Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a comprehensive program for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD. Our goal is to help patients improve their quality of life and reduce the severity of their symptoms. Each participant receives a plan tailored to their individual needs that includes exercise and educational components.

The Trinity Mother Frances Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is unique because it is an individualized program that occurs in a group setting. Participants build relationships with other members of the group and encourage each other in their progress.

Classes are held in convenient locations in both Tyler and Jacksonville:
   • HealthPark Plaza - 1327 Troup Highway, Tyler
   • Trinity Mother Frances – Jacksonville – 2026 S. Jackson

Classes are held thee times a week and consist of monitored exercise, educational presentations and group dialogue. To join the program, patients must be referred by their personal physician. All program exercise is supervised by a licensed respiratory therapist and participants are monitored before, during and after exercise to ensure patient safety.

Benefits of the Program

•        Improved quality of life

•        Reduced respiratory symptoms

•        Increased exercise tolerance and performance

•        Enhanced ability to perform daily routine

•        Ability to return to work for some patients

•        Increased knowledge of pulmonary disease and its management

•        Reduced number of hospitalizations and length of stay

•        Reduced depression and anxiety caused by chronic pulmonary disease

•        Improved feelings of hope, control and self-esteem

Better Breathers Support Group
Better Breathers, a support group for patients with chronic respiratory disease, meets monthly. Physicians and other health care professionals speak on issues that impact the lives of respiratory patients dealing with chronic disease.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, please call:

(903) 531-4770 – Tyler
(903) 541-4550 - Jacksonville