Service Information
Service Address: St. Mary's General Hospital Robertson Clinic for A, 911 Queen's Boulevard, Kitchener, ONInquiry Phone: 1 (519) 749-6868
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COPD Education Only
St. Mary's General Hospital
Category:
Pulmonary Clinic
Target Population: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary, Smoking
For those not appropriate for an exercise program.
Service Details
Description:
Individual COPD self-management education offered by a Certified Respiratory Educator for those with COPD who are unable to attend COPD Activation program. Education topics include but are not limited to: pathophysiology, medications, importance of exercise, lung attack avoidance and management strategies and smoking cessation (if applicable). Spirometry is done as indicated/appropriate.
Airway Clinic staff will consider referrals to other SMGH Respiratory programs as appropriate
Therapy Services:
Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Therapy
Languages:
English
Special Accommodation:
Wheelchair AccessibleYes
Cost to Client:
covered under OHIP
Parking fees (max $12.00)
Parking fees (max $12.00)
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria:
Patients must have a confirmed diagnosis or be at risk for development of COPD
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Inquiry Phone: 519 749-6868
Inquiry Phone: 519 749-6868
Referral Contact Information
Referral Instructions:
Download and complete the attached "Airway clinic referral form", and fax to 519 749-6816