The goal of the 16-week Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at the Wellness Institute at Seven Oaks General Hospital is to maximize quality of life and exercise tolerance for clients living with shortness of breath. This may include respiratory conditions such as COPD, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, or Asthma.

The program will help you:

• become informed and play an important part in your respiratory care
• develop self-management skills to better manage your condition

In the program you will learn:

• about your respiratory condition (COPD, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Asthma)
• how to recognize and understand your body's warning signals
• how to effectively take inhaled medications (puffers)
• about lung irritants and chest infections
• about the importance of exercise
• about different breathing techniques
• how to conserve your energy
• about oxygen therapy
• about nutrition and pulmonary illness
• about recognizing and coping with stress

An initial "Intake" assessment is done before you start the program. A Respiratory Therapist and Physiotherapist assess your respiratory condition and level of exercise. All sessions are delivered in a group setting with a maximum of 20 clients per group.

Self Referral or Doctor's Referral

You may self-refer or your doctor or other healthcare provider may refer you to the program. Regardless of the referral process, your doctor will be contacted and sent a formal report at the end of the program. You may download a program referral form here.

$230.  Subsidies available.

For more information on the 16-week program, including costs and session schedules, please call (204) 632-3910.

Click here to view the Pulmonary Rehab brochure.

To view upcoming session times listed in our Positively Healthy borchure, click here.