NEW: Schervier Opens Its Cardio/Pulmonary

Sub-Acute Care Unit

1. Cardiopulmonary patients Bart O'Connor & William Wise; 2. Cardiopulmonary patient Joan Bottiglier and Physical Therapist Margaret Heise; 3. Speech Therapist Jennifer Bomwell and William Wise

Cardiac disease is the number one cause of death in the United States and is a major challenge for patients and health care providers.

“Patients with complications from heart disease, stroke, COPD and other cardiovascular disorders generally need clinical care and rehabilitation therapy to improve their overall endurance, reach their prior level of functioning, and return home to their community,” said Dr. Joseph Scarpa, Vice President of Medical Services for Bon Secours New York Health System and Schervier Nursing Care Center.

Schervier’s Cardio/Pulmonary Sub-Acute Care has specially trained staffing with clinical competencies in the management of congestive heart failure and other cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular diseases.  The medical team includes the attending physician, nurse practitioner, nursing educator, respiratory therapist, cardiologist, psychologist, physiatrist, pulmonologist, registered dietitian and social worker.

Rehabilitation services - physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy - are provided and managed by the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital.  Their rehabilitation expertise combined with Schervier’s medical and nursing competencies have created this unique program which enables cardiopulmonary patients to regain mobility and decrease hospital readmissions.

Each cardiopulmonary patient room is designed with state of the art equipment including piped in oxygen, wall suction, and specialized beds with call bells, the ability to monitor weight, wound prevention mattresses and other safety features. 

Schervier’s Cardio/Pulmonary Sub-Acute Care is a nurturing environment supported by clinicians and staff who care about the whole person—body, mind and spirit.