Aerial view of Vancouver General Hospital Campus

Asthma & COPD self-management education services provide education and tips on managing asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) at home.

How to access

  • Check eligibility

    We serve clients with Asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

  • Get a referral

    Learn more about our services and the referral process on The Lung Centre website.

    thelungcentre.ca

Hours of operation

Currently open
  • Monday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

How to get here

We are located on the 7th floor of the Diamond Building at VGH. Look for station #5 - The Lung Centre.

There is pay parking available at our two visitor lots located on the VGH campus:

  • Multi-level parkade at the corner of West 12th Avenue and Laurel Street, across from the main entrance of the Jim Pattison Pavilion.

  • The Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre parking lot is located off of Laurel Street between West 12th and West 13th Avenue.

There is a wheelchair-accessible overpass from the VGH parkade at Level 4 and a crosswalk at Level 2.

Parking rates for VCH facilities

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) offers specialized health-care services to residents in Vancouver and across the province through regional programs. We provide a full range of basic and highly specialized emergency health-care and trauma services to British Columbia.

Asthma & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Education Programs

Asthma & COPD self-management education services provide education and tips on managing asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) at home.