Pulmonary Rehab Program (Kamloops)
This program is currently not running due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Program contact
Name: Tracee Gallant
Phone: Cell # 778-220-3761
Email: Tracee.Gallant@interiorhealth.ca
Program location
Primary and Community Care
#201-376 Tranquille Road
Kamloops, BC V2B 3G6
Phone # 250-312-3280
Program details
The Lung Health Program is a supervised exercise and education program that runs twice weekly for six weeks. Classes consist of one hour of exercise and one hour of education. The program is run by a registered Respiratory Therapist and a registered Community Physiotherapist from Interior Health.
Supported languages
English
Application process
Referral required
Diseases
Anyone diagnosed with a chronic lung condition, such as:
- COPD
- Emphysema
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chronic asthma
- or Bronchiectasis.
Other conditions include:
- Restrictive lung diseases, lung transplant or resection.
Program offerings
Aims of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Increase activity level.
• Improve quality of life.
• Reduce occurrence of flare‑ups.
• Improved management of shortness of breath.
• Managing stress.
• Reduced hospital admissions and length of stay