Cystic Fibrosis
The University of Iowa Cystic Fibrosis Center is certified as a care, education and resource center by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The center provides patient care, educates physicians and serves as a resource for furthering the knowledge of cystic fibrosis. The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Family Advisory Board is a group of parent volunteers who meet often with clinic staff to help improve the clinic and cystic fibrosis care. Meet our advisory families.Research
Impaired detachment of mucus from airway glands reduces ability to clear particles and germs out of lungs.
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Locations and Contact
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UI Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52242Hours
- Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact
- 1-319-356-2229
- 1-888-573-5437 (888 573 KIDS)
- 1-319-356-1616 (Emergency)
Care Team
Physicians
Ancillary Team
Other Team Members
Ancillary Team Without Profiles:
Carrie Huberty, BSN, RN, CPN (Center Coordinator)
Julia Ostrom, RRT-CHT (Respiratory Therapist)
Julie Davis, RRT (Respiratory Therapist)
Kathryn Jansa, PT (Physical Therapist)
Leah Colsch, LMSW (Social Worker)
Sarah Lawson, LMSW (Social Worker)
Brittany Wright, PharmD, BCACP (Pharmacist)
Natalie Ketchen, RDN/LD (Dietitian)
Research Team:
Mary Teresi, PharmD, RPh, FAPhA
Cheri Lux, RRT, CCRC
Tyler Farber, BS, EMT, CCRC
Sachinkumar Singh, MBBS, MPH, PhD