24/7 referral, consult, admission and neonatal transport assistance.
Cystic Fibrosis
Overview
The cystic fibrosis program at Children’s Minnesota ranks among the top 10 programs nationally in key outcome measures by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry.
Services offered
- Comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and management of cystic fibrosis
- Nutritional status evaluation and education.
- Genetic counseling and newborn screening interpretation
- Sweat chloride testing
- Pulmonary function testing
- Supportive counseling for patients and families adjusting to new diagnosis or chronic illness
- Information and referral to hospital and community resources
- Education from multidisciplinary team that includes: respiratory therapists, dietitians, a social worker, genetic counselors and physical therapists
- Referral and collaboration with multidisciplinary care clinics including:
- Endocrinology
- ENT
- Genomics
- Opportunities to participate in research studies
- Parent-lead support group
- CF Family Advisory Council
Refer a patient
- Patient Name
- DOB
- Referring provider
- Primary care provider
- Insurance information
- Diagnosis and isolation requirements
- Special needs requirements