Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

COPD education clinic

Our COPD education clinic will help you understand:

• how COPD affects your lungs
• your medications and why, when and how to take them
• what causes a COPD “flare up” and how to avoid one
• when to seek medical attention

Referrals

You need a physician's referral to make an appointment with this clinic. If you would like to attend, please speak with your doctor.

If you are admitted to hospital, you may also be referred to an Urgent COPD Clinic when you are discharged. This will help you get follow-up therapy, if needed.

Location

This is a virtual clinic. You can attend it from the comfort of home, using your telephone, smart phone or computer.

Pulmonary rehabilitation program

Our pulmonary rehabilitation program is for people with chronic lung disease. This program offers education and exercise to help you:

• become more physically active
• learn how to manage breathlessness
• improve your quality of life

Referrals

You need a physician's referral to make an appointment with this clinic. If you would like to attend, please speak with your doctor.

Location

This is a virtual clinic. You can attend it from the comfort of home, using your telephone, smart phone or computer.

Telehomecare

If you are living with COPD or chronic heart failure, Telehomecare can help.

Through a telephone and the internet, you will be linked with a registered nurse at Brampton Civic. The nurse will:

• remotely monitor your health at home
• contact you to provide support and advice if your condition changes

Referrals

A physician's referral is required to register for Telehomecare. Please speak to your doctor for more information.

For referral information, please call us at 905-494-2120 ext. 56670 or email telehomecare@williamoslerhs.ca.

To learn more about Telehomecare, please visit the Ontario Telemedicine Network's website.