AAFA New EnglandCalendar of Events

Educational Support Group Programs:

Below are the Educational Support Group programs scheduled for Winter 2006.  Please send us your e-mail address and where you live, so that we may notify you of the plans. Send to: aafane@aafane.org. 

 

For further information about the location of our affiliated groups, and examples of programs we offered in the previous season, see Support Groups section of this website. all groups meet from 7:00 to 9:00pm unless otherwise noted.  All programs are free and open to the public.  If you have questions about our groups call the AAFA/New England office at 781-444-7778 or toll-free: 1-877-2-ASTHMA.
DATE- 2006 LOCATION/TIME TOPIC
Sept. 11

NORTHWEST SUBURBAN BOSTON AREA

(Lexington , MA)

Meets at Beth Israel and Children’s Hospital Medical Care Center , 482 Bedford St., Lexington , MA.

Directions: From Rt. 128, take exit 31B (“Bedford, Rts. 4 & 225”). Get in right lane to make “Jug handle” U-turn, then turn into parking lot.

Leader: Laurel Francoeur

Medical Advisor: Anahita Dioun , MD

“Nutrition Tips for Children with Food Allergies,” Wendy Elverson, Registered Dietitian
Sept. 19 

METRO-BOSTON at NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL

( Newton , MA , Rt. 16 near intersection of Rt. 128)

Leaders: Deborah Elbaum, Kara Sulllivan

Medical Advisor: Curtis Moody, MD

“When do I give epinephrine?  How to recognize and treat a food allergy reaction,” allergist Elizabeth Tepas, MD
Sept.  21

SOUTHEASTERN MASS. FOOD ALLERGY GROUP

 (Foxboro, MA)

Meets third Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at Pediatric Specialists, 132 Central St. , Suite 116, Foxboro (Exit 7B off Rt. 95 -Route 140 North; enter through North entrance in rear).

Leaders: Pat Mulligan, LICSW and Patricia Bates , RD

Medical Advisor: Donald Accetta, MD

   “School Policies and Managing Food Allergic Students: A Systems Approach”
Sept. 25

NASHOBA VALLEY ASTHMA & ALLERGY SUPPORT GROUP

(Westford , MA )

Meets at Rita Miller Elementary School , 1 Mitchell Way Westford , MA

Leader: Jean Claffey, RN

Medical Advisor: Jordan E. Scott, MD

 “Food allergies and school policies”  Panel discussion, including   health care professionals, student, teacher/administrator, parent
Sept. 27

METRO-WEST ALLERGY & ASTHMA SUPPORT GROUP  ( Framingham , MA)

Meets at Allergy & Asthma Treatment Specialists, 475 Franklin St., Suite 206 , Framingham (near intersection of Mt. Wayte Ave.)

Leaders: Linda Drews, Lori Brockway

Medical Advisor: Stuart Rhein, MD

“How to Recognize, Prevent and Treat Severe Alelrgic Reactions,” Stuart Rhein , MD
Oct 12

Food Allergy Group of the North Shore (Salem, MA)
Meets at Salem Hospital , Davenport Conference Rooms - First floor)

Leader: Cindy Blonder, (781)598-5932

Medical Advisor: Paul Hannaway, MD  

"Creating a Safe Environment for Your Food Allergic Child"
Oct.16 

Northwest Suburban Boston Area (Lexington, MA)

Meets at Beth Israel and Children’s Hospital Medical Care Center , 482 Bedford St. , Lexington , MA .

Directions: From Rt. 128, take exit 31B (“Bedford, Rts. 4 & 225”). Get in right lane to make “Jug handle” U-turn, then turn into parking lot.

