Pulmonary Rehabilitation in New Jersey

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.

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.