Respiratory Therapy

Relief for respiratory problems

Lung disease and breathing problems can make even simple pleasures a challenge. Tri Valley Health System's team of dedicated Respiratory Therapists is available to help when lung and breathing problems occur and to ensure that patients are able to understand, control and live with their pulmonary problems. The therapists work with all age groups, providing rehabilitation for chronic respiratory problems and treatment for acute respiratory conditions.

How to get in touch

The Respiratory Department office is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday. Those with respiratory concerns may call (800) 732-5505 at any time.

Respiratory staff

Team members are Julie Sayer and Allison Krutsinger, Certified Respiratory Therapists, and Jolene Fischer, RN. A Pulmonologist is available for consultation and also reviews all Pulmonary Function Tests and Sleep Studies.

Additional services

Additional services of the Respiratory Therapy Department include smoking cessation classes and educational video programs about the kinds of asthma and proper inhaler use.

New Director of Respiratory

Allison Krutsinger is the new Director of Respiratory.   Allison is a graduate of Cambridge High School so many of you may recognize her.  Allison graduated in 1999 from Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha as a Bachelor of Science.  From 1999 to 2008 she was an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner at UNMC, specializing in Trauma patients, General ER, NeoNatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Burn Unit, Adult ICU, the Bioterrorism Unit and the NeoNatal Helicopter Transport.  Allison states that she "totally loves patient education and ventilator education."  Allison has been married for 10 years, she and her husband have 3 children, Jade who is 11, Sunnie who is 7, and Jett is 3!  Allison is grateful to be here at Tri Valley Health System.  WELCOME!