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Join us as we delve into the world of college and travel with multiple food allergies, guided by the experienced voice of Mia Silverman, a college student and food allergy influencer. Mia's insightful approach to safe eating and travel and her infectious, upbeat, and relatable personality makes this a conversation you don't want to miss.Resources to keep you in the know:Mia Silverman/The Allergic Girl on TikTokMia Silverman/The Allergic Girl on InstagramFAACT's College Resource CenterFAACT's ...

The founder of No Nut Traveler, Lianne Mandelbaum, recently shared life-changing news about legislation directly impacting the safety of flying with food allergies. We’re exploring what this law passage means to our food allergy community and her air travel food allergy advocacy. Including the No Nut Traveler Grassroots Army launch, why collecting airline travel stories and testimony helps advocacy, and how you can get involved. Resources to keep you in the know:No Nut Traveler Grassroo...

Shawna Mannon, mom to high school student Carter, joins FAACT’s Roundtable Podcast today to discuss what her family experienced at her son’s former high school regarding his food allergies and why she filed a lawsuit against the school district. We’re also joined by FAACT’s General Counsel and VP of Civil Rights Advocacy, Amelia Smith, JD, to explore civil rights and how they impact people with food allergies. Resources to keep you in the know:Contact OCR: Contact Office of Civil Rights - U.S...

Dr. Shaker explores patient care from the angles of practice guidelines, cost-effective care, equity, partnerships, and policy. Getting the best care should seem straightforward, but it can get complicated when dealing with insurance/payors.Note: Dr. Shaker's views shared on this podcast are his own and do not reflect any professional affiliations or organizations. Resources to keep you in the know:Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters (JTFPP)American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immuno...

FAACT’s President and CEO, Eleanor Garrow-Holding, sits down with entrepreneur, athlete, and mom to two children living with food allergies, Brittany Mahomes, to explore her game plan for keeping her family safe and ready for quick action. Resources to keep you in the know:Food Allergy Game PlanAbout AUVI-QKaleo Patient Assistance ProgramYou can find FAACT's Roundtable Podcast on Apple Podcast, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Follow us on Facebook, X (fo...

Learn about ground-breaking news and updates from the recent American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting held this February in Washington, D.C. In lay relatable terms, FAACT’s Medical Advisory Board Chair, Dr. Shahzad Mustafa, discusses the approval of Xolair and what it means for the food allergy community. He also shares his thoughts regarding treatments that are on-the-horizon for anaphylaxis from ARS Pharma, Bryn Pharma, Aquestive, DBV Technologies, and Blue...