Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 9: Amy Purdy, Social Worker at St. Vincent's CF Center in New York, is Passionate about her Work!

Jerry Cahill interviews Amy Purdy

Amy Purdy has been a social worker at Saint Vincent’s CF Center, in New York City, for over 8 years and “loves helping people?

Amy grew up in Long Island, NY
SUNY Albany undergraduate degree
Adelphi University graduate degree in Social Work
St. Vincent’s has over 170 cystic fibrosis patients where Amy works full time for the center.
Amy has great relationships with her patients and knows “what there favorite flavor is in bubble gum?
Amy deals with various issues including; medical insurance, medication compliance, educating families on CF, transplant issues, and “just being there? for the patients?.
Amy states: “Teen years are critical for medication/therapy compliance, as this sets the stage for your future health?.
St. Vincent’s has a “phone a friend? program for CF teens to speak to adults with CF
Amy’s goal: “Take the burden off the young adults by becoming like a personal assistant?
Amy’s advice to families: “Use ALL the resources at your CF Center?