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Tag: Celiac Disease

12 Gluten-Free Camps for Kids with Celiac or Food Intolerances

At NeedyMeds, we understand how stressful it can be for families managing gluten-free diets and intolerances, especially when planning for summer camp. Whether your child has celiac disease, a gluten intolerance, or other food allergies, finding gluten-free camps that can safely and confidently meet their dietary needs is essential. Fortunately, many camps across the country offer gluten-free options, and some are even entirely gluten-free. We allow you to filter camps by condition AND financial need by visiting our Camps section on our website. This guide highlights some of the top camps offering gluten-free meals, allergy-aware kitchens, and welcoming communities where […]

Be Aware – May’s Awareness Months

Who decides what months/weeks/days are health awareness dates? It’s often nonprofit or public health organizations, but sometimes states or the federal government can name an observance period. The month of May is observed as over a dozen awareness months, overlapping awareness weeks, and several awareness days. Several of our own partners are observing awareness months. ALS Awareness Month May was named ALS Awareness Month in the United States by Congress and signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1992. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting the function of […]

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