Lung and Respiratory Care

Lung and respiratory care at Memorial Health includes inpatient and outpatient respiratory services to diagnose and treat a wide range of pulmonary disorders including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, cancer and more. Other respiratory services include smoking cessation classes and education. 

Lung Cancer Screening

An annual low-dose CT scan screens eligible patients for lung cancer. This screening is available at all hospital locations and requires a physician’s referral. It is covered by Medicare and most private insurance plans.

Eligible Patients

  • Ages 50-77 years old and in fairly good health
  • Smoked at least a pack of cigarettes a day for 20 years or more
  • Currently smoke cigarettes or have quit smoking cigarettes within the past 15 years
  • No symptoms of lung cancer (cough, shortness of breath, chest pain)
  • Able and willing to tolerate treatment if lung cancer is discovered.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Memorial Health’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs include Phase I and Phase II exercise and education.

Certifications

  • Springfield Memorial Hospital is the first Illinois hospital to receive certification from the Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification Program for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS). This surgery is for patients with severe emphysema and is performed in conjunction with SIU School of Medicine Cardiothoracic Surgery.
  • American College of Radiology certified DMH as a top quality provider of safe, effective diagnostic imaging for individuals at high risk for lung cancer.
  • Certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

View locations that provide lung & respiratory care. 

Decatur Memorial Hospital

Address
2300 N. Edward St.
Decatur, IL 62526


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Jacksonville Memorial Hospital

Address
1600 W. Walnut St
Jacksonville, IL 62650


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Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Address
200 Stahlhut Dr.
Lincoln, IL 62656


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Memorial Specialty Care Pulmonology

Address
302 W. Hay St.
Suite 110
Decatur, IL 62526


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Springfield Memorial Hospital

Address
701 N. First St.
Springfield, IL 62781


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Taylorville Memorial Hospital

Address
201 E. Pleasant St.
Taylorville, IL 62568


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