Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
This service diagnoses, assesses, and treats children with cystic fibrosis (CF). This service is also the main contact for Provincial Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening results.The nurse is the main contact for the clinic and the nurse:
- coordinates and plans the care
- is available for telephone consultation, Monday through Friday
The clinic is held weekly.
- children and their families visit the clinic 3 to 4 times a year
- visits takes between 1 and 3 hours
- activities include measurements of height, weight, breathing tests, lab work, x-rays, and assessments with each team member. Consultation with other specialities can also be arranged as needed
Newborn infants recalled through the newborn screening program are scheduled for a follow-up test (sweat chloride) and parents are provided education and offered genetic counselling.
Contact Details
Alberta Children's Hospital
Location Info
Level 3
Address
28 Oki Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta
T3B 6A8
Telephone
403-955-7319
Fax
403-476-7753
AccessibilityThis facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator on site
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week
Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Note
Clinic hours are listed above.
CF newborn screening is on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The CF clinic runs Tuesday 8:00 AM to 12 :00 PM (noon).
Access
Service Providers May Include
dietitians, doctors (gastroenterologists), pharmacists, physical therapists (PTs), psychologists, pulmonary function technologists, registered nurses (RNs), respirologists, social workers
Service AccessHealthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
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Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
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