Published on March 07, 2024

The Pulmonary Rehab Program Has An Incredible Team 

Bronson patient Joe completing his exercises in Pulmonary Rehab.

After getting COVID in December 2021 and spending a month in the hospital, I suffered severe muscle loss and was placed on 3 liters of oxygen daily. My primary care doctor referred me to Bronson Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Battle Creek to improve my lung capacity and strengthen the muscles in my arms and legs.

I was very weak when I started rehabilitation and struggled to do the exercises. Lon, Amanda and the rest of the staff were extremely knowledgeable and supportive. With their encouragement, I was able to persevere. The program had a lot of positive energy. All of the patients in the program encouraged one another to accomplish their exercises and meet their goals.  

Pulmonary rehab has helped me get off oxygen and build back the muscles that were weakened. It also built up my self-esteem and gave me the confidence to overcome this sickness. I regained mental, physical and emotional strength.  

The pulmonary rehab program in Battle Creek has an incredible team. I feel like I'm back to my old self and am forever thankful for their support. They are part of my family now. 

Reviewed by Joe Occhipinti, Patient