BREATH North Shore Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
- 3625 Banff Court, 2nd floor North Vancouver, BC V7H 2Z8
- nscds@vch.ca
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- 604-984-5752 ext. 2
- Fax: (604) 297-9681
The BREATH North Shore Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program supports your ability to self-manage your chronic lung condition through learning, exercising and connecting with others.
How to access
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Our program
The eight-week program consists of:
- Initial assessment with the program team/respirologist
- 16 Group Education sessions covering a variety of topics, including:
- Lung conditions
- Chest infections
- Breathing control
- Bronchial hygiene
- Pulmonary function tests
- Oxygen therapy
- Drug delivery systems
- Exercise
- Action plan
- Nutrition
- Energy conservation
- Relaxation techniques
- Stress management
- Coping skills
- Intimacy
- Travel planning
- Self-management
- Goal setting
- Each group education ends with an exercise component which includes aerobic exercise, weight training and stretches.
- A follow-up sessionat 3-6 months after the completion of the program is provided.
Sessions run from 1 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday for eight consecutive weeks. We have 8-12 participants in each session. Nearing the end of the program, the program team will connect participants to other programs offered in the community so they can keep active and exercise safely.
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Check eligibility
A doctor or nurse practitioner must provide a referral with copies of requested tests before appointments can be booked for the next available assessment program.
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Get a referral
Any doctor or nurse practitioner may refer. Have them complete the North Shore Chronic Disease Service referral form and fax the completed form to (604) 297-9681.
North Shore Chronic Disease Service referral form
The referral form must include copies of the requested tests before the appointment can be booked. The tests include:
- Medical history (within one year)
- Pulmonary function (within three years)
- ECG (within six months)
- Chest x-ray (within one year)
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Parking & Transportation
Free parking is available.
Resources
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BREATH client brochure
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Living Well with COPD exercise video - Level 1
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Living Well with COPD exercise video - Level 2
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How to use your inhaler
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How to use your Aerobika
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EveryDay Counts program
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North Shore Community Resources
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Canadian Lung Association
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Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
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Nidus
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BC Lung Foundation
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BC Cancer
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