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New Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic now open at Hi-Desert Medical Center
New Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic now open at Hi-Desert Medical Center
June 22, 2011 
A new pulmonary rehabilitation program is now open at Hi-Desert Medical Center. Located in the hospital, the primary goal of the program is to restore patients with chronic lung disease to the highest level of independent function. Patients learn proper breathing techniques, effective use of medication, pulmonary relaxation and controlling symptoms. Studies show that those with chronic lung disease who complete a pulmonary rehabilitation program experience a decrease in pulmonary symptoms, hospital and emergency room visits and lead a more active lifestyle.
A new pulmonary rehabilitation program is now open at Hi-Desert Medical Center. Located in the hospital, the primary goal of the program is to restore patients with chronic lung disease to the highest level of independent function. Patients learn proper breathing techniques, effective use of medication, pulmonary relaxation and controlling symptoms. Studies show that those with chronic lung disease who complete a pulmonary rehabilitation program experience a decrease in pulmonary symptoms, hospital and emergency room visits and lead a more active lifestyle.
Anyone who no longer smokes and who experiences a shortness of breath with exertion is a candidate for Hi-Desert Medical Center's pulmonary rehabilitation program. Those with COPD, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema benefit from this program.
The program's medical director is Ayad Gharghoury, MD (pictured above in the pulmonary rehab clinic). The program director is Stan Joyce, BS, RPFT, RCP; and Denise Layman-Trujillo, RCP is program coordinator. Contact your physician to obtain a medical referral and get started by calling 760-366-6124. The program is covered by most medical insurances.
