CMC'S PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR YOU

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is the fourth leading cause of death in America, claiming the lives of over 122,000 Americans. It is the term used to describe the obstruction of airflow associated primarily with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. When you have chronic lung disease, routine daily activities such as: walking, climbing steps, showering, or making the bed may cause shortness of breath. For many people shortness of breath affects every aspect of their lives. While COPD cannot be cured, it can be treated.

Most patients with pulmonary disease can maintain their usual level of activities if appropriate health care measures are followed. Cumberland Medical Center’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation program provides supervised exercise training, respiratory care instruction, emotional support, oxygen therapy, and education. Preventive and rehabilitation benefits include improved breathing, increase in strength and endurance, control of your symptoms, staying out of the hospital, assistance with your medication and oxygen management. Changes in diet, exercise and smoking habits can decrease the impact of the disease and help return the patient to a higher level of activity.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation requires a physician referral. Talk with your doctor if you are interested in more information or contact the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at Cumberland Medical Center at 931-459-7379.



Seated left to right: Kenneth Burnett, Barb Long, Carolyn Hedgecoth, Connie Tyler, and Cus Cianci.

Standing left to right: Jim Long, James Ewton, Sarah Testerman, RN, Timothy Henion, RRT, Director, Dr. Gnanaraj Joseph, Medical Director, Ernie Tucker, Deb Houston, LPN, and Vickie Myers, RN, Team Coordinator.