Pulmonary rehabilitation is a physician-directed program designed to help patients recover from acute lung disease or lessen the severity of chronic pulmonary conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control, chronic lower respiratory disease is the sixth leading cause in the United States. At Jenkins County Medical Center, we want to provide the services needed to help our patients regain their proper respiratory function.
Due to these acute and chronic conditions, many patients have to change their daily activities, exercise levels, or routines. The medical staff at Jenkins County Medical Center wants to improve our patients’ quality of life. Our goal is to provide exercises and therapies allowing our patients to feel better and return to their life before their acute or chronic lung disease.
We understand that chronic pulmonary conditions can make even the simplest tasks difficult. Our respiratory therapists and physicians are here to provide a care plan for those patients who need to lessen the symptoms of their chronic diseases. Whether our patients need oxygen therapy, endurance exercises, or medical equipment that may help, our medical team will do what they can to provide the best care possible.
The personal respiratory care and pulmonary rehabilitation programs at our hospital are for a number of conditions. Our medical staff will provide a personalized program for patients with the following conditions:
Jenkins County Medical Center’s respiratory care and pulmonary rehabilitation program provides convenient and exceptional care to our acute and chronic lung disease patients. Our program offers individualized plans for each patient, which include one-on-one sessions with our qualified respiratory therapists and physicians.
Patients can expect regular pulmonary therapy sessions during the rehabilitation process at our facility. It is usually two to three times a week, and the program typically lasts about 12 weeks. As our medical professionals evaluate patients throughout the pulmonary rehabilitation program, the care plan can be adjusted to fit the patient’s needs.
Our therapists guide patients in performing various breathing exercises that help improve strength and endurance. Although these exercises may be challenging, our medical team is there with patients every step of the way. Therapists monitor oxygen levels and other vital signs throughout the weekly sessions.
When patients complete their rehabilitation program, our medical team ensures they understand the best ways to avoid rehospitalization due to infection. We take time to show patients how to properly clean their equipment so they can reduce possible infections when they are home.
At Jenkins County Medical Center, we provide respiratory care and pulmonary rehabilitation for those in and around Jenkins County with both acute and chronic lung diseases. Our experienced therapists and medical staff members strive to deliver the best experience for our patients through personalized treatment plans for each individual in our program.
We care about our patients’ health. We teach them ways to heal and avoid rehospitalization. We provide quality respiratory care and education about their conditions. Jenkins County Medical Center is the rehabilitation center that helps patients return to a healthy life outside the hospital.
Please call us at (478) 982-4221 ext. 239 for a free consultation to start your journey.
Keith Baker is our Director of Pulmonary Rehab Services
