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Program:
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program and COPD Education Clinic (Progression) - Milton District Hospital
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Toll-Free:
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To avoid long distance charges to a Halton Healthcare hospital, just dial local hospital number and request to be transferred
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Address:
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725 Bronte St S
Milton, ON
L9T 9K1
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Map
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Hours:
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Tue 8am-4pm by appointment
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Service Description:
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Offers education and exercise sessions to clients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to help them manage their condition and encourage them to lead an active lifestyle * nine weeks in length and consists of two sessions per week each lasting 2.5 hours and includes an initial assessment with a COPD Educator and a physiotherapist as well as a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPX) prior to commencing the program
Clinic provides support and education to people who have COPD * goal is to help patients manage their condition and learn coping strategies aimed at improving quality of life * provides individual outpatient appointments
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Fees:
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Medical services are covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program: medical referral and a referral to a respirologist are required
COPD Education Clinic: medical referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People living with COPD
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive services available
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