Children's Emergency Department is now located in Children's Tower: 1001 E. Marshall Street.
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Children's Emergency Department is now located in Children's Tower: 1001 E. Marshall Street.
Notice: Vendor data security incident
People with CF have chronic persistent infection and inflammation of their airways that periodically worsens, causing episodes of airway obstruction and increased symptoms that we call pulmonary exacerbations. It is critical to recognize these exacerbations and properly treat them with antibiotics and other therapies in order to prevent lung damage.
Learn more about our cystic fibrosis care
Asthma is the #1 reason children have to stay in the hospital. Children with asthma can have difficulty breathing leading to hospital stays, missed school, missed work for parents, and worry for parents who are watching for the next asthma attack.
Learn more about our UCAN community asthma program
Kara Heird, MPH, RNC-OB
Interim Quality Manager, Performance Improvement Coordinator
Kara.Heird@vcuhealth.org