Whether you are just starting out on your journey with an eosinophil-associated condition or have been part of APFED’s community for years, welcome! In 2007, APFED drafted bill language to establish a National Eosinophil Awareness Week (NEAW). On May 15, 2007, The U.S. House of Representatives passed House Bill 296, forever recognizing the third week … Continue reading National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 19-25, 2024)
Imagine having a rare disease that causes your esophagus to swell and narrow, preventing you from eating any food. Or one that causes inflammation and damage to your skin, lungs, heart, or nervous system. Imagine having a disease that causes bone pain, muscle pain, and thickened, puckered skin and not being able to find a … Continue reading APFED Celebrates National Eosinophil Awareness Week May 18-24, 2014
Atlanta, GA (May 14, 2024) – The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) is celebrating the 3rd annual World Eosinophilic Diseases Day (WEDD) on May 18, and the 17th annual National Eosinophil Awareness Week (NEAW) May 19-25, 2024. Eosinophils (pronounced “ee-oh-sin-oh-fills”) are a type of white blood cell that play a role in immune system … Continue reading Shining a Light on Eosinophil-Associated Diseases
New series of digital advertisements will educate visitors about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and its symptoms ATLANTA, GA —The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) is pleased to announce a campaign to boost awareness of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in one of the most recognizable advertising venues—Times Square in New York City. To educate the public about … Continue reading APFED Launches EoE Awareness Campaign in New York City’s Iconic Times Square
For Immediate Release APFED Contact: Mary Jo Strobel, Executive Director, (713) 493-7749, mjstrobel@apfed.org APFED’s Virtual Hike for HOPE Weekend Unites Eosinophilic Disease Community (October 17-18, 2020) Event will help APFED fund research initiatives to advance eosinophil-associated diseases (Atlanta, GA)— The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) invites patients, families, and supporters to gather together virtually … Continue reading APFED’s Virtual Hike for HOPE Weekend (October 17-18, 2020)
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