The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services at Heart Path® helps patients with Chronic Pulmonary Disease (CPD) return to a higher level of function and relieve symptoms associated with the disease.
Services are individually designed for people with:
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Cystic fibrosis
- Those who have had lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema
- We also offer services to those individuals preparing for, or returning from, lung transplantation.
Team members include a pulmonologist, physical and respiratory therapists, registered nurses, a dietitian, psychologist, and exercise specialists.
Each patient receives a personal care program based on their medical condition. The program may include patient, family, and community resource education, nutritional and psychosocial counseling, an exercise program, training in breathing techniques and bronchial hygiene, and smoking cessation.
A physician must refer patients into this program. While most insurance companies cover costs for these services, we encourage you to check with your insurance provider first.
For more information about Heart Path, e-mail us at Mary.Richard@msj.org or call 828-213-7000.
