Dallas County Hospital

Tonight is the annual Perry Chamber dinner! Can you believe it was almost one year ago that we won Business of the Year at last year's event? What an honor! And we have the plaque to prove this is not an April Fool's joke.

There are many reasons patients approach us for Pulmonary Rehabilitation care. Here are some of the most common: 1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • Moderate to Severe COPD: Patients struggling with breathing, especially during physical activity. Pulmonary rehab improves lung function and quality of life. 2. Chronic Asthma • Severe or Uncontrolled Asthma: Patients who experience frequent exacerbations, difficulty controlling their symptoms, or reduced lung function may benefit from pulmonary rehab to help manage symptoms and improve physical endurance. 3. Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and Other ILDs: These conditions cause progressive scarring of the lung tissue, leading to difficulty breathing. Pulmonary rehab can help improve exercise tolerance and reduce shortness of breath. 4. Post-Lung Surgery • Lung Cancer Surgery, Lung Transplants, or Lobectomies: Patients who have undergone lung surgery often experience reduced lung capacity and need rehabilitation to rebuild strength and improve lung function. 5. Pulmonary Hypertension • Moderate to Severe Pulmonary Hypertension: This condition causes high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, leading to shortness of breath, fatigue, and reduced exercise tolerance. Pulmonary rehab can help improve overall fitness and quality of life. 6. Cystic Fibrosis • Chronic Cystic Fibrosis Patients: Cystic fibrosis causes thick mucus buildup in the lungs, leading to frequent infections and difficulty breathing. Pulmonary rehab helps with managing symptoms and maintaining physical health. 7. Other Chronic Respiratory Diseases • Bronchiectasis, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: Patients with these conditions also benefit from pulmonary rehab to reduce symptoms, improve lung capacity, and enhance daily functioning. 8. COVID-19 Recovery (Long COVID) • Post-COVID Patients: Those who have experienced severe respiratory symptoms from COVID-19, including lasting shortness of breath, fatigue, and reduced lung function, may benefit from pulmonary rehab to help regain strength and improve lung health. 9. Patients with Respiratory Failure • Chronic Respiratory Failure: Patients who rely on supplemental oxygen or have a history of respiratory failure often benefit from pulmonary rehab to increase strength, endurance, and quality of life. Reach out to DCH today and let us know how we can help!

The Hospital's Lab Director does a wonderful job liaising with LifeServe Blood Center to host regular blood drives at DCH. One was hosted just last week and we achieved a great number of donations. For our Surgery Director, Michelle, this was a first time donating! Stay on the look out for more information on donating, both in Vitals and on the LifeServe website. Another great opportunity for touching lives and serving at DCH.