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Program:
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St Joseph's Care Group - St Joseph's Hospital - Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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Phone Numbers:
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807-343-2407
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Fax:
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807-343-0144
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Address:
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PO Box 3251 35 Algoma St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5G7
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Street
Address:
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35 Algoma St N
Thunder Bay
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Location:
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- St Joseph's Hospital is located on Algoma St N in the N ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Algoma St N and Camelot St
- Situated beside The Courthouse Hotel Thunder Bay
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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7-week outpatient program that meets two to three times per week; call for information
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Service Description:
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Provides assessment and treatment for clients living with chronic lung disease who are motivated to stay independent, live better and breathe easier
Focused on enhancing quality of life by offering a comprehensive and individually tailored approach to chronic lung disease through evaluation of the client's lung disease, providing education, skills and supervised exercise, with goals to:- Help clients better understand their lung condition
- Increase self-confidence and self-reliance in day-to-day management of lung disease
- Reduce the intensity and impact of symptoms of lung disease
- Prevent or reduce hospital admissions, reduce length of hospital stays and physician visits
- Provide a personalized exercise program to increase strength and endurance, decrease shortness of breath, and improve overall quality of life.
- Encourage/assist clients to maintain their pulmonary health and overall fitness post-program
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program focuses on the following skills:- Enhancing understanding of the cause, progression, and treatment of chronic lung disease
- Optimizing inhaler medications techniques
- Breathing techniques to reduce the feeling of shortness of breath
- Airway clearance techniques to control coughing and improve mucous clearance
- Strategies to help conserve energy and perform daily activities more easily
- A personalized exercise program to help improve shortness of breath and overall quality of life
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Physician or Nurse Practitioner Referral required; a spirometry of PFT (pulmonary function test) must accompany the referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals 19 years of age and older, who:
- have been diagnosed with a respiratory condition (for example, pulmonary fibrosis or COPD)
- are either a non-smoker or have a plan to quit smoking
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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7/31/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141008
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