Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Welcome to the UHS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Our goal is to help you recover, improve your heart health by helping improve the risk factors that contribute to pulmonary disease, and enhance your quality of life. The UHS Binghamton General and UHS Delaware Valley Hospital Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs are a comprehensive, medically supervised exercise and education program for patients who have diagnosis of COPD, COVID-19, Chronic Bronchitis, and Lung Transplant. This page will guide you through our program's best practices, covered diagnoses, staff expertise, and the benefits you'll experience.
Benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Reduce Symptoms Related to Common Pulmonary Diseases:
- Shortness of breath, oxygen dependence and overall fatigue.
- Increased Physical Fitness:
- Develop a customized exercise plan to boost your stamina and overall physical health.
- Better Lifestyle Choices:
- Receive education and support to adopt healthier habits, including diet, exercise, stress management and smoking cessation.
- Better Control of Blood Pressure:
- Decreased reliance on medications
- Reduced Risk of Hospitalization:
- Lower the chances of future health related and related hospital visits.
- Emotional Support:
- Benefit from counseling and support to navigate the emotional aspects of heart disease and recovery.
Covered Diagnoses
Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is designed to support individuals with a range of pulmonary conditions, including:
- COPD
- COVID-19
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Lung Transplant
If you have a pulmonary condition not listed, please contact us to discuss how our program may still benefit you.
Enrollment and Cost
Patients are accepted into this program by physician referral. Since Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a medically accepted and supervisor program prescribed by your physician, it is covered by most insurance. Our team will help you determine your insurance coverage at your initial intake appointment which is done at no cost to you.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team
- Pulmonologists: Specialists in pulmonary health who oversee your treatment and rehabilitation progress.
- Exercise Physiologists: Experts in creating safe and effective exercise programs tailored to your condition.
- Nurses: Care providers with an extensive clinical knowledge who monitor your health, provide support, and ensure your safety throughout the program.
Enrollment in our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at UHS Binghamton General Hospital or UHS Delaware Valley Hospital requires a physician referral and is generally covered by most health insurances. For more information, call us today!
UHS Binghamton General Hospital
UHS Binghamton General Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Phelps Hall Gym, 20 Mitchell Avenue
Binghamton, New York 13903
(607) 762 2178
UHS Delaware Valley Hospital
UHS Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Physical Rehabilitation Center
(on the hospital campus next to the Community Pharmacy)
1 Titus Place, Walton, New York 13856
(607) 865-2155