Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Asthma Education

Pulmonary Rehabilitation, under the direction of Pulmonary Services and located at Hendrick Medical Center, is an individually tailored, multidisciplinary program provided to patients with chronic lung diseases. The goal of this program is to return the patient to the highest possible functional capacity allowed by his or her disease process and overall life situation. This is accomplished by helping patients become more knowledgeable about their pulmonary disease, more actively involved in their own healthcare, more independent in daily care activities, and less dependent on family, friends, and health professionals.

Begun in January 1996, this program is comprised of six weeks of exercise sessions combined with patient training classes, in two groups of six to seven patients. Respiratory care practitioners conduct the exercise sessions three times a week. Patient training classes are conducted by various disciplines and include such topics as nutrition, medication, breathing techniques and travel.

An exercise maintenance program is offered two to three times a week, so patients may continue exercising after graduating from the Rehab program.

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center is a spacious area located at 1866 Pine Street, Suite B. The unit is equipped with exercise equipment, monitors and emergency equipment. Hours of operation are 8 AM until 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with the center closed for observed Hendrick Medical Center holidays. For further information, please review Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program or contact Pulmonary Rehab Department at 325.670.2280 or bcoxe@ehendrick.org.

The Hendrick Asthma Education Program is a comprehensive educational program for individuals with asthma and their families. Participants will develop a better understanding of their asthma and learn the skills they need to manage it. Certified Asthma Educators will provide one-on-one instruction and training on asthma self-management.

How we serve the community:

• Educate healthcare providers, family and community members on current asthma practices
• Offer presentations to nurses, school staff and PTAs on related childhood asthma issues
  
• Promote school-based asthma education with our KICK ASTHMA program
  
• Provide an annual summer asthma camp for area children with an asthma diagnosis thanks to the donations made through Children’s Miracle Network

For more information on any of our asthma programs please contact
Susan McQuade RRT, AE-C
325.670.2112 or smcquade@ehendrick.org