Our Mission

Our Mission is to provide the highest quality care for patients with lung disease or critical illness.  We seek to provide the most up-to-date care available, making our decisions in partnership with our patients and their families. 

Through this partnership we will promote patient autonomy and self-reliance.  Our assessments and plans are intended to arrive at the correct diagnosis with a minimum of diagnostic tests, and in the most non-invasive way possible. 

In this regard, we will attempt to minimize pain and discomfort.  We will promote improved respiratory health by stressing avoidance of tobacco products, proper nutrition and encouragement of exercise. 

For our patients with terminal disease, we will help them in the dying process by relief of pain and dyspnea.   Dignity at the end of life will be highly regarded. 

We will help promote the patient's search for meaning and understanding of their disease and also to encourage as much patient education and opportunity for self-reliance and self-control as circumstances will allow.