MACVPR Mission Statement
The Montana Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation, or MACVPR, is the leader for cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation in Montana. MACVPR is dedicated to responding to, and carrying statewide opportunities for cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation in Montana. MACVPR will empower (PASS-IT-ON) its members to meet the challenges of tomorrow and to sustain excellence in cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation delivery by sharing resources to ensure quality outcomes. MACVPR is accountable to our members, our programs, our national leadership, and expect accountability among our members.
AACVPR ANNUAL MEETING 2026
Where Energy Meets Impact
San Antonio Texas
September 30-October 2, 2206
The premier educational event each year for AACVPR. Come learn from leading clinicians and researchers in our field. Attend the conference in person or purchase the “On-Demand Access Pass” which will give access to online digital recordings of all sessions after the conference. We look forward to a presentation by MACVPR members Mike McNamara (State of Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services, Helena) Mandy Frickel (St Vincent Healthcare, Billings). They will be presenting “Bridge to Cardiac Rehab: Empowering Underserved Patients with Innovative Solutions” at the conference.
MACVPR Mentorship Program
The MACVPR Mentorship Program is designed to strengthen cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services across Montana by connecting members who are seeking support with experienced colleagues. The goal is to promote collaboration, share best practices, support professional growth, and enhance the quality of care delivered statewide.
If you are interested in learning more about the mentorship program please reach out to Ashley Markle – ashley.markle@fmdh.org
MACVPR DISTINGUISHED PARTNER AWARD
Congratulations to Mike McNamara, MS, FAACVPR who received the MACVPR Distinguished Partner Award at this year’s annual meeting.
Thank you Mike for your contributions and dedication to our profession and MACVPR!
MACVPR Webinar Series
“MACVPR Webinars occur on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 12:15 via zoom. Our 2026-2027 Fall-Winter Webinar Series will begin October 13 with a presentation by Julia O’Shea, RRT, Breathing Assessment & Retraining.”
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Performance Measures: Hybrid CR vs. Traditional CR
- Wildfire Smoke: Impacts on Health in a Changing Climate
- COVID-19 and Pulmonary Rehab
- The Montana Quit Line
- Updates to the Montana Outcomes Data Registry 3/22/2021
- Contemporary Approaches to Exercise and Heart Failure
- Highs and Lows of Cannabis in the Rehab Setting
- Cardiac College
