Cystic Fibrosis
About this resource
They diagnose and care for infants, children, adolescents and their families who are affected by cystic fibrosis.
The Purpose of the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic:
To assess and care for children from birth through 18 years old with a possible or confirmed diagnosis of CF, in cooperation with caregivers, family physicians and paediatricians.
To promote optimal health and quality of life for children with CF by empowering families of younger children to care for their child independently through education and skill development and fostering a gradual independence of youth through developmentally-based transition care to ensure a seamless transfer to the adult healthcare system.
The Purpose of the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic:
To assess and care for children from birth through 18 years old with a possible or confirmed diagnosis of CF, in cooperation with caregivers, family physicians and paediatricians.
To promote optimal health and quality of life for children with CF by empowering families of younger children to care for their child independently through education and skill development and fostering a gradual independence of youth through developmentally-based transition care to ensure a seamless transfer to the adult healthcare system.
Details
Resource type
Child Medical
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
0-18
Eligibility
A referral is required to use the clinic.
Location
Regions
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Fraser North, Fraser South, Fraser Valley, Greater Vancouver, Kootenays, North East, North West, Sunshine Coast / Squamish-Lillooet, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Island Central, Vancouver Island North, Vancouver Island South
Cities
Anglemont, Apex Mountain Resort, Armstrong, Ashcroft, Avola, Bankeir, Barriere, Beaverdell, Big White Ski Resort, Blind Bay, Blue River, Cache Creek, Cawston, Celista, Chase, Cherryville, Christina Lake, Clearwater, Coalmont, Coldstream, Eagle Bay, Enderby, Falkland, Greenwood, Grindrod, Hedley, Kaleden, Kamloops, Kelowna, Keremeos, Lac La Jeune, Lake Country, Little Fort, Logan Lake, Lumby, Malakwa, Manning Park, Merritt, Midway, Monte Lake, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Olalla, Oliver, Osoyoos, Oyama, Peachland, Penticton, Pinantan Lake, Princeton, Pritchard, Rock Creek, Salmon Arm, Savona, Scotch Creek, Sicamous, Silver Star Mountain Resort, Sorrento, Spences Bridge, Summerland, Sun Peaks Resort, Tappen, Tulameen, Valemount, Vavenby, Vernon, West Kelowna, Winfield
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