FAAM: Increasing access to epinephrine through advocacy

Food Allergy Canada is a nationally registered charity committed to educating, supporting, and advocating for the over 3 million Canadians impacted by food allergy. Today is the last day of Food Allergy Awareness Month, and we want to celebrate #FoodAllergyChampions. As this month has focused on anaphylaxis education and awareness, we want to highlight a few individuals and organizations who have helped increase the availability of epinephrine through stock epinephrine programs. Stock epinephrine refers to epinephrine auto-injectors that are not prescribed to a particular person and can be used in an emergency. There are many champions across the country, in this email, we are highlighting just a few of them. Please share with us any #FoodAllergyChampions in your community who have started a stock epinephrine program. Check out our inspiring stories below to learn more!  Public spaces and community settings Ontario city has stock epinephrine available in public places  Learn how rotary members and local city council in Hamilton, ON initiated a pilot stock epinephrine program in a mall – and how that kickstarted all city-owned facilities in Hamilton having stock epinephrine on hand going forward. Learn more Saving lives with stock epinephrine in New Brunswick Discover how Kelly Dunfield, a nurse practitioner, initiated a stock epinephrine pilot project in Sussex, NB – and how the program helped to save a life within a few months of its launch!  Read more Schools and campuses Protecting students in Alberta Find out about Bill 201 – Protection of Students with Life-Threatening Allergies Act. This bill was initiated by MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, and through her leadership it was put into legislation quickly and efficiently. Learn more Photo by: Ian Kucerak/Postmedia Student-led emergency response team carries epinephrine auto-injectors Read about how the Emergency First Response Team at McMaster University in Hamilton, ON incorporated stock epinephrine within their equipment packs. Read more University departments collaborate on a stock epinephrine program  Learn more about Registered Dietitian Nicole Fetterly’s initiative to have stock epinephrine on campus at the University of Victoria. Learn more Public service Peel Regional Police in Ontario have epinephrine auto-injectors at all their facilities Read about the Peel Regional Police as they continue to prioritize public safety by having stock epinephrine auto-injectors in all their facilities.  Read more Epinephrine auto-injectors on board all fire trucks in Mississauga, Ontario Find out about the program Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services introduced to have epinephrine auto-injectors on board all fire trucks.  Learn more Coming soon: Our latest impact report with stories on more #FoodAllergyChampions, including the announcement of our award winners. Subscribe Events News Contact Media DONATE FUNDRAISE

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