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Seven great meetings are planned for this month! See below for dates and topics.
Monday, April 12, 2010
"Food Allergies: Update on Research and Treatment"
Speaker: Allergist William Sheehan, MD, Children's Hospital Boston
Metro-Northwest Asthma & Allergy Educational Support Group
Meets at:
Beth Israel & Children's Hospital Medical Care Center
482 Bedford St., Lexington, MA
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
”A Recipe for Food Allergy Management at School – Being Prepared”
Speaker: Jan Hanson, MA, Educating for Food Allergies, LLC. www.foodallergyed.com
Metro-Boston Asthma & Allergy Educational Support Group
Meets at:
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington St. (Route 16)
Newton, MA
1/4 mile from Rt. 95/128; Exit 21/21A - Rt. 16 East toward Newton
Bowles Conference Area - Second Floor
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
"Baking for People with Food Allergies"
Speaker: Jill Robbins, Founder of HomeFree Foods and author of Allergen Free Baking cookbook. www.homefreetreats.com
Merrimack Valley Asthma & Allergy Educational Support Group
Meets at:
Atkinson Elementary School
111 Phillips Brooks Road
No. Andover, MA
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
"Making Milk Allergy History:
One Family's Successful Experience with Oral Immunotherapy at Children's Hospital, Boston"
Speakers: Robyn Nasuti and Brett Nasuti
Brett Nasuti's multiple severe food allergies have brought him unexpected fame in recent months. He is the first person to successfully complete a treatment that appears to have eliminated the threat of dangerous reactions that he and his family have lived with almost all of his life. Brett and his mother Robyn Nasuti will speak about their experiences and answer questions.
Metro-West Asthma & Allergy Educational Support Group
Meets at:
Allergy & Asthma Treatment Specialists
475 Franklin St., Framingham, MA
(near intersection of Mt. Wayte Avenue; free parking in medical building parking lot)
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Parent Roundtable:
"Eating Out with Food Allergies"
How do you handle eating in restaurants locally and when you travel?
Do you have favorite places? How do you assure they are safe?
Do you have stories about bad experiences: how could they have been prevented or what can be learned from them?
How do you teach your children to "ask the right questions" and make safe decisions?
Special guest: Paul Antico, Founder of Allergy Eats.com (a website designed to help people with food allergies find restaurants where they can comfortably dine)
Southeastern MA Food Allergy Parent Support Group
Meets at:
Pediatric Specialists
132 Central St. (Rt. 140)
Foxborough, MA
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
"Children with Food Allergies: Practical Tips and Recent Developments"
Speaker: Allergist Michael Pistiner, MD
Learn about managing food allergies from a dynamic speaker with a unique perspective as an allergist and a parent of a child with food allergies. Topics will include prevention, preparedness, and how to recognize anaphylaxis, as well as updates on research and treatment.
Dr. Pistiner will also report on his work on a task force to implement a new state law on food allergens in restaurants. There will be time for questions. Bring along others who care for your children.
Nashoba Valley Asthma & Allergy Educational Support Group
Meets at:
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
200 Groton Road, Ayer, MA
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Topic: To be announced
Pioneer Valley Food Allergy Support Group
Meets at:
St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center
201 Hubbard St., Ludlow, MA
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