Prisma Health Lung Center – Laurens

We offer focused programs for pulmonary patients that address the following conditions:

• Asthma
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Pulmonary nodule
• Cough evaluation
• Sleep disorders
• Interstitial lung disease
• Sarcoidosis
• Bronchiectasis
• Pleural effusions

You don’t have to put your life on hold because of COPD.

Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program can help you get back in the game of life. We work to help patients to improve their breathing and break the cycle of inactivity. Through education and exercise, patients improve daily living routines, feel better about themselves, and function more independently.

The first phase of the program is devoted to:

• Education on the patient’s disease.
• Breathing exercises and panic control.
• Medications and the care of equipment.
• Training on how to walk effectively and breath while climbing and descending stairs.
• Importance of diet in managing respiratory disease.
• Effective methods of coughing and how to better remove secretions from the lungs through bronchial drainage and percussion techniques.

The next phase: Exercise and endurance training

Our closely monitored program starts all patients with a low-intensity workout that includes weights, elastic bands, floor exercises, treadmills, and stationary bikes. The intensity is gradually increased until they are able to do a 30-minute floor rotation and up to 30 minutes on the bike and treadmill. Upon completion of our program, patients are able to carry out a two-hour total workout without needing constant monitoring.

A life-changing experience

Our staff works individually with patients, getting to know more about them, their family, and home environment, and we tailor the program to meet individual needs. Our goal is for patients to continue their regimen upon completion of the program. Life Center Life & Conditioning Club memberships are available at a reduced fee to participants.

Admission

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is open to any patient who suffers from a disease such as, but not limited to asthma, emphysema, pulmonary hypertension, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, or pulmonary fibrosis. A doctor’s referral is required for admission. Although the program is supervised by the Pulmonary Rehabilitation medical director, patients remain under their regular physicians’ care. Patients in the program do not have to change doctors. With a physician’s referral, the program is covered by Medicare and most insurance companies.

For more information, talk to your doctor or call 864-455-1540.

Adult and pediatric sleep medicine evaluation and treatment for all sleep disorders at locations across the Upstate.

Sleep medicine is the diagnosis and management of clinical conditions that occur during sleep, that disturb sleep, or that are affected by disturbances in the wake-sleep cycle.

Extensive testing and therapies are offered for:

• Sleep apnea
• Snoring
• Excessive sleepiness
• Insomnia
• Narcolepsy
• Restless leg syndrome
• Night terrors

Sleep studies are conducted by experienced, trained staff in a calming and caring fashion. A physician referral is required for services.

Appointments

• Adult Sleep Medicine 864-455-7743
• Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders 864-454-5660

To make an appointment, give us a call. Referrals are required for new patients. Please remember:

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete a few forms.
• Bring insurance card and photo ID (such as a driver's license).
• Bring all medications you are currently taking.
• If you must cancel your appointment, please notify us 24 hours in advance.

After-hours care

Our practice has a provider on call each night and weekends to assure your care is in the best of hands.

Patients are responsible for understanding insurance coverage benefits. Please verify that we are listed as approved providers prior to scheduling your appointment with us.

• We accept most insurance plans.
• Payment is due at time of service.
• We accept cash, checks, debit and credit cards.