Leader: Laurel Francoeur

Medical Advisor: Anahita Dioun , MD  

“Anaphylaxis: Understanding and Preventng Severe Allergic Reactions,” allergist John Saryan, MD  
Oct 17

Metro-Boston at Newton-Wellesley Hospital (Newton, MA)
( Newton , MA , Rt. 16 near intersection of Rt. 128)

Leaders: Deborah Elbaum, Kara Sulllivan

Medical Advisor: Curtis Moody, MD  

Parent Forum on Food Allergies: What works? Share your favorite products, strategies, successes.  
Oct.  19 

Southeastern MA Food Allergy Parent Support Group (Foxboro, MA)

Meets third Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at Pediatric Specialists, 132 Central St. , Suite 116, Foxboro (Exit 7B off Rt. 95 -Route 140 North; enter through North entrance in rear).

Leaders: Pat Mulligan, LICSW and Patricia Bates , RD

Medical Advisor: Donald Accetta, MD  

 

Raising Food Allergy Responsible Teens: An Empowerment Approach”  Dr. Accetta will be available for questions and epinephrine auto-injection demonstration; kids10 yrs. and older encouraged to attend.    
Oct. 23 

Food Allergy Group of the South Shore (South Weymouth, MA)

Meets 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at South Shore Hospital , 55 Fogg Rd , S.Weymouth.

Leader: Elisabeth Stieb, RN

Medical Advisor: Zuhayr Hemady , MD  

 

“Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis: Keeping Safe in A Peanut-Filled World,” allergist Michael Young , MD, author of The Peanut Allergy Answer Book

 

Oct. 25

Metro-West Allergy & Asthma Support Group (Framingham, MA)

Meets at Allergy & Asthma Treatment Specialists, 475 Franklin St., Suite 206 , Framingham (near intersection of Mt. Wayte Ave.)

Leaders: Linda Drews, Lori Brockway

Medical Advisor: Stuart Rhein, MD  

 

 “Legal Protections for the Food Allergic Student,” attorney Tim Sindelar  
Oct. 30 

Nashoba Valley Asthma/Allergy Educational Support Group (Westford, MA)

Meets at Rita Miller Elementary School , 1 Mitchell Way Westford , MA

Leader: Jean Claffey, RN

Medical Advisor: Jordan E. Scott, MD  

 

 “Baking for People with Food Allergies,” Patsy Rosenberg, founder of Cherrybrook Kitchen, Inc.   

 

 

Nov. 2

Food Allergy Group of the North Shore (Salem, MA)

Meets at Salem Hospital , Davenport Conference Rooms - First floor)

Leader: Cindy Blonder, (781)598-5932

Medical Advisor: Paul Hannaway, MD  

 

  “Taming Mold and Mites at Home, School and Work,” Jeffrey May (indoor air quality expert and author.)  
Nov. 13  

Northwest Suburban Boston Area (Lexington, MA)

Meets at Beth Israel and Children’s Hospital Medical Care Center , 482 Bedford St. , Lexington , MA .

Directions: From Rt. 128, take exit 31B (“Bedford, Rts. 4 & 225”). Get in right lane to make “Jug handle” U-turn, then turn into parking lot.

Leader: Laurel Francoeur

Medical Advisor: Anahita Dioun , MD  

"Food Allergies at School: Preparing Your Child, Your School and Yourself,” Jan Hanson, MA  and Shelly Creager, RN. Nov. 14 “Food Allergies and Medications: Ingredients in Prescription and Over-The-Counter Products,” pharmacist Arthur Margolis
Nov 14

Metro-Boston at Newton-Wellesley Hospital (Newton, MA)
( Newton , MA , Rt. 16 near intersection of Rt. 128)

Leaders: Deborah Elbaum, Kara Sulllivan

Medical Advisor: Curtis Moody, MD  

"Food allergies and Medications:  Ingredients in Prescription and Over-The-Counter Products,: pharmacist Arthur Margolis
Nov. 16  

Southeastern MA Food Allergy Parent Support Group (Foxboro, MA)

Meets third Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at Pediatric Specialists, 132 Central St. , Suite 116, Foxboro (Exit 7B off Rt. 95 -Route 140 North; enter through North entrance in rear).

