Whether you are recovering from a cardiac emergency or are navigating a heart condition diagnosis, UHS Cardiac Rehabilitation is here to support you on your road to recovery. This comprehensive, medically-supervised exercise and education program takes a comprehensive approach to rebuilding cardiovascular health and overall well-being.
UHS offers cardiac rehab at three locations: UHS Binghamton General Hospital, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, and UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton. Each site now also provides pulmonary rehabilitation for patients living with chronic lung conditions or recovering from acute respiratory illness.
Each location is staffed by dedicated professionals who design safe, effective programs tailored to each patient. With deep expertise and compassionate care, they guide patients throughout every step of recovery. In this spotlight, we are proud to introduce several team members from across UHS who are making a lasting impact - guiding and uplifting patients on their journey to better health.
Trey Muserallo, exercise physiologist, UHS Cardiac Rehabilitation Binghamton General Hospital
After earning his bachelor’s degree at SUNY Morrisville and completing an internship in the cardiac rehab program at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, Trey joined the cardiac rehab program full-time. In 2023, he transitioned to UHS Binghamton General Hospital.
Trey has always been physically active, which inspired him to pursue a career in cardiac rehab – helping patients recover through personalized, comprehensive exercise. For Trey, seeing patients reflect on the work they’ve put in and how far they’ve come over the course of the cardiac rehab program is what motivates him every day.
“It’s so rewarding to see the impact this program has on patients, as they put in the hard work to improve themselves and gain self-confidence,” Trey shared. “The program also provides a great bonding experience – patients form friendships with each other, and some who have finished the program will come back just to say hello to the staff. There’s a lot of good to come from the program, even beyond the benefits to physical health.”
Ashley Pierce, LPN, UHS Cardiac Rehabilitation Chenango Memorial Hospital
Ashley first joined UHS in 2022 as a medical assistant, before later earning her LPN in spring 2025. In nursing school, Ashley discovered the field of cardiac rehab and learned how much it helps people, inspiring her career path.
Ashley began working in cardiac and pulmonary rehab at Chenango Memorial in July 2025, and quickly built strong connections with her patients. Ashley recalls working with one patient in particular who was struggling to breathe. After discovering an issue with the patient’s oxygen supply, Ashley coordinated with UHS Home Care to resolve the problem – an act of going above and beyond that earned the patient’s trust and laid the foundation for a successful recovery journey.
“Cardiac rehab gives patients the confidence to return to their daily life without fear of a cardiac event,” said Ashley. “That confidence brings so much joy back to people’s lives and reduces their stress – it’s life changing.”
Brittany Shelton, BSN, RN, UHS Cardiac Rehabilitation Delaware Valley Hospital
Brittany began her career with UHS at UHS Wilson Medical Center before beginning her current role in the cardiac rehab program at DVH in the spring of 2025. Now studying to become a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Brittany is currently researching the effectiveness of cardiac and pulmonary rehab in reducing re-hospitalization.
In her time working in cardiac and pulmonary rehab, Brittany has appreciated the importance of building strong bonds with patients – supporting not just their physical health, but being there to provide essential emotional support for patients on their recovery journey.
“I like to inform patients that cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs not only help you recover from heart and lung conditions, but they improve your overall quality of life and help reduce your risk of future health issues,” Brittany shared. “I see a lot of patients who feel discouraged, and I always provide support and encourage them to stick with it. In recovery, there are always good days and bad days – setbacks are normal. What matters most is persevering, coming back for every session, and dedicating yourself to your health and well-being.”
The programs at UHS Binghamton General Hospital and UHS Delaware Valley Hospital are nationally certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), maintaining the highest standards of commitment and care for our patients. All three sites will be applying for recertification in 2026. To learn more about cardiac and pulmonary rehab services at UHS, visit nyuhs.org.