Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford
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Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford
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The Outpatient Pulmonary Program at Bradford:
Whittier offers highly trained, experienced respiratory therapists to help our patients breathe easier.

Pulmonary program

The Whittier Pulmonary Clinic is for adults with chronic pulmonary or breathing problems, such as COPD (Chronic Pumonary Obstructive Disease) and emphysema. The clinic is run by a respiratory therapy staff member and is avilable 4-5 days per week. A primary focus of the program entails regular endurance training and education. A major goal of the Pulmonary Program is to help patients become as active as their condition will allow so they may lead a more independent lifestyle. The program enables patients to reach their highest potential and live productive lives within the community.

BENEFITS OF A PULMONARY REHAB PROGRAM:

  • Decreased hospitalizations per year
  • Decreased emergency room visits
  • Improvement in symptoms
  • Improved quality of life
  • Improved activity & exercise tolerance, walking distance, & activities of daily living
  • Decreased anxiety
  • Supplemental oxygen needs
  • Medication Compliance
  • Sense of control over condition


HOURS OF OPERATION:

The Pulmonary Program is available Monday-Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, some Fridays.

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL: 978-469-1425. FOR DIRECTIONS, CLICK here

Our Address: 145 Ward Hill Avenue, Bradford, MA 01835 

 

 

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