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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...

Listen to college graduate daughter Maya Konoff and her mom, Jill Mindlin, candidly share their thoughts on the question, “What I wish you knew?” as they discuss growing up with food allergies. Today, We’re focusing on their thoughts during elementary and middle school, high school, and college days. Resources to keep you in the know:Food Allergies & SchoolParents Planning for SchoolFamily Activities at HomeFAACT's College Resource CenterYou can also find FAACT’s Roundtable Podcast on App...

Coming together with family and friends during the holidays can be heartwarming and fun, but it can also feel overwhelming and stressful. To help you keep stress levels and anxiety down, we’re joined by FAACT's Director of Behavioral Health, Emery Brown, MA, Ed.S., NCSP, who shares solutions and tips for staying balanced during the busy days ahead. Resources to keep you in the know:FAACT's Behavioral Health CenterPreparing for the Holidays with Food AllergiesYou can also find FAACT’s Roundtab...