The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at McLaren Flint was one of the first across the country to be accredited by
the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The program continues to be
a recognized leader in the care of pulmonary patients. The program works closely with the transplant programs at the
University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Henry Ford of Detroit. The McLaren Flint Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
has been caring for patients for over 35 years.
Who Can Benefit from this Program?
Patients with:
- Emphysema
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Restrictive Lung Disease
- Pre and Post Lung Transplant Surgery
What are the Benefits?
- Improved Quality of Life and Increased Sense of
Well-being
- Decreased Shortness of Breath
- Control Over Breathing Pattern
- Increased Exercise Tolerance
- Increased Knowledge of Management
- Decreased Anxiety and Depression
What does this program include?
Through six to twelve weeks of intensive therapy
sessions patients and family members will become
educated in:
- Understanding the Disease
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Breathing Retraining
- Panic Control
- Importance of Regular Exercise
- Community Resources which can help Resolve the
- Psychological, Social, Financial and Occupational
- Problems often Associated with COPD
What is the admission process?
Acceptance into McLaren’s outpatient program is
dependent upon:
- Referral by your family physician, MD or DO
- Preferred pre-program tests and reports within the past year:
- Pulmonary Function Test
- History and Physical
Does insurance cover this program?
This quality program is offered at a minimum cost to
the patient. A high percentage of the program’s cost is
covered by Medicare. Other insurance plans such as
Blue Cross/Blue Shield may also cover partial costs,
depending on the extent of the coverage.