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Here are two DCCCI staff member testimonials. We seek more team members like Bobbi Jo and Yvonne for full-time opportunities in our DuBois Continuum of Care Community. Apply today!
It's a new year, 2025. The Continuum proudly announces our 2025 January Gem, Joylee Askey, DuBois Nursing Home Dietary Aide. You're a dedicated, hard-working, and committed employee. We are thankful to have you on our team. Thanks for "Going the Extra Mile,
" and Congratulations!
Watch the videos below for real-life rehab success stories from Premier Therapy at DuBois Nursing Home.
Florence Smith
HELEN TUBBS
Just Breathe Recovery Program
DuBois Continuum of Care Community’s DuBois Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Care and Rehabilitation accepts the following insurances:
- AllWell
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Gateway (Medicare and Medicaid)
- Geisinger Health Plans
- Health America
- Highmark (Commercial and Medicare Advantage Plans)
- Humana
- Medicare
- PA Health and Wellness
- TriCare
- UnitedHealthcare
- UPMC
- Veteran’s Administration
If you do not see an insurance plan listed, please call 814.375.9100 to inquire as this list changes.
At DuBois Nursing Home, the Just Breathe Recovery Program offers care in a skilled setting. We have respiratory therapists on site five to seven days per week. Additional benefits include staff education, collaboration among healthcare partners, an interdisciplinary team approach to care, and leveraging existing strategies of medication stewardship.
Medications required as part of each individual’s treatment plan will be continued while under the care provided by DuBois Nursing Home and while participating in the Just Breathe Recovery Pulmonary Care and Recovery Support Program. Any changes to the administered medications will be received by the preferred pharmacy provider. An updated report with administered medications is provided upon request and at discharge.
Just Breathe Recovery Program
What is Respiratory Therapy?
- This specialized therapy involves the evaluation and diagnosis of individuals with respiratory issues
- Assists with improving breathing through treatment, management, and ongoing assessments
- The therapy program may be provided short-term for individuals, especially those needing rehabilitation after an illness
- Respiratory therapy may also be used over longer periods for individuals with progressive illnesses
- Respiratory therapy programs involve the use of several tools, strategies, technology, and equipment to manage symptoms and improve breathing
- This type of therapy program is often rehabilitative
Who Needs Respiratory Therapy?
- Those who have difficulty breathing can benefit from respiratory care and rehabilitation therapy
- Struggling with a cardiopulmonary condition that affects breathing
- Who need specific protocols (procedures) for the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), pneumonia, emphysema, asthma, and other respiratory diseases
- Who has been injured and is suffering from chest trauma
- Respiratory therapy aids in rehabilitation and recovery from illnesses, injuries, or surgeries
- With chronic pulmonary conditions needing ongoing treatment
What Are The Benefits of Respiratory Therapy?
- Help individuals breathe more manageably and work to transition from ventilation and artificial airways to breathing unassisted
- Promotes better lung function and oxygen absorption
- Respiratory therapy offers a recovery program so individuals can manage their respiratory care at home. This becomes an essential type of health care because breathing is so fundamental to good health
- Respiratory therapists provide the care that helps individuals feel more comfortable and provides support for an improved recovery