Newman Regional Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation celebrates one year of helping patients breathe easier.
(EMPORIA, KS) A Little more than a year ago, the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at Newman Regional Health graduated their first patient. During the past year, the team reviewed more than 50 referral applicants and graduated more than a dozen patients from the program.
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation team employs a medically supervised, comprehensive program tailored to individuals with chronic lung diseases like COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and post-COVID respiratory conditions.
The program helps patients learn breathing techniques and strategies to control shortness of breath, cough, and mucus and to gradually build strength, stamina, and cardiovascular fitness.
“The primary goals of pulmonary rehab include improving symptoms, restoring functional capabilities, improving self-management skills, and enhancing overall health-related quality of life,” says Donny Bellomy, Director of the Cardio-Pulmonary Department of Newman Regional Health.
Connie Coble, RN, BSN, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Case Manager explains, “We hear from our participants nearly every session about the ways pulmonary rehab has positively impacted their lives, and their gratitude is heartwarming. In fact, we received a special gift of daisies from a grateful patient last week! We are thankful for the flowers, and for all the patients who have participated, worked hard, and helped us through this first year.”
Medicare covers many patients who suffer from COPD, Emphysema, chronic bronchitis and Post-Covid 19 conditions affecting respiratory status. Many commercial insurances cover additional conditions such as Asthma, Cystic fibrosis, Pulmonary fibrosis, pre-operative, and post-operative conditioning.
A patient must be referred by their medical provider for evaluation by the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team to be accepted into the program.
March 9-15, 2025, is recognized as Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week nationwide and is dedicated to create awareness of this important healthcare service.
To learn more about Pulmonary Rehabilitation, please call Connie Coble, RN, BSN, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Case Manager at 620-343-6800 Ext. 21312, or read the webpage at newmanrh.org/pulmonary
About Newman Regional Health: Newman Regional Health is a not-for-profit Hospital owned by the citizens of Lyon County, Kansas. Recognized as a Level IV Trauma Center, Newman Regional Health provides a full range of emergency, surgical, orthopedic, cardiac, PCI accredited Cath Lab, laboratory, and primary care. There is a well-respected inpatient acute and medical rehabilitation services department with a simulated life-style training apartment. With a mission to improve health in the community by providing high quality care and a vision to be a valued, trusted partner and regional provider of exemplary services, Newman Regional Health is considered a top community hospital in Kansas.
For more information contact: Kacie Hastings Public Relations and Outreach Specialist
(620) 343-6800 x22614