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Ontario Lung Association (The)

Hamilton Branch, Breathworks Program
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Record #: HAM0794 Last Modified: 16 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 24 Oct 2012
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Older Adult CategoriesCommunity Health - Health Info Lines ; COMMUNITY HEALTH (ALL)
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
St Peter's Hospital
88 Maplewood Ave
Hamilton, ON L8M 1W9
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton East
Major IntersectionSherman Ave S and Main St E
WardWard 3
Office Phone905-383-1616
Toll Free PhoneBreath Works Helpline 1-888-344-5864
Fax905-383-1213
E-Mailhamilton@on.lung.ca
Websitewww.on.lung.ca/Page.aspx?pid=448
Contact Information
Mailing Address1447 Upper Ottawa, Unit 4 
Hamilton, ON L8W 3J6
Primary ContactJean Foster, Area Manager
Description & Services
DescriptionThe Breathworks Helpline is a free, confidential COPD information service offered by The Lung Association. Health care professionals with special training in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) answer calls and can help you. 
 
The local Hamilton Lung Association runs a Breath works self-help program designed for people with lung and chest problems, their families and friends. The club's purpose is to provide individuals with a social and educational experience in a smoke-free community setting. Doctor's referral is required. For people who have COPD. Exercise group meets twice a week, the benefits are to increase lung capacity and give a better quality of life. This group is professionally led.
HoursMon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
DatesSeptember - June
Areas ServedHamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
EligibilityDoctors referral only, adults, seniors, youth, children
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
Public Bulletin
This program was formerly known as Broncho Busters.
AccessibilityFully Accessible
MeetingsMon, Thu 1:30 pm - 3 pm
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Service CategoriesHealth/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ; Helplines/Warmlines ~ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ; Medically Monitored Physical Fitness ~ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease