U Chicago Celiac Disease Center – Virtual Family Education Day

Virtual Program

https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtceyrqjktE9Qt83Wo-Dni93K2D8vACWq3#/registration

https://www.cureceliacdisease.org/

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Join us Saturday, May 20th. 
This year’s Family Education Event will take place virtually and explore Celiac Disease throughout the continuum of care.  All are welcome.
8:30 – 8:40 Welcome and Opening Thoughts

8:40 – 9:05 Session 1 – Medical Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Celiac DiseaseRitu Verma, MD, ChB
Family Coping StylesRitu Verma, MD, ChB and Priyanka Chugh, MD, MS presents on parenting children with celiac and without in the same household
Follow UpRitu Verma, MD, ChB discusses the importance of follow-ups and speaking with a dietitian, psychologist, educators, research assistants, and doctor regularly and as needed depending on patient needs

9:05 – 9:35 Session 2a – Emotional Jennifer Wildes, PhD
Presents on the topic of disordered eating

9:35 – 9:40 BREAK

9:40 – 10:10 Session 2b – Emotional
People Coping With Celiac Disease in Creative Ways(panel discussion)Erin Smith of Gluten-Free GlobetrotterKim Thomas of Let Them Eat Gluten-Free Cake on YouTubeMichael Frolichstein and Cameron Weiner of Celiac Project Podcast
Shane Goldberg Author of From Surviving to Thriving Chloe Goldberg – Gluten Free Cooking

10:00 – 10:10 Community Support Groups and Resources
Lindsey Yeakle discusses local and national support groups and resources available.

10:10 – 11:15 Session 3 – Social

10:10 – 10:30 Travel
Erin Smith, gluten-free travel blogger discusses traveling with celiac disease safely along with tips and tricks for traveling with children.

10:30 – 10:50 RelationshipsPriyanka Chugh, MD, MS
discusses maintaining relationships with friends, family and significant others. 

10:50 – 11:15 Restaurant Know How (panel discussion)
Teens from InTransit. Dena GoldbergLindsey YeakleRitu Verma, MD, ChB

11:15 – 11:30 Closing Remarks

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