Leaders: Pat Mulligan, LICSW and Patricia Bates , RD

Medical Advisor: Donald Accetta, MD  

“Caring for the Caregiver: Why are my child’s food allergies affecting my mood and the way I eat?”
Nov. 27 

Nashoba Valley Asthma/Allergy Educational Support Group (Westford, MA)

Meets at Rita Miller Elementary School , 1 Mitchell Way Westford , MA

Leader: Jean Claffey, RN

Medical Advisor: Jordan E. Scott, MD  

 “Anaphylaxis and the use of Epinephrine- What you need to know,”  Allergist Jordan Scott, MD
Dec. 7  

Food Allergy Group of the North Shore (Salem, MA)
Meets at Salem Hospital , Davenport Conference Rooms - First floor)

Leader: Cindy Blonder, (781)598-5932

Medical Advisor: Paul Hannaway, MD  

“Allergy Testing: Processes, Procedures, Results,” allergist James MacLean, MD

 

Dec. 11  

Northwest Suburban Boston Area (Lexington, MA)

Meets at Beth Israel and Children’s Hospital Medical Care Center , 482 Bedford St. , Lexington , MA .

Directions: From Rt. 128, take exit 31B (“Bedford, Rts. 4 & 225”). Get in right lane to make “Jug handle” U-turn, then turn into parking lot.

Leader: Laurel Francoeur

Medical Advisor: Anahita Dioun , MD  

  "Ask the Allergist"  Bring your questions for Dr. Anahita Dioun, allergist at Children’s Hospital
Dec. 12 

Metro-Boston at Newton-Wellesley Hospital (Newton, MA)
( Newton , MA , Rt. 16 near intersection of Rt. 128)

Leaders: Deborah Elbaum, Kara Sulllivan

Medical Advisor: Curtis Moody, MA

“Food Allergies from a Gastrointestinal (GI) Perspective,” pediatric GI specialist Tim Buie, MD

 

Dec 21

Southeastern MA Food Allergy Parent Support Group (Foxboro, MA)

Meets third Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at Pediatric Specialists, 132 Central St. , Suite 116, Foxboro (Exit 7B off Rt. 95 -Route 140 North; enter through North entrance in rear).

Leaders: Pat Mulligan, LICSW and Patricia Bates , RD

Medical Advisor: Donald Accetta, MD  

Share a holiday treat with us!  Celebrate another successful year of food allergy management! (Please bring a "safe" treat and the recipe to share.)
Jan 8

Northwest Suburban Boston Area (Lexington, MA)

Meets at Beth Israel and Children’s Hospital Medical Care Center , 482 Bedford St. , Lexington , MA .

Directions: From Rt. 128, take exit 31B (“Bedford, Rts. 4 & 225”). Get in right lane to make “Jug handle” U-turn, then turn into parking lot.

Leader: Laurel Francoeur

Medical Advisor: Anahita Dioun , MD  

Food Allergies: What Would You Do? (discussion of how to handle real-life situations
Jan. 9

Metro-Boston at Newton-Wellesley Hospital (Newton, MA)
( Newton , MA , Rt. 16 near intersection of Rt. 128)

Leaders: Deborah Elbaum, Kara Sulllivan

Medical Advisor: Curtis Moody, MD  

 “Allergy Testing,” allergist Jordan Scott, MD   
Jan. 18 

Southeastern MA Food Allergy Parent Support Group (Foxboro, MA)

Meets third Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at Pediatric Specialists, 132 Central St. , Suite 116, Foxboro (Exit 7B off Rt. 95 -Route 140 North; enter through North entrance in rear).

Leaders: Pat Mulligan, LICSW and Patricia Bates , RD

Medical Advisor: Donald Accetta, MD  

  “Goal Setting” - Mutual help to make and keep New Year’s resolutions   
Jan. 31 

Metro-West Allergy & Asthma Support Group (Framingham, MA)

Meets at Allergy & Asthma Treatment Specialists, 475 Franklin St., Suite 206 , Framingham (near intersection of Mt. Wayte Ave. )

Leaders: Linda Drews, Lori Brockway

Medical Advisor: Stuart Rhein, MD

 “Taming Mold and Mites at Home, School, and Work,” Jeffrey May (indoor air quality expert and author.)