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Breathing easy: A deep dive into local lung and respiratory care

The outside of the Grasslands Campus — In honor of World Lung Day, we’re taking a look at the quality respiratory care provided by the dedicated physicians at LRH’s Grasslands Campus.
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Every breath you take, Lakeland Regional Health is caring for you. From treatment for chronic respiratory conditions to intensive care for a life-threatening event, the pulmonologists and critical care physicians of LRH are experts in up-to-date therapies + clinical trials to provide their patients with world-class care.

When Dr. James Brown moved from Philadelphia to join LRH, he was initially struck by the number and diversity of pulmonary diagnoses in the community — and how many people lacked adequate care.

“I found that many of these patients were unaware of the many advanced therapies that are now available,” Dr. Brown said. “I also think we have a disproportionately large number of patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), occupational lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension that go unrecognized or under-treated. We are hoping to change this.”

“We have collaborated with our cardiologists and have enlisted the help of world experts to build this program.”

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Working to meet the needs of Lakelanders

Many of the diagnoses and their management are complicated. Read: They require close attention and frequent collaboration between the patient, their family, and their pulmonary team.

“These diseases often involve a progressive process that can spread through both lungs over time,” Dr. Brown said. “The good news is that with a multidisciplinary and detailed approach, the quality of life and survival of these patients has significantly improved over the past several years.”

With a stellar pulmonary and critical care team, Lakelanders don’t need to travel outside of Swan City for care.

“I think it is crucial for patients to feel connected on a more personal and familiar level to their pulmonologist in a way that is not always possible when commuting to an outside city and health center. Our patients appreciate the local connection, too, as many of our new referrals come from patient family members, neighbors, church members, and friends.”

Lakeland Regional Health's Grasslands Campus — The Center for Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Hypertension at LRH’s Grasslands Campus is an exciting addition designed to treat people with the complex combination of 200+ lung diseases.
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Inside the advanced lung care at LRH’s Grasslands Campus

Expanded access: Growing from a team of four to a team of 11, this energetic growth is meeting even more of the community’s growing pulmonary needs.
Diverse pulmonary services: LRH now has a dedicated center for interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension, advanced therapies for asthma and COPD, allergy care, and more.
Pulmonary rehab: Participating in this new program offers many benefits, including symptom and quality of life, hospitalization reduction, and increased exercise capacity.

Learn more about lung + respiratory care

News Notes

Community

Join Lakeland Regional Health and the YMCA of West Central Florida on Saturday, Oct. 5 for Hoopin’ for Health — a three-on-three basketball tournament promoting fun, fitness, and friendly competition. Register your team (or join the cheering crowds). Here’s hoopin’ your team does well.

Health

A key to early cancer detection: Maintaining preventative care appointments and scheduled screenings. The experts at Lakeland Regional Health are helping us break down the recommended screenings by the decade. See the suggestions for people your age.

Wellness

Did you know? There are health benefits associated with volunteering in your community. So, check out this list of local volunteer opportunities to help others while helping your health.

Award

LKLD Magazine named Lakeland Regional Health 2024’s Best Hospital — and that’s just one of the five awards it was recently recognized for. See the winning categories + service providers.

Cause

Ready, set, register. Sign ups are now open for the 2025 Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run, happening on Saturday, March 1. Learn more + register.

Active

Looking to put your best foot forward, Lakeland? Check out these tips for finding the perfect athletic shoe.

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