Join Us in Celebration of National Eosinophil Awareness Week, May 16-22, 2021! National Eosinophil Awareness Week (NEAW) officially established in May of 2007 to raise awareness of eosinophil-associated diseases. Passed by the House Bill 296 in the U.S. House of Representatives, the third week in May will always be home to NEAW. The week is … Continue reading Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals, Organizations, and Businesses
Long-time Advocate Joins Board of Eosinophil-Associated Diseases Nonprofit ATLANTA, GA—The Board of Directors of the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) announces the appointment of new board officer Dawn McCoy. Ms. McCoy will play a key part in donor development, the shaping and implementation of APFED’s strategic initiatives, community relations, and assisting with education and … Continue reading APFED Welcomes Dawn McCoy to Board of Directors
Explore resources and suggested activities from 2020 and stay tuned for details about NEAW 2021 (May 16-22)! Educate (Sunday) Post facts about eosinophil associated diseases to your social media page/s. Be sure to use the hashtags #NEAW20 and #EosAware to help spread the word! Contact local media and share your story. A Sample … Continue reading Day-by-Day Guide of Suggested Activities
APFED’s Advocacy Work Since its inception in 2001, APFED has worked diligently to advocate for patients who have eosinophil associated disease. On this page, we outline our efforts over the years, which include working to obtain federal funding for research, proper medical coding of eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, insurance coverage of medical foods, and more. Current … Continue reading APFED’s Advocacy History
From APFED founder, Beth Mays: “There is a founding principle within APFED: “We Get It!” And we do. My son has eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE). Back in 2000, we struggled with a sick 1 year old incapable of telling us what was wrong. Charlie saw doctor after doctor and underwent test after test with no apparent … Continue reading History
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