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FE ATURES
EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND
INTERVENTION: ST. DAVID'S
CENTER FOR CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 06
A trusted Twin Cities community partner improves the way
children are assessed for developmenta l delays and connects
families and physicians to powerful resources.
HELPING PATIENTS LIVE LONGER:
MINNESOTA CYSTIC FIBROSIS CENTER 12
With teamwork, research and education, University of
Minnesota Hea lth providers improve qua lity of life and
longevity for patients with cystic fibrosis.
MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF
TRANSITIONING DIABETIC
YOUNG PEOPLE TO ADULT CARE 16
Researchers have developed a cost-e•ective model to move
teens and young adults with Type 1 diabetes to adult-
care providers.
DEPARTMENTS
DIAGNOSTICS 10
FINANCE 11
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 18
