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2 months ago ·
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2 months ago ·
Dear MA Advocacy Friends,
For those that can join us tomorrow, please email your legislator tonight to make an appointment for a personal meeting with them and/or their staff between 11:30 am-1pm, and to invite them to attend the Advocacy Day (see below).
If you can't make it, please email your legislators and invite them to the advocacy day. Please see below.
WHO: You and other food allergy advocates, local legislators
WHAT: Lobby Day in support of S.255, An Act to Establish Food Allergy Plans in School
WHERE: Massachusetts State House, Room 222
WHEN: Oct 17th, 10:30AM - meet with other advocates and local legislators, hear update on the bill; 11:30AM - meet with YOUR legislator
Please use the template invitation below. You can identify your State Representative and Senators here: malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
Dear XXX,
Tomorrow (10/17) I will be attending a briefing about S.255, An Act to Establish Food Allergy Plans in School at 10:30am in Room 222. In addition to inviting you to join us I would like to schedule a time to meet with you and/or your staff at the conclusion of the briefing, around 11 AM.
This bill requires Massachusetts school districts to develop a Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plan, which will ensure that schools have policies and procedures in place for the management of students with food allergies. This bill would also require school staff to receive annual professional development on providing a safe environment for students with food allergies. If passed, this legislation will build on the already comprehensive MA guidelines by making policy, education, and stock epinephrine availability necessary instead of voluntary.
Today, one in 13 children has food allergies, or roughly two in every classroom. Nearly 40 percent of these children have already experienced a severe or life threatening allergic reaction. Allergic reactions should always be handled as a medical emergency and the provisions of the new bill will ensure that schools are fully equipped to avoid, recognize and treat allergic reactions. Adoption of this bill is the best way to help children make the transition between a safe home environment and school while making profound differences in the comfort level of families with children who suffer from severe food allergies.
In just over a month, we have collected over 1,200 signatures from people all over Massachusetts who would like to see this bill become law. We hope that you or a member of your staff can join a briefing about this bill on October 17, with Dr. Michael Pistiner, Director of the Food Allergy Advocacy, Education and Prevention, Food Allergy Center at MassGeneral Hospital for children, along with founding members of the Food Allergy Science Initiative at the Broad Institute, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America New England Chapter and dozens of family members whose loved ones suffer from food allergies. This bill has the support of the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization, the MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, New England Allergy Society, Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), Boston Children's Hospital Division of Allergy and Immunology and the MassGeneral Hospital for Children's Food Allergy Center.Dear MA Advocacy Friends,
For those that can join us tomorrow, please email your legislator tonight to make an appointment for a personal meeting with them and/or their staff between 11:30 am-1pm, and to invite them to attend the Advocacy Day (see below).
If you can't make it, please email your legislators and invite them to the advocacy day. Please see below.
WHO: You and other food allergy advocates, local legislators
WHAT: Lobby Day in support of S.255, An Act to Establish Food Allergy Plans in School
WHERE: Massachusetts State House, Room 222
WHEN: Oct 17th, 10:30AM - meet with other advocates and local legislators, hear update on the bill; 11:30AM - meet with YOUR legislator
Please use the template invitation below. You can identify your State Representative and Senators here: malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
Dear XXX,
Tomorrow (10/17) I will be attending a briefing about S.255, An Act to Establish Food Allergy Plans in School at 10:30am in Room 222. In addition to inviting you to join us I would like to schedule a time to meet with you and/or your staff at the conclusion of the briefing, around 11 AM.
This bill requires Massachusetts school districts to develop a Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plan, which will ensure that schools have policies and procedures in place for the management of students with food allergies. This bill would also require school staff to receive annual professional development on providing a safe environment for students with food allergies. If passed, this legislation will build on the already comprehensive MA guidelines by making policy, education, and stock epinephrine availability necessary instead of voluntary.
Today, one in 13 children has food allergies, or roughly two in every classroom. Nearly 40 percent of these children have already experienced a severe or life threatening allergic reaction. Allergic reactions should always be handled as a medical emergency and the provisions of the new bill will ensure that schools are fully equipped to avoid, recognize and treat allergic reactions. Adoption of this bill is the best way to help children make the transition between a safe home environment and school while making profound differences in the comfort level of families with children who suffer from severe food allergies.
In just over a month, we have collected over 1,200 signatures from people all over Massachusetts who would like to see this bill become law. We hope that you or a member of your staff can join a briefing about this bill on October 17, with Dr. Michael Pistiner, Director of the Food Allergy Advocacy, Education and Prevention, Food Allergy Center at MassGeneral Hospital for children, along with founding members of the Food Allergy Science Initiative at the Broad Institute, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America New England Chapter and dozens of family members whose loved ones suffer from food allergies. This bill has the support of the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization, the MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, New England Allergy Society, Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), Boston Children's Hospital Division of Allergy and Immunology and the MassGeneral Hospital for Children's Food Allergy Center. ... See MoreSee Less
2 months ago ·
Dear #foodallergy Advocacy Friends,
Please invite your legislators to S. 255 Advocacy Day!
We have the opportunity to hold an advocacy day for S. 255, An Act to Establish Food Allergy Plans in School, at the State House.
This will give our community the opportunity to let our legislators know that S. 255 is important to all MA Students!
If you can join us, we need you! If you can't, please email your local legislators and invite them to the Advocacy Day!
WHO: You and other food allergy advocates, local legislators
WHAT: Lobby Day in support of S.255, An Act to Establish Food Allergy Plans in School
WHERE: Massachusetts State House, Room 222
WHEN: 10:30AM - meet with other advocates and local legislators, hear update on the bill; 11:30AM - meet with YOUR legislator
Please use the template invitation below. You can identify your State Representative and Senators here: malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
Dear XXX,
We are writing to invite you to attend a briefing about S.255, An Act to Establish Food Allergy Plans in School on Thursday, October 17th at 10:30am in Room 222.
This bill requires Massachusetts school districts to develop a Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plan, which will ensure that schools have policies and procedures in place for the management of students with food allergies. This bill would also require school staff to receive annual professional development on providing a safe environment for students with food allergies. If passed, this legislation will build on the already comprehensive MA guidelines by making policy, education, and stock epinephrine availability necessary instead of voluntary.
Today, one in 13 children has food allergies, or roughly two in every classroom. Nearly 40 percent of these children have already experienced a severe or life threatening allergic reaction. Allergic reactions should always be handled as a medical emergency and the provisions of the new bill will ensure that schools are fully equipped to avoid, recognize and treat allergic reactions. Adoption of this bill is the best way to help children make the transition between a safe home environment and school while making profound differences in the comfort level of families with children who suffer from severe food allergies.
In just over a month, we have collected over 1,200 signatures from people all over Massachusetts who would like to see this bill become law. We hope that you or a member of your staff can join a briefing about this bill on October 17, with Dr. Michael Pistiner, Director of the Food Allergy Advocacy, Education and Prevention, Food Allergy Center at MassGeneral Hospital for children, along with founding members of the Food Allergy Science Initiative at the Broad Institute, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America New England Chapter and dozens of family members whose loved ones suffer from food allergies. This bill has the support of the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization, the MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, New England Allergy Society, Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), Boston Children's Hospital Division of Allergy and Immunology and the MassGeneral Hospital for Children's Food Allergy Center.
If you or a member of your staff are able to join us on October 17, please let us know by emailing foodallergy@mgh.harvard.edu. If you can't make it in person, we hope you will consider co-sponsoring of S.255, and would be happy to provide your office with more information.Dear #FoodAllergy Advocacy Friends,
Please invite your legislators to S. 255 Advocacy Day, October 17th!
We have the opportunity to hold an advocacy day for S. 255, An Act to Establish Food Allergy Plans in School, at the State House.
This will give our community the opportunity to let our legislators know that S. 255 is important to all MA Students!
If you can join us, we need you! If you can't, please email your local legislators and invite them to the Advocacy Day!
WHO: You and other food allergy advocates, local legislators
WHAT: Lobby Day in support of S.255, An Act to Establish Food Allergy Plans in School
WHERE: Massachusetts State House, Room 222
WHEN: 10:30AM, October 17th - meet with other advocates and local legislators, hear update on the bill; 11:30AM - meet with YOUR legislator
Please use the template invitation below. You can identify your State Representative and Senators here: malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
Dear XXX,
We are writing to invite you to attend a briefing about S.255, An Act to Establish Food Allergy Plans in School on Thursday, October 17th at 10:30am in Room 222.
This bill requires Massachusetts school districts to develop a Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plan, which will ensure that schools have policies and procedures in place for the management of students with food allergies. This bill would also require school staff to receive annual professional development on providing a safe environment for students with food allergies. If passed, this legislation will build on the already comprehensive MA guidelines by making policy, education, and stock epinephrine availability necessary instead of voluntary.
Today, one in 13 children has food allergies, or roughly two in every classroom. Nearly 40 percent of these children have already experienced a severe or life threatening allergic reaction. Allergic reactions should always be handled as a medical emergency and the provisions of the new bill will ensure that schools are fully equipped to avoid, recognize and treat allergic reactions. Adoption of this bill is the best way to help children make the transition between a safe home environment and school while making profound differences in the comfort level of families with children who suffer from severe food allergies.
In just over a month, we have collected over 1,200 signatures from people all over Massachusetts who would like to see this bill become law. We hope that you or a member of your staff can join a briefing about this bill on October 17, with Dr. Michael Pistiner, Director of the Food Allergy Advocacy, Education and Prevention, Food Allergy Center at MassGeneral Hospital for children, along with founding members of the Food Allergy Science Initiative at the Broad Institute, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America New England Chapter and dozens of family members whose loved ones suffer from food allergies. This bill has the support of the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization, the MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, New England Allergy Society, Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), Boston Children's Hospital Division of Allergy and Immunology and the MassGeneral Hospital for Children's Food Allergy Center.
If you or a member of your staff are able to join us on October 17, please let us know by emailing foodallergy@mgh.harvard.edu. If you can't make it in person, we hope you will consider co-sponsoring of S.255, and would be happy to provide your office with more information. ... See MoreSee Less
2 months ago ·
We need your help to pass #S255, An Act to Establish #foodallergy Plans in School!
Please join us at the State House on October 17th. In order to make the strongest possible case, we need your help to tell legislators how critical it is that they pass this bill. We have circulated a petition that shows our strength in numbers and now have over 2,400 signatures. If you haven't yet, please sign and share our petition with your social media networks: chng.it/6w9VFhWF
WHO: You and other food allergy advocates, local legislators
WHAT: Lobby Day in support of S.255, An Act to Establish Food Allergy Plans in School
WHERE: Massachusetts State House, Room 222
WHEN: 10:30AM - meet with other advocates and local legislators, hear update on the bill; 11:30AM - meet with YOUR legislator
Our advocacy team will help arrange for you and our local experts to meet with your local legislators in addition to the chairs of the Education Committee. We will have material available for you to leave behind with your legislators.
Please bring as many supporters as you can! We need our legislators to know that we care about this!
Please let us know that you will join us by emailing foodallergy@mgh.harvard.edu with your name, town and zip code.
If you can't make it in person please email your legislators prior to the 17th asking for their support and co-sponsorship of S.255. You can identify your State Representative and Senators here: malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator ... See MoreSee Less
2 months ago ·
Families
Whether newly diagnosed or managing food allergies for years, these resources are designed to help families keep their children with food allergies happy and safe. Learn how to educate your kids, your relatives and your surrounding community.
Families
Schools
These food allergy and anaphylaxis management resources are designed to assist school nurses or their designees in educating their schools and creating communities of support for students with food allergies.
Schools
Health Care Providers
Educating and empowering our patients and their families is critical. These resources are designed to educate families and give them tools to competently and confidently managing their children’s food allergies and bring awareness to their surrounding community.
Health Care Providers
Resources for All
We enlist multiple educational formats including video modules, handouts, posters and quizes that are designed to deliver critical information in memorable and practical formats.
Resources
Our Blog
Check out the many essays, opinion pieces,and tips. Here’s AllergyHome’s opportunity to offer a more personal perspective, to comment on what’s new and to showcase leaders in our food allergy and anaphylaxis community.
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Es con gran placer que ahora ofrecemos recursos en español para nuestra comunidad con alergia a alimentos y con riesgo de anafilaxia.
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