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Program:
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Education
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Toll-Free:
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1-877-292-4284 (1-877-292-4CVH)
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Address:
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Cardiopulmonary Department, 3rd Floor
2200 Eglinton Ave W
Mississauga, ON
L5M 2N1
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Map
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Intersection:
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Erin Mills Pkwy and Eglinton Ave W
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Location:
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Mississauga (Central Erin Mills)
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Service Description:
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Self-management and education rehabilitation program for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) * provides education for individuals in order to help them manage their condition as well as provides coping strategies aimed at improving quality of life
- COPD is a disorder of the lungs and includes Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema * COPD can be related to smoking and exposure from particulate matter and/or toxic gases
- COPD is a progressive disease and cannot be cured, but by properly managing the disease, patient can have a better quality of life and better control of their symptoms
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Medical referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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