Are you having trouble managing your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? The Better Breathing Clinic at UPMC Northwest can help.
We offer classes that review the following topics:
Classes are held virtually and are conducted by a UPMC Northwest respiratory staff member. To register for a class, or for more information, call 814-677-1463 or 1-800-422-8888.
Thursday, March 2, 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 1, 4 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 7, 4 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m.
Download the Better Breathing Clinic flier (PDF)
The Better Breathing Clinic was introduced as part of UPMC Northwest's overall effort to reduce readmissions for COPD patients. Doctors at the hospital also identified several ways to decrease the number of readmissions by studying the habits of COPD patients after they left the hospital.
These include: