Free information session on pulmonary rehabilitation to help you learn how to breathe easy on May 8

OWATONNA, Minn. 4/18/2018  Looking to breathe easier? Owatonna Hospital, part of Allina Health, is sponsoring a free information session to learn about convenient, local treatment options if you’re living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Fibrosis, emphysema and shortness of breath, asthma or a combination of these on Tuesday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. in Owatonna Hospital Conference Rooms 1484/1487, 2250 NW 26th Street, Owatonna.

Keynote speakers include: Kristy Wamsher, respiratory therapist at Owatonna Hospital; Lyda Azelton, occupational therapist at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute at Owatonna Hospital; and Cassandra Hytjan, exercise physiologist at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute at Owatonna Hospital. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about convenient, local treatment options; hear a testimonial from a recent patient; and tour the facility.

This is a great opportunity to meet the experts, learn about your options and ask questions. The information session is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Register by calling 507-977-2190

About Allina Health

Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares for patients from beginning to end-of-life through its 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals / 13 campuses, 15 retail pharmacies, and many specialty care centers and specialty medical services, home care, and emergency medical transportation services.