Respiratory Care
North Memorial’s Respiratory Care department cares for all patient age groups in all stages of diseases and assists patients with many different types of breathing disorders and problems. Reach us at 763-581-4290.
The North Memorial Difference
- Our Respiratory Care department provides advanced treatment for all patients. Respiratory Care provides advanced services to patients of all ages, from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly patients whose lungs are diseased.
- Our program is nationally recognized. We were named in the Top 5 percent in the Nation for the Treatment of Pulmonary Conditions by HealthGrades, the highest healthcare rating organization.
- Unique to North Memorial is our North Wind'rs program, an education and exercise program for people with a chronic lung condition. This program helps patients understand their disease, begins the process of reconditioning their muscles, and trains them proper breathing techniques to improve stamina for a more active life.
Care Team
Respiratory therapists are a vital part of the hospital's life-saving teams and provide complex management for patients on life support. North Memorial’s Respiratory Care department cares for all patient age groups in all stages of diseases and assists patients with many different types of breathing disorders and problems.
At North Memorial, we have more than 50 respiratory therapists who work closely with providers to develop and modify patient care plans in order provide the best quality care.
North Wind'rs Pulmonary Rehabilitation
North Wind'rs offers an education and exercise program for people with a chronic lung condition. This program helps patients understand their disease, begins the process of reconditioning their muscles, and trains them proper breathing techniques to improve stamina for a more active life. To learn more, call 763-581-4297 or click here.
HealthGrades Recognition
- Top 100 Hospitals for Pulmonary Medicine in 2012
- Five Star Rating – Overall Pulmonary Services
- Five Star Rating – Treatment of Respiratory Failure
- Top 5 Percent in the Nation – Treatment of Pulmonary Conditions
- Top 10 in Minnesota – Overall Pulmonary Services
This service is available at the following locations:
