Aultman Orrville Hospital to offer pulmonary rehabilitation program
Aultman Orrville Hospital recently began offering a 12-week pulmonary rehabilitation program designed to help patients who have COPD, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, a difficult COVID recovery or any health concern that has caused shortness of breath. The program will improve breathing and lung function.
"This program serves an increased need in our community, and our goal is to keep people in the community and provide services close to their homes,” said Kristen Beichler, unit director for the emergency department, cardiac rehab and stress testing.
During a typical appointment, which last one hour twice a week, a team of six specialists will have patientswork through exercises, take their vitals, evaluate their current feelings and progress and provideappropriate education to address their needs.
To learn more about the pulmonary rehabilitation program, call Jennifer Moine at 330-684-4702.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: New pulmonary rehabilitation program to serve Orrville community
