Not Feeling Great? The Visit Can Wait! Published on May 14, 2019 in Health Tip of the Week Visiting a child in the hospital can lift everybody’s spirits. But if you’re sick or you’ve been around someone who is sick, a hospital visit can have serious consequences.
Tips for Discussing Five Feet Apart with Children who have Cystic Fibrosis Published on Mar 07, 2019 in CHOP News If approached thoughtfully, the new movie Five Feet Apart may provide an opportunity for constructive conversations about living with cystic fibrosis, and help raise awareness around the disease.
Managing Your Child’s Chronic Disease: Make Your School Your Ally Published on Jan 02, 2018 in Health Tip of the Week Read advice for working with schools to keep your child with chronic disease healthy and safe.
Winter CF Focus: What You Should Know about Germs Published on Dec 14, 2017 in Just Breathe When people with cystic fibrosis get a respiratory virus, they may get sicker because of their lung disease. Find out how you can lower your risk of catching and spreading germs.
New Recommendations for Checking Blood Glucose for Cystic Fibrosis Patients Published on Dec 14, 2017 in Just Breathe Learn about the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recommendation for checking blood sugar and what CHOP is doing to encourage families to follow these guidelines.
Nutrition Tips: Top 3 Calories Boosters for People with Cystic Fibrosis Published on Dec 14, 2017 in Just Breathe Find easy ways to help your child with cystic fibrosis add healthy calories and fats to their diets.
Debby McGrath Receives Award at Take a Breather Foundation Gala Published on Dec 14, 2017 in Just Breathe Debby McGrath, MSS, received the Partnership Award from the Take A Breather Foundation. As a social worker with the Cystic Fibrosis Center, Debby has helped countless cystic fibrosis patients and their families.
6ABC Features Teen with Cystic Fibrosis Nominated for Athlete of the Year Published on Jun 02, 2017 in CHOP News 6ABC features Michael Davis, a local teen with cystic fibrosis, in a report on his nomination for the Boomer Esiason Foundation Athlete of the Year award.
CHOP Scientists Participated in Discovering Rare Resilient Genes, Protecting Against Severe Childhood Diseases Published on Apr 20, 2016 in CHOP News CHOP experts contributed to the Resilience Project—detecting people who are protected from their own gene mutations that usually cause severe childhood diseases.
