Pulmonology

Pulmonology

Hugh Chatham Health – Pulmonology focuses on lung health and breathing issues.

Hugh Chatham Health – Pulmonology Services

  • Arterial catheterization, often called an art line
  • Central venous catheter, also known as a central line or CVC
  • Surgery for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Palliative care for patients with respiratory disease or critical illnesses
  • Complete evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with respiratory disorders.
  • Comprehensive and compassionate care, aiming to help patients quit smoking (monthly visits until patient quits smoking) to decrease relapse.
  • Complete evaluation and diagnosis of lung nodules/lung cancer.
  • Improving quality of life for COPD patients through comprehensive and multidisciplinary care.
  • Evaluation and management of patients with difficult-to-control bronchial asthma.
  • Evaluation of patients with unexplained chronic cough or unexplained source of shortness of breath
  • Evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with Interstitial lung disease, including early referral for lung transplantation.
  • Evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension or sarcoidosis.

Provider

JeRay Johnson, MD

180 Parkwood Drive, Elkin

Hugh Chatham News

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Surry-Yadkin Works Pre-Apprentices Sign with Hugh Chatham Health

Dobson, NC, May 19, 2026 – Twenty-five area students have completed pre-apprenticeships at Hugh Chatham Health and are accepting apprenticeships or part-time positions to continue their education in the …

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Hugh Chatham Health Donates Food and Funds to Local Ministry

Elkin, NC, April 8, 2026 – Hugh Chatham Health team members recently collected food and monetary donations to benefit Tri-County Christian Crisis Ministry (Tri-C) through its annual “Souper Bowl” …

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Hugh Chatham Health at Home Earns Top Ratings for Quality and Patient Experience

Elkin, NC, March 30, 2026 – Hugh Chatham Health is proud to recognize the exceptional performance of Hugh Chatham Health at Home (formerly Yadkin Valley Home Health), which has …

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Hugh Chatham Earns National Recognition for Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation

Elkin, NC, February 26, 2026 – Hugh Chatham Health in Elkin has been recognized by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) as a Center of Excellence in Surgical …

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Hugh Chatham Receives 2026 Women’s Choice Award for Stroke Care

Elkin, NC, January 14, 2026 – Hugh Chatham Health has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, placing it among the top-performing hospitals …

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Hugh Chatham Receives 2026 Women’s Choice Award for Emergency Care

Elkin, NC, December 16, 2025 – Hugh Chatham Health has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, placing it among the top-performing hospitals …

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Auxiliary Thrift Shop Celebrates 72 Years of Service

Elkin, NC, October 28, 2025 – The Hugh Chatham Health Auxiliary Thrift Shop is proud to celebrate 72 years of serving the community with a fresh, updated interior and …

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Hugh Chatham Health Recognized as 2025 Wellbeing First Champion

Elkin, NC, September 30, 2025 – Hugh Chatham Healthannounced that it has been recognized as a Wellbeing First Champion for 2025 by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare. As …

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Hugh Chatham Health Receives 5-Star Rating for Cleanliness

Elkin, NC, September 22, 2025 – In an achievement that underscores a deep commitment to excellence in safety and patient care, the Environmental Services team at Hugh Chatham Health …

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Hugh Chatham Health at Home Earns “Premier Performer” Patient Experience Award

Elkin, NC, August 19, 2025 – Hugh Chatham Health at Home has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction …

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Hugh Chatham Health Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

Elkin, NC – July 29, 2025. – Hugh Chatham Health has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for …

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Hugh Chatham Health Receives the 2025 Women’s Choice Award for Comprehensive Care

Elkin, NC – July 22, 2025. – Hugh Chatham Health has been named one of America’s Best Small Hospitals for Comprehensive Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s …

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