How Our Program Works
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The good news is COPD is often preventable and treatable.
What Our Program Includes:
- Individual physical assessment and goal setting
- 12-week group education and exercise session (in person or virtual)
- Personalized home exercise program
- Health and self-management education
- Connecting with community resources
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How Our Program Will Help You:
- Manage COPD symptoms
- Improve quality of life
- Improve fitness levels, energy, and endurance
- Reduce stress, anxiety, and depression
- Reduce illness and hospital admission
- Lower the risk of other conditions linked to COPD, such as heart disease and lung cancer
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Our Classes Include:
- In-person or virtual options
- Education on COPD self-management
- Breathing techniques
- Strength training
- Aerobic training
- Balance
- Stretching
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Where We Are Located
Oshawa, Bowmanville, Pickering, Port Perry, Virtual options
How To Join
Our program requires a referral from a physician or nurse practitioner.
The referral form PDF can also be found here
The referral can be faxed to us at 905-665-2416.
For more information, we can be reached at 905-668-6831 ext. 53093. or at lhwresp@lh.ca
