Friday, March 25, 2022

Tuesday: Webinar on food allergy and asthma + webinars for kids and parents

Food Allergy Canada is a nationally registered charity committed to educating, supporting, and advocating for the over 3 million Canadians impacted by food allergy.
Tuesday, March 29th
12pm-1pm EDT
You will learn:
  • How food allergy and asthma are related and impact each other
  • What controlled asthma is and why it is important in relation to food allergy
  • How to tell the difference between an asthma attack and anaphylaxis, and what to do when unsure
  • The importance of controlled asthma for patients undergoing OIT/desensitization therapies
  • Strategies to control asthma, and more!
Who is presenting: This webinar will be moderated by Jennifer Gerdts, Executive Director, Food Allergy Canada and will feature the following experts:
Dr. Mariam Hanna: Dr. Hanna is a Pediatric Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Specialist. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and the Section Chair in Allergy & Immunology for the Ontario Medical Association.

Dr. Doug Mack: Dr. Mack is a Pediatric Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Specialist. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University, on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and on the Executive for Allergy & Immunology for the Ontario Medical Association.
Don’t miss out on hearing directly from these two experts! Register now, and please share with others.
Spring session runs April 30th to June 18th
Registration is now open for the Spring session! This free 8-week program is led by a trained peer mentor and will help your child feel more confident managing their food allergy. There are two online support sessions: one for ages 7-11, and another for ages 12-15.
By participating in the program, kids will:
  • Build a support network by connecting with other children who have food allergy
  • Learn strategies for managing their food allergy
  • Feel more confident managing their food allergy
Sign up your child today, so they don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with other youth with food allergy.
Next session is April 2nd at 1pm EDT
Participate in a free 90-minute small group webinar with a trained parent mentor. You’ll learn fundamental information about daily management and living confidently with food allergy and anaphylaxis, while connecting with others in our community who can relate!

These sessions are geared towards parents of children who have been recently diagnosed with a food allergy or for families who would like a refresher.
Following the session, you’ll be able to answer:
  • What are food allergy and anaphylaxis
  • How to avoid a reaction
  • What are the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
  • What to do in an emergency
Spaces are limited to 6 attendees and fill up quickly, so register now to save your spot.

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