RESPIRATORY CARE

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At Black River Memorial Hospital, our Respiratory Care Department provides testing and treatments to preserve and improve lung function for those with lung disorders.

Our respiratory therapy staff works with a variety of patients, from newborns to the elderly, with breathing problems and/or lung disease.

BRMH offers pulmonary rehabilitation, a program featuring education and exercise classes that teach patients about their lungs and how to exercise and do daily activities with less shortness of breath. Patients learn how to live a better quality of life with their lung disease.

TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAMS

One of the best things you can do to protect your health and the health of those around you is to stop using tobacco which also includes smokeless tobacco, chewing tobacco and vaping products (e-cigarettes). In fact, tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. Because every tobacco user faces unique challenges, Black River Memorial Hospital offers a variety of tobacco cessation programs and services. Find out how you can get on the path to freedom from tobacco.

Inpatient Services and Counseling

Because we care about each patient's health and comfort, upon admission, all inpatients are questioned regarding tobacco usage. Referrals are made to Respiratory Care for patients that currently use tobacco. There they are briefly asked about their tobacco use history and if they would be interested in nicotine replacement while in the hospital since we are a tobacco-free campus. They are also offered materials on tobacco cessation if desired.

All patients are made aware of the "Tobacco Cessation" counseling sessions offered here at BRMH and encouraged to make an appointment with our Outpatient Respiratory Therapist.