Joe DiMaggio Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary and Sleep Center
Cheryl Kushner APRN cares for the CF patients at Joe DiMaggio Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmoary and Sleep Center in Hollywood, Florida. She is also the CF coordinator. She has served in this role for 24 years but has been providing care to CF patients for 36 years starting back to when she was a staff nurse on the pediatric floor. She graduated with her Diploma in Nursing from Jackson Memorial Hosoital School of Nursing and earned her Associates, Bachelors and Masters Degree from Florida International University. Besides direct patient care and CF coordination she is a key resource for the research coordinator.
When not providing direct patient care she volunteers with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as a member of the board of the Southeast Florida chapter, Great Strides chairperson for the Broward walk and National Outreach Chair.. She is a proud recipient of the Outstanding Advocate award and the Outreach Award.
In her free time she enjoys time with family and friends, going to shows and concerts as well as traveling
S03--Golden Girls: Care Considerations for the Aging CF Female
Thursday, September 26, 2024
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET