The St. Joseph's Pulmonary Program provides a comprehensive and coordinated group of services while delivering the highest quality of care for the patient's benefit.
Pulmonary care refers to the medical specialty devoted to the lungs.
Pulmonary care is necessary for patients who have chronic breathing problems, diseases such as pneumonia, or who are preparing for or who have had lung surgery. Inpatient Services St. Joseph's Before, During and After Care program has improved our patient care and decreased the length of time you will need to spend in the hospital. For patients who have pneumonia, St. Joseph's has a clinical pathway developed by a multi-disciplinary team, including doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists. The clinical pathway for pneumonia is a systematic, flexible guide for patient care. Clinical pathways for COPD and asthma are also being developed.