Lung Health- Asthma/COPD/ACO
A comprehensive lung health program aimed at early detection, reduce advancement of disease and implementation of self-management approaches to manage through the spectrum of condition progression through to palliative care. For those living with or at risk of developing lung disease to have the best quality of life possible.
The Respiratory Educator:
- Coordinates breathing tests (spirometry) at our location
- Does physical assessments
- Monitors medication effectiveness
- Offers education sessions
- Prepares and reviews asthma or COPD action plans
- Consults with family physicians, nurse practitioners and specialists as needed
Links
Asthma Society of Canada
Lung Health Foundation
How to Use Your Inhalers
Living Well with COPD
Lung Health Foundation:
Education & Home Exercise Modules & Videos At Home
Fitness for Breath Workouts:
- Try a Fitness for Class
- Fitness for Breath: Gentle Circuit Training
Local Virtual Pulmonary Rehab:
For more information visit Evolve Belleville
Check out the You Tube video Lisa made to help show what the Keep Breathing Program is all about.
Contact Information:
Karen Y. Brooks, MN RN, BScN, CRE, CTE
Certified Respiratory Educator/Certified Tobacco Educator
(On leave until June 2024)
613-476-0400
Dawn Calnan-Kerr, RN
Certified Respiratory Educator
613-476-0400 ext. 214
Nicole Stoness RPN
Certified Respiratory Educator
613-399-1281