Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

• For a quick description of the Pulmonary Rehab Program, click here
• The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program has three locations:
  • Deer Lodge Centre (DLC)  
  • Misericordia Health Centre (MHC)
  • Seven Oaks/Wellness Institute (SO/WI)
• This referral form contains the inclusion criteria, and exclusion criteria
• This program is offered to clients with chronic lung conditions that have been identified through diagnostic breathing tests
• It is an eight week outpatient program providing exercise and self-management education. It is not generalized rehabilitation or mobility focused program.
• An intake assessment must be done prior to being placed in the program.
• Clients are required to attend twice per week, for 8 weeks, for a two hour session
• Smoking cessation support is available through the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
• Referrals are accepted from primary care providers.
• Fax referrals to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Intake Coordinator at 204-940-8633
• For more information you can call 204-831-2181,
• Along with your Primary Care Provider you will work with a team of health professionals that include:
  • Program Respirologists
  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Occupational therapists
  • Dietitians
  • Pharmacist
  • Kinesiologists
  • Rehabilitation Assistant
  • Social Workers

Other Resources for Patients with Lung Disease

Below is a list of some websites that may have information, tools and resources that can be helpful to you in managing your respiratory health.

The Lung Association https://www.lung.ca/

• Virtual Pulmonary Rehab modules
• Lung Disease A-Z – information about breathing disorders, symptoms, causes, treatment and disease management
• Videos and information about using medication devices

The Lung Health Foundation https://lunghealth.ca/

• Information about different breathing disorders and treatments
• Digital learning centre with downloadable resources, modules and webcasts
• Lung Health Help Line 1-888-344-LUNG (5864) - certified respiratory educators offer free information and guidance on a variety of lung health concerns

COPD Foundation https://www.copdfoundation.org/ 

• COPD360social - an online community for individuals affected by COPD
• Education materials
• Using inhalers tutorial videos
• Research information and opportunities

Living Well with COPD https://www.livingwellwithcopd.com/

• Interactive COPD learning modules activities, exercises and resources

Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation https://cpff.ca/

• PF webinars and resource library
• Support group information
• Newsletter
• Caregiver information
• Calendar of events including Breathe right virtual exercise classes

Winnipeg Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group

• If you have Pulmonary Fibrosis and are interested in a support group, you can call 204-955-8100 or email [email protected] to register. Life with PF https://www.lifewithpulmonaryfibrosis.com/ca/
• Information about PF, treatment, medications, self-care, exercise

Living Well with Pulmonary Fibrosis https://www.livingwellwithpulmonaryfibrosis.com/

• Interactive Pulmonary Fibrosis learning modules activities, exercises  and resources

Helping Patients Get Back to Life after COVID-19/Long COVID https://healthproviders.sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/long-covid/

• Information and resources to support people living with Long COVID

American Lung Association https://www.lung.org/

• Information about different conditions
• Breathing exercises
• Action Plans
• Oxygen