At St. Luke's Cystic Fibrosis Center of Idaho, we bring together a variety of specialists with expertise in the medical and emotional issues people with cystic fibrosis face. As the only care center in Idaho accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, our goals are to optimize the health of our patients and families through top-quality healthcare and education, and improve the quality and length of life for children and adults living with cystic fibrosis (CF). Our services include:
Our team looks forward to caring for you over many years, connecting with you regularly to support your best health and quality of life. This way, we're able to bring you advancements in cystic fibrosis therapies and medications, review and simplify your care plan if possible, and ensure you're prepared to minimize risk of complications.
After business hours, please call Family Medicine Residency of Idaho at (208) 514-2525. In case of emergency, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest emergency department.
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We are proud to be accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) as a program that supports both pediatric and adult patients and meets high standards in patient care; ongoing patient, provider, and community education; and contributions to cystic fibrosis research.
The CFF also tracks each accredited center's statistics, measuring our adult and pediatric programs against national benchmarks.
Perry Brown, MD, FAAP is a board certified pediatrician specializing in cystic fibrosis and was a co-founder of the St. Luke's Cystic Fibrosis Center of Idaho. He has helped lead the center's cystic fibrosis research program, and currently serves on the National Steering Committee for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Therapeutics Development Network. He is also the research medical director for St. Luke's pediatric subspecialties.
Dr. Brown serves as the director of pediatric education for the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho, and as the site director for medical student rotations in pediatrics for the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.
Dr. Brown has been awarded the Idaho Hospital Association Award of Excellence in Patient Care, the Ada County Medical Society Physician of the Year, the Idaho Health Care Hero designation, and the Ron Lemire WWAMI Pediatrics Leadership and Teaching Award. He has authored numerous publications related to cystic fibrosis research.
In his free time, Dr. Brown enjoys outdoor adventures with his family and friends. In particular, he enjoys hiking, fly fishing, skiing, and snowshoeing.
Rebecca Headley, MSW, LCSW, has worked in both community mental health and medical settings. She has provided services in skilled nursing, home health and hospice care, and within acute hospital settings, including inpatient medical units and emergency departments. She has also worked with hospitalized patients following traumatic accidents or events, those experiencing significant health complications related to substance use, and patients diagnosed with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures.
Rebecca earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Duquesne University, and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Chicago. She has a personal interest in adaptive outdoor recreation with individuals with disabilities, as well as her own personal outdoor pursuits, such as trail running, snowboarding, and rock climbing.
Kimberly Matias, LCSW is a clinical social worker with extensive experience helping pediatric and adult patients and their families identify psychosocial needs and cope with their conditions and any impacts they may have on their lives. She has been a patient advocate in hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and children's specialty centers.
Kim served as an AmeriCorps volunteer with the National Civilian Corps during college, and as a PeaceCorps volunteer in Honduras before entering graduate school. She worked for the Children's Hospital of Richmond and was a children's counselor prior to joining the cystic fibrosis team.
Kim earned her bachelor's degree in social work from San Francisco State University and her master's degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Karen S. Miller, MD served as chief medical resident at Jerry L. Pettis VA Medical Center in Loma Linda, and performed her pulmonary-critical care fellowship at the University of New Mexico.
Dr. Miller earned her bachelor's degree in English from Goshen College and her master's degree in English from Wright State University. She taught high school and college English before embarking on a career in medicine.
Sky Pajak, MS, PT is a physical therapist at the Cystic Fibrosis Center of Idaho and has worked as a pediatric physical therapist and an early intervention therapist. She has experience in both home and inpatient care settings.
After working with pediatric patients with CF and attending the Cystic Fibrosis Boot Camp, she became more interested in the complex care of CF patients and was able to bring physical therapy to the CF clinic.
Sky earned her bachelor's degree in exercise science and her master's degree in physical therapy both from the University of Montana. She is an avid rafter, skier, and loves camping and hiking with her family.
Favorite Therapy Toys: ones without batteries that make noise forever.
Elizabeth Rulon, MD has interests in preventive health, women's health, and complementary and alternative medicine. She especially enjoys her work with cystic fibrosis patients and their care team.
In her free time, Dr. Rulon enjoys soccer, running, reading, and enjoying the outdoors with her family.
Shannon Stamper, RD is registered dietitian with a focus on treating cystic fibrosis with clear and concise plans based on her patients' dietary needs.
Shannon earned her bachelor's degree in dietetics from Oregon State University and completed her dietetic internship and Idaho State University's Meridian Health Science Center.
In her free time, she likes spending time with the important people in her life, fixing up her home, watching Netflix, hiking, and exploring Idaho.
Brent Taylor, PA-C is a certified physician assistant with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is an experienced respiratory therapist.
Brent earned his bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from Boise State University and his master's degree in physician assistant studies at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Henry Thompson, MD specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and serves as the medical director of the Cystic Fibrosis Center of Idaho.
Prior to his medical education, Dr. Thompson earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Lewis and Clark College. In his free time, he enjoys biking and all the outdoor activities Idaho has to offer.
Benjamin M. Tippets DO, MPH has special interests in asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and children requiring home ventilation. In addition to the pediatric pulmonology clinic, he is involved in the multidisciplinary cystic fibrosis and tracheostomy and ventilator clinics, as well as outreach clinics in Fruitland and Twin Falls. He also participates with St Luke’s Sports Medicine and Justin Sports Medicine teams in providing arena-side care for rodeo performers.
Prior to medical school, Dr. Tippets earned an associate’s degree in science from Rick’s College, a bachelor’s degree in zoology from Brigham Young University, and a master’s degree in public health from the University of Utah.
In his free time, Dr. Tippets enjoys farming, woodworking, and spending time with his wife and family, including desert motorbike riding.
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