The Cystic Fibrosis Center of Chicago - Pioneering CF Care for Individuals of All Ages

    Newborn Screening

    On January 28, 2008 Illinois began mandatory screening of all newborns for cystic
    fibrosis. In conjunction with this legislative breakthrough, The Cystic Fibrosis
    Center of Chicago initiated its Newborn Screening Consultation Program. As a
    designated Illinois CF expert, Dr. Boas and his staff at The Cystic Fibrosis Center
    of Chicago developed this program in order to provide the most immediate,
    comprehensive, and convenient consultation services for patients with positive
    newborn screens.

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Rep. David Miller (D- Dolton) at the
July 14, 2006 Press Conference to Announce
Mandatory Newborn Screening

Eric Whittaker,
Former Illinois Director of Public Health,
with Dr. Boas

About the Newborn Screening Consultation Program at
The Cystic Fibrosis Center of Chicago

    Immediate access: The Cystic Fibrosis Center of Chicago is available 24 hours
    a day, 7 days a week for physician consultation regarding patients who screen
    positive for cystic fibrosis. If needed, office visits for patients with positive newborn
    screens are available within 24 hours.

    Comprehensive care: In addition to the comprehensive and expert staff at
    The Cystic Fibrosis Center of Chicago, Dr. Boas is affiliated with numerous
    Chicago-area Hospitals, including Children’s Memorial Hospital, Evanston Hospital,
    Northwestern Memorial Hospital, St. Alexius Medical Center, Northwest Community
    Hospital, Edward Hospital and Lake Forest Hospital.

    Convenience: The Cystic Fibrosis Center of Chicago has hours at multiple
    locations including Glenview, Naperville, Hoffman Estates, Lake Forest and
    South Barrington. Additional diagnostic studies and genetic counseling are
    available at multiple locations including Evanston Hospital and St. Alexius
    Medical Center.

    Second opinions: If there is an equivocal diagnosis or if parents would like
    a second opinion, The Cystic Fibrosis Center of Chicago can provide this.

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