Today, it is likely that there is a child with food allergies in every classroom, day care and camp in the United States. More than two million children are now affected by food allergies. And the incidence of food allergies has doubled in the last 10 years. Until there is a cure, education about managing food allergies and preventing severe reactions will make the difference in keeping children safe.
In partnership with the Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) — Northwest, Seattle Children’s is excited to introduce the new Food Allergy Community Health Education Program, which provides food allergy education to help create a safer environment for children. Funded by the FAI, our program provides the community with a food allergy community health educator, who will provide training and educational presentations to staff and parents in a variety of settings, including:
- After-school programs
- Camps
- Community centers
- Day care centers
- Preschools
- PTA meetings
- Schools
To schedule a visit with our food allergy community health educator in these or any other settings, please request a visit (DOC), contact 206-884-1012 or e-mail foodallergy@seattlechildrens.org.
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My goal is to provide the tools that communities need to manage food allergies and assure children's safety.
Hilary Stephens, RN, BSN, food allergy community health educator