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“The purpose of Cardiac Rehabilitation is to provide progressive exercise and education to individuals with heart disease. Through this process we will assist you to increase your cardio-pulmonary endurance, prevent further complications and return you to your normal lifestyle. We believe as patients assume responsibility for their recovery and well being, they are more likely to make long term lifestyle changes to optimize their health. We look forward to assisting you to a healthier lifestyle.”
Judy Phelps, RN Cardiac/Pulmonary Services 
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Dickinson Pulmonary Rehab
1721 S. Stephenson Ave Iron Mountain, MI 49801 Phone: (906) 776-5548 Fax: (906) 776-5478 |
Pulmonary Rehab at DCH was established in 2006. This department is staffed with 4 experienced registered nursing professionals.
Breathing is something we often don’t even have to think about—we take for granted the ability to get air in and out of our lungs. But for the person with chronic lung disease, the simple act of breathing can prove difficult. Helping patients to breathe easier and live healthier lives despite their chronic disease is the goal of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at Dickinson County Hospital.
The Phase II Pulmonary Rehab staff sees outpatients two or three times a week for one hour sessions with a focus on education and exercise. Qualifying diagnoses can include such things as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, COPD, lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis. Education topics focus on breathing retraining, work simplification, understanding lung disease, energy conservation, healthy nutrition, exercise planning, smoking cessation, medications including oxygen therapy, nebulizers and inhalers, stress management and motivation.
Staff assists in the achievement of patient goals such as increasing strength, improving endurance, enhancing exercise tolerance and decreasing anxiety. The sessions are conducted in a comfortable and safe environment with a variety of equipment available including seated exercise. Harmonica therapy proves helpful and fun as patients participate in a group setting.
A Monitored Exercise self-pay program is available for those patients that wish to continue exercising in the department when they have completed Phase II Pulmonary Rehab.
Patient satisfaction in this department is very high including such comments as: “You gave me the confidence I needed to try new things and keep doing what I enjoy.” “I have had an amazing recovery. I know I would not have been able to do all of this on my own.” “My quality of life is better than it’s been in years.” “I still play my harmonica—it’s good lung exercise and FUN.”
Judy Phelps RN Supervisor, Shirley Dishaw-Beck RN, BSN, Amber Harrell RN, BSN, and Allyson VanOss RN, BSN. All nurses are certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and attend annual conferences sponsored by WISCPHR (Wisconsin Society for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Health & Rehabilitation) to keep them current on the latest innovations in the field.
The goals of the staff are to provide for the physical, psychological and social well being of each individual patient. If you have questions or would like additional information contact the Pulmonary Rehab Department at 776-5550.
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JUDY PHELPS, RN
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"When the opportunity to work in Cardiac Rehabilitation presented itself to me in 1992, I was reluctant to say the least. After over 20 years working with heart patients I can now say it was the best career decision I ever made. Our patients generally spend several months with us and some continue to attend the program for many years. I enjoy helping patients learn how to live a healthy lifestyle. The most rewarding part of my job is when I see them years later in the community still exercising and looking great."
Professional Education
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SHIRLEY DISHAW - BECK, RN, BSN, CCRN
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“I love working with my patients in Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation because I see their progression over months, and sometimes over years,” commented Shirley Dishaw-Beck, RN. “They become friends, and there is time to make a real connection with them. Inpatient nursing is very rewarding as well, but the nurse’s impact is over a much shorter period of time, and we do not necessarily see the long term effects of our care.”
Professional Education
Clinical Interest/Expertise: Pulmonary Disease. |
AMBER HARRELL RN, BSN
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"My previous nursing experience was inpatient care so when the opportunity presented itself to change my practice focus to outpatient nursing, I was excited and nervous. Working in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab has allowed me to develop a more long term relationship with my patients. Getting to know them on a more personal level has proven very rewarding. It has also shown me how I can positively impact my patients through the education that I am able to provide."
Professional Education:
Worked as an RN for 10 years in Critical Care and Hematology/Oncology. Joined the Cardiac Rehab Team in 2014 after working for 2 years at DCHS. |
Allyson VanOss, RN, BSN
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“I am so happy to have joined the team in Cardiopulmonary Rehab. My last ten years of inpatient care were spent in the area of critical care. This experience has given me a strong knowledge base of a multitude of medical conditions, including cardiac and pulmonary disease. I am excited to be working with patients in the outpatient setting and am looking forward to teaching and motivating them to make healthy changes to their lifestyle.”
Professional Education:
Northern Michigan University BSN 2002 ACLS/BLS, PALS Employed at DCHS since 2002 – 10 years Critical Care experience |
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DCHS Pulmonary Rehab
1721 S. Stephenson Ave Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Phone: (906) 776-5550 - Fax: (906) 776-5369
1721 S. Stephenson Ave Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Phone: (906) 776-5550 - Fax: (906) 776-5369
