Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital launches pulmonary rehabilitation program

Jersey Shore, Pa. – Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital is launching a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of people in the community. This comprehensive program offers specialized care and support to patients with pulmonary diseases. A team of experienced healthcare professionals provides personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. By offering a structured and supervised exercise regimen, education on disease management and lifestyle modification support, the program improves patients' respiratory function, reduces symptoms and enhances overall quality of life.

"We are thrilled to bring this much-needed service to our local community," said Tammy Anderer, chief administrative officer at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital. "Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program empowers patients to take control of their respiratory health and achieve meaningful improvements in their daily lives."

Tabitha Stover from Jersey Shore was one of the first patients to take advantage of the new program. While undergoing respiratory function testing, she met Geisinger respiratory therapist team lead Mike Richardson, who told her about the new program at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital. Because Stover works in Lock Haven, she needed something nearby. Once she decided to join the program, she said it didn’t take long to start seeing the benefits. Stover encourages people to seek treatment if they need it, adding, “It doesn’t matter how old you are — if you struggle with respiratory issues, get the help you need.”

Gordon Sylvis, another Jersey Shore resident, was another early participant. He is an 81-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Sylvis’ wife Donna, who accompanies him to each session, said, “I’ve been elated to see his improvement. His breathing has improved and he has also increased his strength and overall physical well-being. We are very grateful to be able to just drive down the street to get this care.”

For more information about the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital, call 570-398-3999. 

About Geisinger

Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates more than $8 billion in annual revenues across 163 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 500 medical professionals annually and is conducting more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With more than 27,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians and 5,200 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers, having an estimated economic impact of $16.8 billion on the state’s economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.