Organization Links
CF Services, Inc. – a subsidiary of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a national pharmacy that specializes in providing medications to individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF). Since 1988, CF Services has ensured the availability of CF medications to the CF community at the lowest possible cost.
National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. www.cff.org
Boomer Esiason Foundation – This site includes detailed information about the Boomer Esiason Foundation and in-depth resources for cystic fibrosis information exchange. Working together, we will cure it fast.
Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc. – CFI’s mission is to fund cystic fibrosis research and to offer educational and support programs in a safe and healthy environment.
Mycysticfibrosis.com – is a free resource for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF). This site contains personal management tools to help track important health measures on a daily basis.
Brave Kids – A site for kids and their families that are dealing with chronic illnesses.
Pharmaceutical Links
Chiron Corporation – information on Tobramycin for inhalation (TOBI®).
Genentech, Inc. – you will find a wealth of information about cystic fibrosis, its symptoms, and its treatment, and about Pulmozyme® (dornase alfa) Inhalation Solution.
Hill-Rom – offers information on The Vest System airway clearance device.
Axcan Pharma – information on Ultrase pancreatic enzymes, ADEK vitamin, Scandical, Scandishake supplements, Flutter device, and patient care programs and education material.
Solvay Pharmaceuticals – information on Creon pancreatic enzymes.
Digestive Care, Inc. – Pancreacarb enzymes including educational literature and patient assistance programs.
Patient Rights
The Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights (PACER) Center is staffed by parents of children with disabilities and works in coalition with 18 disability organizations and may have information or advice on accommodations in school. (952) 838-9000
The National Association of School Nurses has position statements published on their website regarding administration of medication in the school setting, including student self-administration.
Programs for Children with Disabilities Ages 3-5:
Preschool Programs, Special Education
Department of Education
(501) 682-4225
Programs for Children with Special Healthcare Needs:
Children’s Medical Services
Department of Human Services
(501) 682-2277
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Ages Birth –2:
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
Department of Human Services
(501) 682-8676
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Disability Rights Center
(501) 296-1775 (V/TTY)
(800) 482-1174 (V/TTY)
Newsletters
CF Life – (800) 296-1542
Commitment – CF Foundation newsletter
Patient and Family Support Links
CFParents – This is a place to discuss issues specific to raising children who have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis… a place for parents of children with CF to come for support and information.
Brave Kids – Help for children with chronic, life-threatening illnesses or disabilities.
Reaching Out Foundation, Inc. – is sensitive to the needs of patients and families with Cystic Fibrosis and provides financial and educational resources to assist them.
Parents Helping Parents, Inc. – the family resource center
Just for Kids
STARBRIGHT Foundation – dedicated to the development of projects that empower seriously ill children to combat the medical and emotional challenges they face on a daily basis.
PBS KIDS -provides games, stories, music, coloring, and other fun and educational content for kids.
Encourage Online – is a place for teens with chronic illness and their family and friends to talk, connect and have fun with someone who understands! (site is currently down)
FDA Kids Home Page – web page for kids
KidsHealth for Kids – living with cystic fibrosis
TeensHealth – teen specific information for living with cystic fibrosis
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