Stephens County Hospital Opens Cardiopulmonary Rehab Facilities

11/19/2008

The new cardiopulmonary rehabilitation facilities at Stephens County Hospital are up and running.

The facilities opened on November 10. So far, Stephens County Hospital Administrator Ed Gambrell said things are running well at the new facility.

Gambrell said they have hired two nurses to work at the facility and they are getting positive initial feedback from the community.

“The two nurses have gone out and have met with a number of physicians, not just in Stephens County, but some of the cardiologists in Gainesville and Athens, so they know we have a cardiopulmonary unit,” said Gambrell. “So, when they see residents from Stephens County and from this area that need rehabilitation, they can refer them to us, instead of requiring them to drive out of town for that same service.”

Gambrell went on to say that through the new facilities, the hospital will offer cardiac patients, mainly patients who have had heart attacks, the ability to do cardiac rehabilitation.

According to Gambrell, the same thing goes with pulmonary rehabilitation. He said there are many here who have breathing problems because of different things and they will be able to get exercise treatment in the area.

The facility includes weights, workout machines, and other equipment designed to assist in those rehabilitation efforts.