Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Breathe easier. Move stronger. Live better.
When you’re living with a chronic lung condition, everyday tasks such as walking to the mailbox or climbing stairs can feel exhausting. The pulmonary rehabilitation program at Hackensack Meridian Health is here to help you take back control of your life – one breath, one step and one day at a time.
Pulmonary rehab is more than just an exercise program. It’s a comprehensive, medically-supervised plan that includes exercise, education and emotional support tailored to your specific needs and goals. Whether you’re managing COPD, recovering from lung surgery or living with another chronic lung disease, we’re here to help you improve your strength, stamina and overall well-being.
Frequently Asked Pulmonary Rehab Questions
Learn more about pulmonary rehabilitation, if you could benefit and what to expect from our program.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a personalized treatment program for people with chronic respiratory disease.
It’s designed to:
- Ease symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety and depression
- Improve your ability to exercise
- Increase independence and quality of life
- Reduce breathlessness
Chronic lung diseases often cause more than just breathing issues – they can impact your muscle strength, activity levels and mental health. Our expert team works with you to build endurance, boost confidence and learn how to better manage your condition every day.
Your personalized care plan may include:
- Supervised exercise training: You’ll work one-on-one or in small groups to build strength, endurance and lung capacity in a safe, closely monitored setting.
- Education and support: We’ll teach you how to manage your lung condition, conserve energy, improve your breathing, and recognize early signs of complications.
- Emotional and mental health support: Chronic illness can be emotionally overwhelming. We’re here to help you manage the emotional toll with counseling and support groups.
- Goal-oriented, whole-person care: Every session is built around your goals, your lifestyle, and your condition – so you can keep doing the things that matter most to you.
We care for patients with a wide range of lung conditions, including:
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Emphysema
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
- Lung cancer or recovery after lung surgery
- Lung transplant or lung volume reduction surgery
- Neuromuscular diseases that affect breathing
- Occupational or environmental lung disease
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Respiratory failure
- Sarcoidosis
If you’re unsure whether pulmonary rehab is right for you, ask your doctor or call one of our program locations to learn more.
Why Choose Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Here’s What Makes Our Program Stand Out
- A Trusted Leader in Lung Health: Our pulmonary rehabilitation program is part of Hackensack Meridian Health’s nationally recognized pulmonary and thoracic care services.
- Comprehensive, Team-Based Support: You’ll work with a dedicated team that may include pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, nurses, counselors and more. Together, we’ll support your journey to better breathing and a better quality of life.
- Convenient Locations Across New Jersey: With programs available at hospitals across our network, it’s easier to find care close to home.
Learn more about why you should choose Hackensack Meridian Health for rehabilitation.
Pulmonary Rehab Locations in New Jersey
You can find our pulmonary rehabilitation program at these Hackensack Meridian Health locations:
Hackensack University Medical Center
Phone: 551-996-3856
Fax: 551-996-3179 / 3555
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Phone: 732-776-4480
Fax: 732-776-2365
JFK University Medical Center
Phone: 732-321-7722
Fax: 732-767-2907
Mountainside Medical Center
Phone: 973-429-6199
Fax: 973-680-7741
Ocean University Medical Center
Phone: 732-836-4256
Fax: 732-206-8396
Pascack Valley Medical Center
Phone: 201-781-1450
Fax: 201-781-1451
Riverview Medical Center
Phone: 732-530-2589
Fax: 732-224-8537
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Phone: 609-978-3001
Fax: 609-978-4097
