Seven posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 9/15-21/2024.
09/15/2024 – No long-term COVID-19 impact on cystic fibrosis health outcomes – With flu season approaching, it’s good to know there is no extra risk with COVID-19 – but caution is still advisable.
09/16/2024 – Camp Fromaway 2024: A Virtual Adventure for Youth Living with Cystic Fibrosis – Summer camps for CF kids faded away with cross-infection concerns. CF Canada switched to a virtual camp that provides access across the country.
09/17/2024 – RDCA–DAP nets new data to speed research, therapies for CF – Behind the scenes, non-medical work can be as important as front-line research.
09/18/2024 – My Journey to an Autism and ADHD Diagnosis – This story reminds us that CF does not give you an exemption of other conditions that affect the general population.
09/19/2024 – CF Foundation awards $3M to study mental health in CF children – This funding is evidence of the increasing attention being given to the mental health aspects of CF. Importantly, the study will look at younger children where they may find the roots of issues later in life.
09/20/2024 – Help Inform the Foundation’s Priorities – The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is seeking you input for their strategic plan. Follow the link to their online survey.
09/21/2024 – How We Found Strength and Support in the CF Community – CF can be an isolating disease. This story tells us that the sense of isolation can be stronger when CF is not associated with your cultural background.