NASPGHAN is proud to recognize National Hispanic-Latine/x Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th and acknowledge the contributions of our members with Hispanic-Latine/x heritage. The 2020 U.S. census identified 62.1 (18.7%) million Hispanic and/or Latino people in the U.S. This was based on self-reports of those who identify as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or
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EPIsode 37 – Lauren Storch – Nutrition in Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) and TPIAT (you see what we did there) In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Jen Smith and Nikki Misner speak with Lauren Storch on nutrition in patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). Lauren works as a registered dietitian at Nationwide
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September 8-12, 2025 is malnutrition awareness week. This is a great opportunity to engage your healthcare teams and your patients and their families on malnutrition. This week, set a goal to achieve one of the following: Empower your colleagues in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition to screen for, identify, and diagnose malnutrition. Review new updates
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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has released a new safety standard consistent with NASPGHAN Advocacy priorities for water bead toys, aimed at preventing intestinal blockages when H2O beads are ingested. Ingested water beads will not appear in X-rays, requiring vigilance when ingestion is suspected. Preventing hazardous foreign body ingestions is a top NASPGHAN priority
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In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Justine Turner about a non-biopsy approach to diagnosis for celiac disease in children. Dr. Turner is a Professor of Pediatrics and Divisional Director for the Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition at the University of Alberta and also the medical lead for the
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An expansion of Teaching and Tomorrow, this program will name up to ten Teaching for an Inclusive Tomorrow scholars among interested 1st and 2nd year pediatric residents and 4th year medical students. Scholars will be chosen on their unique qualities. In addition to networking with other participants, scholarship awardees will be matched with a NASPGHAN
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NASPGHAN Foundation Advanced Fellowship Training in Pediatric Endoscopy The NASPGHAN Foundation Advanced Fellowship in Pediatric Endoscopy will provide up to $75,000 in direct funding to support one year of advanced training in pediatric endoscopy for a member of NASPGHAN in good standing. The primary objective of the fellowship is to catalyze and increase the number
read more In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk to Dr. Richard Wood, Chief of the Department of Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Professor of Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. We discuss identifying and caring for the child with
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The underlying premise of a publication-worthy manuscript (and the research supporting it) is that it provides insight to the readers regarding a clinically or biologically relevant question. This webinar aims to offer suggestions to fellows and junior faculty as to how to write the best manuscript possible. Our distinguished moderators and speakers will review the
read more Episode 36 – Mary Lesser – Sports Nutrition and Considerations for the Young Athlete with GI Disorders In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Nikki Misner and Jen Smith speak with Mary Lesser PhD, RD, dietitian on the topic of Sports Nutrition. Originally a Northern California native, Mary is currently an Assistant Adjunct
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The Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses
Help & Hope for Children with Digestive Disorders
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
JPGN Reports
