Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Feb 1 2026 An updated report on cystic fibrosis (CF) from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, in partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), highlights the new national guidelines on CF newborn screening that aim to detect affected babies earlier, more accurately and more fairly. CF is a genetic disorder that causes problems with digestion and breathing,