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UI Health Care continues to serve all patients who have new or existing essential health care needs. We’re urging everyone to stay home and stay safe whenever possible. But if you need attention from one of our health care teams, we’re here for you, as always.
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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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Patient Stories
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Meet the cystic fibrosis families
The UI 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.Read more -
Sean Peck
When Sean was 9 days old, his parents learned that newborn screening tests showed their baby had cystic fibrosis. Just a day later, an unrelated issue caused him to stop breathing and he was taken to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital. While there, Sean’s parents met with the cystic fibrosis care team to learn about his condition and what to expect.Read more -
Grace Lidgett
At 14 months old, Grace was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Thanks to many pediatric specialists, she is now an eight year-old looking to fulfill her life dreams.Read more -
Taylor Durham
Taylor uses her cystic fibrosis to inform her classmates and raise money for research.Read more
Locations and Contact
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In House Directions: Elevator F, Level 2UI 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)
