Pulmonary Rehabilitation earns accreditation

UTICA, N.Y. » The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Pulmonary Rehabilitation program has met strict standards of practice and has been awarded certification through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

For patients with chronic respiratory problems, pulmonary rehabilitation can help increase endurance and decrease shortness of breath. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at MVHS is one of only 18 programs in New York State certified by the AACVPR.

The three year accreditation ensures that the MVHS Pulmonary Rehabilitation program meets the essential standards of care.

“I am very proud of the work we do and that our capabilities have been recognized,” said Patrick Dooley, RRT. “This accreditation represents the commitment, dedication and passion of our team to always provide the highest quality of care to patients which truly sets our program apart.”

AACVPR, founded in 1985, is dedicated to reducing morbidity, mortal- ity and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, research, rehabilitation and disease man- agement. One aspect of their core mission is to improve the quality of life for patients and families.

For more information on pulmonary rehab at MVHS, call Patrick Dooley, RRT, at 315- 624- 5391 or visit mvhealthsystem.org/pulmonary-rehab.

PHOTO COURTESY MOHAWK VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMS From left, pulmonary rehabilitation employees Adisa Brown, Elvisa Cerimovic, Julie Johnson and Patrick Dooley.