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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR3789 | Last Full Update: 17 Apr 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Lung Health |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Lanark |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | George St and Robertson Dr |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Assessment, spirometry (breathing testing), education, development of an action plan and follow-up care for clients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) * Registered Respiratory Therapist/Certified Respiratory Educators (CREs), Clinical Health Promoters and Primary Care Practitioners provide assistance with managing symptoms, smoking cessation STOP nicotine replacement therapy program: clients who want to stop smoking can receive up to 26 weeks of nicotine replacement therapy coupled with individual counseling and support Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program: eight-week program (twice per week) for clients with COPD including exercise, education and support. Available in Almonte, Barry's Bay, Kemptville and Perth. |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Wed 8 am-6:30 pm * Thu, Fri 8 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Renfrew County |
| Eligibility | Residents of Lanark County * Pulmonary rehabilitation program: individuals with COPD |
| Application | Call for more information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services ~ Asthma ; Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services ~ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ; Pulmonary Function Screening ; Smoking/Vaping Cessation ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| Waiting List | Yes, length varies according to program. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-259-2182 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-762-0496 |
| Fax | 613-259-5235 |
| info@nlchc.on.ca | |
| Website | www.nlchc.on.ca |
| Primary Contact | Christina Dolgowicz, Lung Health Coordinator; Phone: 613-259-2182 ext 2339; Email: cdolgowicz@nlchc.on.ca |
| Primary Executive | John Jordan, Executive Director, Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services; Email: jjordan@lrhcs.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Amy Vanderspank, Director of Finance; Email: amy@lrhcs.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (via Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)) ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 136054095 RR0001 |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Canadian Centre for Accreditation * Member of the Association of Ontario Health Centres |