

Respiratory Therapy
The licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners at Cherry County Hospital are ready to assist you with your breathing challenges. Services are available for both outpatients (by appointment) and inpatients (on an as-needed basis) and will be tailored to meet each patient's individual needs.
Referrals:
Your primary care provider will refer you if he/she would like you to have respiratory therapy.Hours of Operation:
Outpatient appointments are scheduled Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.Inpatient treatments are scheduled as needed.
Available Services and Testing:
• Inpatient Respiratory Therapy• Outpatient Respiratory Therapy
• EEG (Electroencephalogram)
• Oximetry with Exercise
• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Sleep Study
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I need to have a sleep study, how do I schedule one?A: Consult with your primary care provider. He/she will issue an order for your sleep study. The Respiratory Therapy department will call and schedule an appointment with you.
Q: Does my sleep study need to be pre-certified with my insurance company?
A: Quite possibly! Many insurance companies require precertification for tests. It's always a good idea to contact your insurance company to obtain precertification for your testing. Additionally, be sure to document important details such as the number you called, the name of the representative you spoke with, the information they provided, and the date and time of the conversation.