Highland Pulmonary Center

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HIGHLAND
PULMONARY REHABILITATION CENTER NYC
www.highlandrehabandnursing.com
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PULMOSTAR (PULMONARY CARE PROGRAM)
The Pulmonary Care Program at Highland Care
Center is designed to meet the clinical needs of
patients with chronic and acute respiratory
conditions which may require oxygen, suctioning,
nebulizer treatments and/or use of a bipap or
cpap machines. The goal of the program is to
limit the physical effects of respiratory related
illness and improve overall health. An
INDIVIDUALIZED pulmonary- focused plan of care is
designed for each patient placed in in our
Pulmonary Care Program. In collaboration with the
patient, this plan is developed, implemented, and
supervised by a team that includes a
board-certified pulmonologist, physicians,
nurses, physical occupational therapists, and
consulting nutritional and psychological
professionals.
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REHABILITATION, EDUCATION SUPPORT
Pulmonary-Focused Rehabilitation is a customized
program comprised of exercise and education
designed to help you understand your condition
and provide you with a treatment plan that
includes physical reconditioning, nutritional
counseling, emotional support, and education.
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INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN OF CARE
Throughout your stay, your condition and progress
is monitored 24 hours/7 days per week by a
trained team of licensed therapists and nursing
staff who continuously track your progress. You
will also benefit from healthy practices such as
a nutritious diet, daily exercise routines on
state-of-the-art equipment, and techniques to
assist you to cope with the stress related to
your condition.
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EXERCISE AND HEALTH
As you proceed through you INDIVIDUALIZED
program, you will learn to Exercise safely in
order to increase your physical activity and
endurance Plan and follow a healthy diet designed
to reduce stress to your respiratory system
Reduce your risk for future respiratory- related
problems Improve your overall emotional health
and well-being
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• Improved tolerance for physical activity Reduced
  subsequent hospitalizations Return to meaningful
  vocation and leisure activities

OPTIMAL GOALS OF
PULMOSTAR
PROGRAM
Reduction of significant complications
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CONTACT US
Highland Care Center 91-31 175th Street Jamaica,
NY 11432 718-657-6363 www.highlandrehabandnursing.
com
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