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Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)

On June 3, 2014 / Contributor, Uncategorized

AllergyHome is proud to present FARE. FARE is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization that was formed from the merging of its founding organizations, Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network and the Food Allergy Initiative. FARE’s mission is to find a cure for food allergies, and to keep individuals with food […]

National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA)

On May 27, 2014 / Contributor, Uncategorized / Leave a comment

AllergyHome is proud to present the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA). This non-profit organization is dedicated to raising awareness of celiac disease and gluten sensitivity (collectively referred to as gluten-related disorders), increasing diagnoses, advancing research and improving the quality of life for those on a life-long […]

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness Pop-culture Campaign

On May 5, 2014 / Coping, Family, Schools, Uncategorized / 1 Comment

Inspired to empower and educate, we proudly present our Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness Pop-culture Campaign to educate and empower adolescents, young adults, and the young at heart. Written by Michael Pistiner MD, MMSc Teenagers and young adults are the highest risk group for food allergy related […]

AllergyHome Food Allergy Awareness Week Elementary School Kit

On April 30, 2014 / Contributor, Schools / Leave a comment

Food Allergy Awareness, AllergyHome Style Written by Gina Mennett Lee In anticipation of Food Allergy Awareness Week, we are excited to announce the AllergyHome Food Allergy Awareness Week Kit. This free kit is filled with resources designed to make educating your school community quick and easy. We have […]

Making The Case For Full-time School Nurses: We Need Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Champions

On April 9, 2014 / Schools, Uncategorized

Making The Case For Full-time School Nurses: We Need Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Champions Written by Michael Pistiner MD, MMSc As we move forward with implementing policies to care for students with life-threatening allergies, it has never been more clear – school nurses are indispensable. Stock Epinephrine […]

MY CHILD HAS MULTIPLE FOOD ALLERGIES: NOW WHAT?

On April 3, 2014 / Contributor, Coping, Uncategorized / 1 Comment

AllergyHome is excited to introduce Karen S. Rance, DNP, RN, CPNP, AE-C. She is a leader in state and national initiatives addressing asthma and food allergy advocacy, education, and policy. Her many leadership roles and collaborations have served and continue to serve our community well. Thank you Dr. Rance for all that you do and thank […]

Preparing For A Food Allergy Office Visit & Partnering with Your Clinic Team

On March 31, 2014 / Contributor, Uncategorized / 4 Comments

AllergyHome is excited to re-introduce Anne Russell, BSN, RN, AE-C, an AllergyHome expert contributor who has specialized in food allergy for over 20 years after clinical and administrative experience in Pediatrics, Critical Intensive Care and Neonatology. She has shared her expertise and passion with countless children, families, members […]

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) and our Community

On March 29, 2014 / Contributor

AllergyHome is excited and proud to introduce Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics and Tonya Winders, their president and CEO. For almost 3 decades this patient advocacy organization has been dedicated to improving the lives of those with allergies, asthma and related conditions. Tonya and AANMAs […]

How Are We Doing? AllergyHome wants to hear from you!

On March 19, 2014 / Uncategorized / 6 Comments

Dear Friends, Has anyone used AllergyHome resources to help bring food allergy awareness to your school communities? Who did you share with or teach? What resources did you use? How did it go? Do you know the outcome? We would love to hear from you. The good, […]

Food Allergy and Camp: Questions to Ask

On March 10, 2014 / Uncategorized / Leave a comment

AllergyHome is excited to introduce our next guest contributor, Linda E. Erceg, RN, MS, PHN. Ms. Erceg is a champion in camp health and camp nursing, and is director of the Association of Camp Nurses. Please join us in welcoming Linda Erceg. “The goal is to match […]

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