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| FOOD ALLERGY BENEFIT CONCERT |
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AFAA BENEFIT CONCERT
Saturday, February 16th, 2008
St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church
2323 Como Avenue; St. Paul, MN
Silent Auction 3 p.m.
Concert 4 p.m.
Proceeds go to AFAA educational projects.
Volunteers Needed!
Noon or 1-3 (moving chairs, setting up auction items)
3-5:30 (handing out programs, helping with auction, AFAA table, coffee, etc.)
5:30-7:30 (moving chairs, packing)
Volunteers also needed to post fliers (link).
This concert is open to all ages, to extended family, friends, and neighbors. Invite everyone for this great occassion!
Note:
None of the 8 major allergens will be at the concert or adjacent areas!
A food-free nursery is available (unstaffed) for young children and their parents.
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| AFAA FOOD ALLERGY CONFERENCE |
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April 5th, 2008
University of Minnesota Radisson Hotel
Minneapolis, MN
Save the Date! More information to come.
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NEW WEST METRO FOOD ALLERGY SUPPORT GROUP
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Howard Lake, Minnesota
The West Metro Food Allergy Connection has formed in Howard Lake under the direction of Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care LTD. Mary Schlief is the facilitator of this new, energetic group.
January's meeting will feature Debra J. Peterson, RN, MS, CFNP, from Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care, Ltd., of Minnetonka. Topics will address the best way to go out to eat (i.e. restaurants, family gatherings, etc.). There will also be open discussion on surviving the holidays.
You are invited to bring your favorite recipes to share with the group too!
Date: January 14, 2008
Location: Howard Lake Community Room (above the library); 615 6th Avenue;
Howard Lake, MN 55349
Time: 7 p.m.
For directions and more information, contact Mary Schlief at rosco@cmgate.com or 320-543-3349 or Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care LTD. at 952-546-6866.
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JANUARY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
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Minnesota Food Allergy Support Group Meetings:
Howard Lake - MONDAY, January 14, 2008 at 7 PM Guest: Debra J. Peterson, RN
St. Cloud - MONDAY, January 14, 2008 at 6:30 PM Guest: Dr. Mary Keating
Brainerd - TUESDAY, January 15, 2008 at 6:30 PM
Duluth - MONDAY, January 28, 2008 6:30 PM
Click here for locations.
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| BOOTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED JANUARY 28TH |
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We need volunteers for an AFAA booth at the MN School Health Education Conference on January 28th in Bloomington. Volunteers hand out fliers to people stopping by the booth.
Shifts:
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.-2:00. (conference will provide lunch)
2:00-4:30 p.m. (includes tear down/pack up)
Location: Sheraton Hotel South; 7800 Normandale Drive; Bloomington, MN
Note: shift times can adapt to your schedule. The conference organizers have invited volunteers to partake in refreshments and conference sessions provided the booth is staffed.
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FACTOR IN HARMFUL ALLERGIES IDENTIFIED
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This Wall Street Journal article covers cutting edge research:
"...doctors might one day predict who is most at risk for severe anaphylaxis and use enzyme-replacement therapy as a treatment."
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119931092799363233.html
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LIFE IS NO PICNIC FOR FOOD ALLERGY SUFFERERS
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Note: an AFAA member is featured in this article about a National Institutes of Health study.
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/foodAllergy/noPicnic.htm
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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A link to good information: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/foodAllergy/default.htm
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MY CHILD'S HEALTH NOTEBOOK - FREE |
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My Child's Health Notebook
At this site, you can download My Child's Health Notebook free after answering some quick questions regarding symptoms your child may have been experiencing. With the My Child's Health Notebook you can chart your child's growth, record their symptoms and immunizations, etc.
My Child's Health Notebook is offered by Prevacid, a medication used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD can be confused with food allergic symptoms, and can aggrevate asthma conditions, so it is useful to record symptoms to discuss them with your child's physician in order to get an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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SERVSAFE TRAINING
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SERVESAFE TRAINING
17 Jan 2008 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Hospitality Minnesota
305 Roselawn Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
The Minnesota Department of Health requires most foodservice establishments to have a certified food professional on staff at all times and this one-day sanitation course fulfills this requirement. The class is based on the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's ServSafe Essentials criteria.
For more information call 651-778-2400 or e-mail info@hospitalitymn.com
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The Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association (AFAA) is a 501(c)3 Minnesota Non-profit whose mission is to educate, advocate, and support those with life-threatening food allergies. We operate through the generousity of volunteers and donations.
Join with us to Take the Fear Out of Food Allergies!
Sincerely,
Nona Narvaez, Founder & Director
Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association of MN (AFAA)
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