You Deserve the Best Pulmonary Care
Living with shortness of breath can feel isolating, but support is available! Together, we can manage your symptoms and enhance your overall well-being.
For appointments, ask your primary care provider for a referral.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Get personalized exercises and education to reduce shortness of breath, enhance your quality of life, improve daily activity, performance, and manage your condition.
Sleep Medicine
Our accredited Sleep Center specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing common and complex sleep disorders such as insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome.
*NEW* Ion Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy

Beginning April 2025, the Stormont Vail Health pulmonary team has been performing procedures using the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform from Intuitive. This powerful new screening tool allows our specialists to:
- Detect lung cancer earlier by reaching nodules that are too small or located too deeply for traditional bronchoscopy
- Minimize risks by avoiding more invasive surgical approaches
- Improve precision with advanced three-dimensional navigation, ensuring that biopsies are taken from exactly the right area
Earlier, more accurate diagnoses lead to better outcomes. Ask your doctor if Ion makes sense for your lung health evaluation. Already have a referral? We’ll get you scheduled quickly. Call us at (785) 270-0195, option 9.
Patient Success Stories
Our patients consistently see significant improvements in their quality of life after participating in our programs. See how we have helped many breathe easier and live better.
Stormont Vail Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Led by our dedicated team of RRTs and exercise technicians, our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program aims to achieve four goals:
- Reducing shortness of breath
- Enhancing your quality of life
- Improving daily activity performance
- Educating you on lung disease management
To learn more about our program, contact:
Melanie Reamer, RRT
(785) 270-4036
What to Expect
Health Evaluation
Before starting our program, our team will assess your health and exercise capacity to create your personalized plan.
Session Schedule
- Duration: 9 weeks
- Total Sessions: 18
- Frequency: 2 sessions per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
- Session Length: 1 hour
Topics
- Lung anatomy and function
- Managing and preventing flare-ups
- Understanding advanced directives
- Breathing and stress relief techniques
- Clearing mucus and secretions from the lungs
- How to safely use oxygen and respiratory medications
- Healthy living tips (nutrition, tobacco cessation, home exercises)
RINGS: Respiratory Interactive Group Simulation
RINGS at Stormont Vail is a four-day training program designed for newly graduated RTs and new team members.
Realistic Simulations
At the Stormont Vail Health Simulation Center (SVHSC), learners use advanced high-fidelity manikins to mimic lifelike patient responses. This opportunity allows them to practice non-invasive and invasive ventilation techniques with immediate physiological feedback. This training prepares learners to effectively address our community's diverse needs.
Bridging Classroom Training and Clinical Practice
RINGS integrates Stormont Vail-specific policies into practical scenarios, facilitating a smooth transition from classroom learning to clinical application. Learners also encounter high-risk, low-incidence situations that standard orientation may not address, boosting their confidence, skills, and ability to positively impact patient care.