Lois Adkins, clinical exercise physiologist at CHH Pulmonary Rehab, left, gives a demonstration to Coni Mays on one of the new stationary bikes during an open house celebration for Cabell Huntington Hospital Pulmonary Rehab on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Huntington.
Kerri Schultz-Britt, clinical exercise physiologist at CHH Pulmonary Rehab, left, gives a demonstration to Wilma Rucker on one of the new stationary bikes during an open house celebration for Cabell Huntington Hospital Pulmonary Rehab on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Huntington.
New exercise equipment is featured during an open house celebration for Cabell Huntington Hospital Pulmonary Rehab on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Huntington.
JR Nida, director of respiratory care services, unveils new signage alongside members of the respiratory team during an open house celebration for Cabell Huntington Hospital Pulmonary Rehab on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Huntington.
Lois Adkins, clinical exercise physiologist at CHH Pulmonary Rehab, left, gives a demonstration to Coni Mays on one of the new stationary bikes during an open house celebration for Cabell Huntington Hospital Pulmonary Rehab on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Huntington.
Kerri Schultz-Britt, clinical exercise physiologist at CHH Pulmonary Rehab, left, gives a demonstration to Wilma Rucker on one of the new stationary bikes during an open house celebration for Cabell Huntington Hospital Pulmonary Rehab on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Huntington.
New exercise equipment is featured during an open house celebration for Cabell Huntington Hospital Pulmonary Rehab on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Huntington.
JR Nida, director of respiratory care services, unveils new signage alongside members of the respiratory team during an open house celebration for Cabell Huntington Hospital Pulmonary Rehab on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Huntington.
HUNTINGTON ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Marshall Health NetworkÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Cabell Huntington Hospital recently welcomed health care providers and community members to an open house celebrating the relocation and enhancement of its pulmonary rehabilitation program.
The event Tuesday showcased the new facility in the SMART Center, located in the hospital atrium on the ground floor. Hospital officials said this move brings pulmonary rehabilitation services to a more accessible location outfitted with advanced technology to enhance patient care and recovery.
Attendees had the chance to tour the upgraded facility, meet health care providers, and explore new, state-of-the-art equipment, including two Star Trac Treadmills, an Octane Airdyne Bike, two Nustep recumbent steppers, and two Sci Fit UBE (Upper Body Ergometers).
The equipment is designed to provide patients with a comprehensive aerobic workout. Each machine focuses on building overall strength and endurance, essential for patients managing chronic lung conditions.
Karri Schultz-Britt, clinical exercise physiologist, emphasized the importance of pulmonary rehabilitation for those facing respiratory challenges.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œPulmonary rehab isnÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™t just about exercise ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” itÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s about empowering patients with the tools they need to breathe easier, stay active, and manage their conditions effectively,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ she said. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThis facility has everything we need to create a supportive and therapeutic environment.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
The Cabell Huntington Hospital Auxiliary played a key role in funding the facility upgrades.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œSupporting this renovation means that weÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™re helping to bring essential services to a more accessible space, making a real difference in the lives of our community members,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ said Coni Mays, president of the Cabell Huntington Hospital Auxiliary. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWeÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™re proud to be part of this project.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Lois Adkins, clinical exercise physiologist, said the facility will be more convenient for patients with chronic lung conditions or lung health issues.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWeÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™re excited to see how this state-of-the-art space will support patients as they work to improve their lung health and quality of life,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Adkins said.
