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Ballarat Health Services - Central Intake
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Ballarat Health Services - Central Intake
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Location
102 Ascot Street BALLARAT VIC 3350
Opening times
Today
9am–5pm
Friday
9am–5pm
Monday
9am–5pm
Tuesday
9am–5pm
Wednesday
9am–5pm
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For information about this service, or to book an appointment, please call.
Call 03 5320 6690About this service
Facilities
Appointment needed
You'll need to book an appointment before you come.
Billing
Fees apply
You'll need to pay. You may be able to make a Medicare claim. Check before visiting.
Additional information
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an 8 week program that offers a 1 x 2 hour education and exercise session per week plus an additional exercise session per week. A medical referral and interview are required prior to group inclusion.
The group is suitable for people with Chronic Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (emphysema and chronic bronchitis), bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis and pre and post lung volume reduction surgery.
The program is not designed to meet the needs of those clients who require services during an acute exacerbation or individualised treatment from their chronic lung condition. Participants are required to be medically stable and able to participate in a group environment.
Current smokers are not excluded, however they must show a commitment to quit smoking.
The program is an exercise and education program involving physiotherapist, doctor, dietitian, occupational therapist, pharmacist and psychologist.
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is located at the Peter Heinz Centre, Queen Elizabeth Centre, Ascot St South, Ballarat.
Fees
$50
Area Serviced
Central Highlands
Initial Contact
Peter Heinz Centre Reception, Ph: 03 5320 3885
The group is suitable for people with Chronic Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (emphysema and chronic bronchitis), bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis and pre and post lung volume reduction surgery.
The program is not designed to meet the needs of those clients who require services during an acute exacerbation or individualised treatment from their chronic lung condition. Participants are required to be medically stable and able to participate in a group environment.
Current smokers are not excluded, however they must show a commitment to quit smoking.
The program is an exercise and education program involving physiotherapist, doctor, dietitian, occupational therapist, pharmacist and psychologist.
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is located at the Peter Heinz Centre, Queen Elizabeth Centre, Ascot St South, Ballarat.
Fees
$50
Area Serviced
Central Highlands
Initial Contact
Peter Heinz Centre Reception, Ph: 03 5320 3885
Other services at this location
- Physiotherapy
- Community health services
- Aged care planned activity group
- Aged care planned activity group
- Social workers
- Acquired brain injury information and referral support
- Prosthetic and orthotic service
- Disability aids and equipment
- Dietetics
- Aged care planned activity group
- Nutrition
- Health information and referral
- Occupational therapy
- Community health services
- Respite care
- Podiatry
- Speech pathology
- Prosthetic and orthotic service
- Community health services
- Continence service
- Support groups
- Community health services
- Aged care planned activity group
- Palliative medicine
- Mental health information and referral
- Disability aids and equipment
- Health information and referral
- Community health services
- Community health services
- Health promotion
- Carer support
- Speech pathology
- Psychology
- Health information and referral
* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.
* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.