St. Mary’s General Hospital is a Centre of Excellence for respiratory and thoracic care. 
Our 27-bed Chest Unit is located on the sixth floor. The Chest Unit also includes a four bed intermediate care room, which is designed specifically for patients with acute respiratory diseases.
The goal of the Unit’s interprofessional team is to help patients manage their health and to meet achievable health goals.
Information for Patients
The more you understand about your health condition the easier it will be for you to manage your care.
Please ask a member of your healthcare team for resources or visit the education room located on the floor. The education room has information about various breathing problems.
We also offer a smoking cessation class. Please ask a member of your healthcare team for a class schedule.
During your stay at St. Mary's, you will be cared for by many members of an interprofessional team. This may include:
- Respirologists
- Surgeons
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
- Respiratory Therapists
- Registered Nurses
- Social Workers
- Spiritual Care Workers
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Dietitians
- Speech Language Pathologists