend review classes. For more information and eligibility requirements, current staff members should visit the following websites or contact their Nursing Care Coordinator. Prospective nurses should contact the nurse recruiter at (516) 562-6893.

Click here to access a list certifications and websites to find more information.