Pulmonary Function Testing services have resumed at Campbellford Memorial Hospital, expanding access to respiratory diagnostics for patients in Trent Hills and across Northumberland, Hastings and Peterborough counties.
Hospital officials say the return of testing allows patients to receive important diagnostic services closer to home, supporting earlier diagnosis and improved management of respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, commonly known as COPD.
With Pulmonary Function Testing now available locally, patients no longer need to travel to larger centres outside the community, helping reduce delays and improve continuity of care. Testing is completed by CMH’s respiratory therapy team, with results interpreted by a physician at the hospital, ensuring clinical oversight throughout the process.
The hospital says Pulmonary Function Testing plays a key role in identifying lung and breathing disorders, monitoring disease progression, and guiding treatment decisions. By restoring the service, CMH is strengthening its ability to support timely diagnosis and ongoing care for patients with respiratory concerns.
The resumption of Pulmonary Function Testing is part of Campbellford Memorial Hospital’s broader efforts to enhance integrated community care and expand access to diagnostic services within the region.
CMH serves approximately 40,000 residents across Northumberland, Peterborough and Hastings counties, as well as seasonal visitors to the Trent River and Kawartha Lakes region. The hospital provides a range of acute care services, including a 24-hour emergency department, diagnostic imaging, outpatient clinics, mental health services, and supportive housing programs.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
