The cystic fibrosis clinic at Victoria General Hospital is currently the only clinic for children and adolescents (age 0-18 yrs) on Vancouver Island. It has been operating since 1983. Team members available for specialized cystic fibrosis family support include a medical director, cystic fibrosis nurse coordinator, dietician, physiotherapist, pharmacist, psychologist, social worker, and respiratory therapist. Clinics are held monthly (usually the first Wednesday of the month) from September through July in the CFAU department on the 2 nd floor of the Victoria General Hospital. Families will be contacted in advance for appointment dates and times (or call the booking nurse at (250) 727-4299). Upon arrival to the clinic each family is assigned a private room to minimize the risk of cross-infection. Team members circulate through each room. These rooms are small and parents of small children are advised to bring some toys to occupy their children while waiting.

Whenever possible, Pulmonary Function Tests (done at Royal Jubilee Hospital) will be scheduled on the same day as the clinic if from out of town or on another day if living in town. Chest X-rays and blood tests are done once yearly unless special circumstances require them to be done more often. The flu vaccine is available in early fall and can be given on the day of the clinic or a separate appointment at another time. The hospital will supply Emla cream (a topical anaesthetic) prior to a child's flu shot or blood work. We work closely with the local cystic fibrosis chapter and the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic in order to encourage communication and support for families.