Pulmonary Rehabilitation
We provide:
- Individual and Group Assessments
- Supervised Exercise
- Education Series
- Support
- Virtual Home Program Options
Our team, comprised of a physiotherapist, rehab assistant, and clerical staff, will work with you and your doctor/nurse practitioner to ensure you get the best possible care for managing your lung disease.
Hours of Operation: Monday-to-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone number: 705-328-6094
What you need to know
Who can participate?
Adults with Lung Disease: COPD (emphysema, chronic bronchitis), restrictive lung disease, asthma, pre/post lung transplant
How do I register?
Your family doctor/nurse practitioner or specialist must refer you to the program. The service is free of charge. Click here for the Health First Referral Form.
How long is the program?
The exercise program runs 12 weeks (once per week for 90 minutes). Virtual Home Programs are also available.
What education classes are offered?
Group education sessions offered:
- Healthy vs. Impaired Lungs
- Excercise is Medicine
- Use of Puffers
- Mediterranean Diet
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Rescue Breathing Techniques
- Energy Conservation
- See Cardiac Rehab or Diabetes Education for oter group education sessions offered by Health First.
What should I bring to my Appointment?
- Ontario Health Card
- Reading glasses, hearing aid if needed
- ALL medications in their original bottles, prescribed and over-the-counter, including herbals and vitamins
- Friend or family to accompany you, if you wish
Where is it located?
The Pulmonary (Lung) rehabilitation program is located on the third floor at Ross Memorial Hospital. Enter the hospital through the main entrance then take the BLUE elevators to the third floor, turn right off the elevator, and then turn left into the Health First unit.
Map to the Health First Unit from the Main Entrance
Where can I get more information on Lung Disease and Pulmonary Rehabilitation?
- The Lung Association: www.on.lung.ca/
- Living Well with COPD: www.livingwellwithcopd.com
- Living Well with Pulmonary Fibrosis: www.livingwellwithpulmonaryfibrosis.com
Phone: (705) 328-6094
Fax: (705) 328-6202
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Page Last Updated: July 22, 2024