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Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Michigan Conference
Problem-Solving Challenges. Empowering Families. Supporting Professionals. Celebrating Progress.


Saturday, August 29, 2015
8:00am to 1:15pm EDT
                       
Check-In & Exhibits open at 7:30am EDT


Kensington Court Ann Arbor Hotel
610 Hilton Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI   48108


CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

7:30am - 8:00am      
Check-In & Visit Exhibitors

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8:00am - 8:10am
Welcome & Introduction

8:10am - 8:50am

Food Allergy & Common Co-Existing Conditions
Benjamin J. Song, MD


8:50am - 9:30am
Psychological & Social Implications of Diagnosed Food Allergy
Catherine C. Peterson, PhD


9:30am - 10:15am
A Research Update on the Therapeutic Effect of Chinese Herbal Medicine (FAHF2) on Food Allergy 
Xiu-Min Li, MD, MS

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10:15am - 10:20am
Southeast Michigan FARE Walk for Food Allergy
Jennifer O'Donnell


10:20am - 10:45am
Mid-Morning Break & Visit Exhibitors


10:45am - 11:45am
School Management of Food Allergy & Panel Question/Answer Discussion

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Myths: Don’t Let These Get in the Way of Effective School Management

Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc
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joining via teleconference from Boston)
Evilia A. Jankowski, MSA, BSN, RN
Marcy DeCraene, BSN, RN
Randy Speck, BS, M.Ed, Ed.S
Leigh Fitch, MA, SCL, LLPC
Anne F. Russell, BSN, RN, AE-C - Facilitator

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11:45am - 12:15pm
Application of Education Law on School Food Allergy Management
Michael R. Dorfman, Esq


12:15pm - 12:45pm
Update: Implementation of Michigan Legislation to Improve Food Allergy
Safety in Restaurants

Anne Mervenne, BS


12:45pm - 12:50pm
Closing

12:50pm - 1:15pm
Visit Exhibitors & Receive Certificates



PLEASE NOTE
  • This conference is for adults only.
  • Conference content focuses on IgE mediated food allergy with risk for anaphylaxis and not other forms of adverse reactions to foods.
  • Lunch will not be provided. The mid-morning break will include beverages. This event may include food allergy friendly products. However, if you have diagnosed food allergies, please remember to read all ingredient labels and consume any product samples off-site at home.
  • Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne out of courtesy to audience members with these sensitivities.
  • Exhibit tables open at 7:30am EDT. Representatives from organizations and companies will display information about their programs, services and/or products for those managing food allergies.

This project was made possible through a community grant from Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). 
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