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Saliva Cortisol Test Collection Guidelines

A saliva cortisol test is done to measure the level of cortisol, a hormone in saliva. Cortisol is made by the adrenal gland, located on top of each kidney. Cortisol has many functions. It helps the body use sugar (glucose) and fat for energy (metabolism). It also helps the body manage stress. Many conditions can affect cortisol levels, such as physical or emotional stress, strenuous activity, infection or injury.

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Scar Management

Does your child have a scar forming? This Helping Hand can walk you through all of the scar management techniques.

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Secondhand Smoke and Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

This Helping Hand™ explains why secondhand smoke is dangerous for children with cystic fibrosis and how to keep them safe.  

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Safe Sleep Videos

English Listen to this video to learn about keeping your baby safe while he/she sleeps. Spanish Escuche éste video sobre cómo aprender a mantener seguro su bebé mientras duerme. Somali Dhagayso fiidiyowgan ku saabsan nabad gelyo u seexinta cunuggaaga marka isagu/iyadu hurdaan.

Pavlik Harness

Does your child wear a pavlik harness? This Helping Hand can aid you in day to day activities with your child in a pavlik harness.

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Stop Smoking

This page provides tips and resources to help you stop smoking.

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Tracheostomy Care: How to Protect a Child With a Trach Tube

This Helping Hand™ is about how to keep your child safe when they have a tracheostomy (trach) tube.

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Throat Culture

If your doctor suspects your child has strep throat, a throat culture may be done. This test shows whether germs (bacteria) are causing your child's sore throat.

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Tracheostomy Care: How to Prevent Trach Infections

This Helping Hand™ talks about ways to help keep your child from getting infections when they have a tracheostomy (trach) tube.