Caring for My COPD
Caring for My COPD is a 10 week community-based pulmonary rehab program that aims to help people better manage their COPD and to reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations for acute exacerbations ("flare ups").
The program consists of:
- Weekly education and exercise sessions for 10 weeks
- Follow up by a multidisciplinary team for 12 months
Our team consists of a Kinesiologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Dietitian, and smoking cessation support from a Registered Nurse.
Who is eligible?
Anyone diagnosed with mild to moderate COPD
Who is not eligible?
- Clients residing in long-term care facilities
- Clients who are medically unstable
- Clients with severe to end-stage COPD
Locations
The program is primarily offered in person at 363 Colborne Street in Brantford; however, program access can be tailored for clients from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk via virtual services and satellite locations.
Referral to Caring for my COPD
Speak to your Primary Care Provider or Respirologist about a referral OR contact us directly at (519) 754-0777 ext. 472 to initiate a self-referral.
For more information about COPD
Canadian Lung Association
Ontario Lung Health Foundation
Living Well with COPD
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Pre- and Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry: Measures lung function before and after using a prescribed bronchodilator medication.
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Spirometry Without Bronchodilator: Measures lung function without administering a bronchodilator medication
- GRCHC accepts external referrals for spirometry testing from healthcare providers.
- To refer a patient, please complete the Spirometry Referral Form and fax it to 519-754-0757.
- Healthcare providers are asked to review the contraindications listed on the referral form before submitting it.
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