COPD Education Center
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Mercy's COPD Education Center in Washington, Mo. is now open. The center is conveniently located at Mercy Medical Building South (by the Sleep Lab). One-hour appointments are available for patients with COPD Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. There is no cost for this service.
During the appointment, a respiratory therapist works with patients to:
- Provide COPD education
- Assess immunization status
- Engage the patient in a smoking cessation program
- Perform medication reconciliation and discuss the importance of adherence
- Teach the correct use of inhalers and nebulizers
- Complete manufacturer assistance forms if the patient has trouble affording medications
- Assess whether the patient is a candidate for pulmonary rehab, nutritional counseling or care management
- CPAP equipment evaluation/education
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Physical Referral
A referral to the COPD Education Center is required. Speak with your doctor to see if the center is a good fit for your health needs. If you would like to speak with someone about a physician's referral, please call
636-390-1771