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Happy Allergy & Asthma Awareness Week! For this week's episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Kenneth Mendez, President and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). As a psychologist working within the allergy community, I spend a great deal of time supporting the emotional realities families navigate every day: anxiety, vigilance, trauma, social exclusion, decision fatigue, and the ongoing work of creating safety in environments not always built with allergic disease in mind. One of the things I appreciated most about this conversation was the reminder that effective advocacy is deeply collaborative and patient-centered. Kenny shares how AAFA supported the passage of California’s new restaurant allergen labeling law (the ADDE Law), and explains the behind-the-scenes work required to create meaningful policy change. I’m grateful to organizations like AAFA and to the many advocates, families, healthcare professionals, and community leaders continuing this work every day. You can listen to episode 75 of the Don't Feed the Fear podcast on your favorite podcast platform and here: https://lnkd.in/emWuYc9m

Allergy & Asthma Network has elevated patient voices on Capitol Hill for the past 29 years! This year’s #AADCH26 event proved once again how those voices are the ultimate catalyst for change. 122 of our advocates including 8 young advocates, clinicians, caregivers, and community leaders from 26 states met with lawmakers in 119 meetings during #AADCH26 to highlight the urgent need for policies that improve affordability, expand access, and advance health equity for the millions living with asthma, allergies, and related conditions. The stories shared emphasized why this event is still critical in driving real, meaningful progress nearly three decades after its inception. We also had wonderful engagement online with 422 advocates sending 1,292 emails to their legislators! Thank you to every advocate, partner, and supporter who showed up, spoke out, and helped move us closer to a future where everyone can access the care they deserve. We are also deeply grateful to our partner, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), and our sponsors for their unwavering dedication to advancing equitable care and strong patient advocacy. Gold: Amgen, Sanofi - Regeneron; Silver: AstraZeneca; Bronze: ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Blueprint Medicines, Eli Lilly and Company and DBV Technologies. #AADCH26 #HealthPolicy #PatientAdvocacy #PublicHealth #Advocacy

People with food allergies must always be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Every time you leave the house, you must pack all necessary items. You don’t see my food allergy. You don’t see the work it takes to stay safe — epinephrine, action plans, safe snacks, and tools in tow. Visit #FAACT to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxkgk6RC #EpinephrineSavesLives #FoodAllergyAwareness #AllergySafety

Happy Food Allergy Awareness Week! Food allergy is a serious, potentially life-threatening disease affecting more than 33 million Americans. Awareness is critical, but so is action! Show us what you do best for food allergy awareness. Turn what you love into something bigger: https://lnkd.in/g8kmYgQi #foodallergyawareness #foodallergy