Just following up on Candice's comments about the Minnesota clinic. The director there now is Dr. Carlos Milla. Dr. Warwick is still there but doesn't "typically" see new patients. He still follows his older patients though. Dr Milla is wonderful as well. And the average life expectancy there is actually 47 (the national average is what, 35 or 37..I've lost track). But MN is at least 10 years above national average. However, keep in mind that MN in general is the healthiest state in the country so that plays a part. People are more health conscious there than many other areas.
Here is a link to the MN CF Center website:
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This is just a small summary of the clinic. There is another site that has much more detail but it seems to be down at the moment. I will try to get it a little later. (I'm not positive I have it written down right... but when I find it for sure, I'll post it).
It takes a special kind of person to live in Minnesota. It's not the most comfortable place to live and definately takes some getting used to (weather wise, of course..it's otherwise a wonderful place). I lasted for over 4 years and then moved, however, after a year away, I am seriously considering moving back.
One thing I would recommend if you were interested in MN as a place to go to clinic is to go to the CF Education Day they have each year. (it's in late Oct or early Nov...they haven't announced this years date yet). But you get so much info and it's a wonderful experience. Plus you get to meet Dr. Milla, Dr Warwick and all the other drs and staff.
Good luck in your search!
