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Nutrition Pearls Ep. 53: Episode 53 – Kelsey Herwick – From Hospital to Home: Enteral Equipment That Makes Life Easier

In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Bailey Koch and Lisa Cooley speak with Kelsey Herwick, MS, RD, CNSC, LD to discuss enteral nutrition supplies. This episode was inspired by questions asked by CPNP members. Kelsey serves as an embedded dietitian liaison with Indiana University Health Home Care, focusing primarily on patients at

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Teaching for an Inclusive Tomorrow (TFIT) Scholarship Program

Support the next generation of diverse pediatric GI leaders! NASPGHAN Foundation’s Teaching for an Inclusive Tomorrow (TFIT) Scholarship Program encourages talented pediatric residents and medical students from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to explore careers in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. Applications for the 2026 TFiT program are now open through July

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Nutrition Pearls Ep. Episode 52 – Megan Van Hoorn – Pediatric Enteral Nutrition Q&A: Community Questions, Clinician Answers

Episode 52 – Megan Van Hoorn – Pediatric Enteral Nutrition Q&A: Community Questions, Clinician Answers  In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, Jen Smith and guest host Lisa Cooley speak with dietitian Megan Van Hoorn MS, RD, CSP, CD, answering CPNP questions on pediatric enteral nutrition. Megan is a Senior Clinical Dietitian at Children’s

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Apply Now for the 2026 NASPGHAN DEEP Program

Applications are now open for the 2026 DEEP Program: Developing Educators and Expert Presenters. Now in its third year, the interactive program has helped more than 40 NASPGHAN members strengthen their presentation skills, build confidence as educators and prepare for future speaking opportunities. The program includes virtual instruction, small-group presentation practice and expert feedback. Participation

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Improve VTE Prevention in Pediatric IBD

Children and adolescents hospitalized with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), a serious complication that can significantly impact patient outcomes. SToP VTE: Standardized Tool for Prophylaxis VTE is an evidence-based educational course designed to help healthcare providers implement standardized VTE risk assessment and prophylaxis protocols at their institutions.

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Nutrition Pearls Ep. 51: Episode 51 – Bonus Episode – Inspiring the future of Pediatric Dietitians through CPNP’s Teaching and Tomorrow Program

Episode 51 – Bonus Episode – Inspiring the future of Pediatric Dietitians through CPNP’s Teaching and Tomorrow Program In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, our CPNP media chair Lisa Cooley speaks with our CPNP President Elect -Brock Williams and last year’s participant Emma Placke about their experience with last year’s program.  The Teaching

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LIVE WEBINAR

July 29 8PM ET Join NASPGHAN’s Neurogastroenterology and Motility Committee for an expert-led webinar focused on the evaluation and management of post-surgical patients with Hirschsprung disease. This 60-minute session will explore long-term post-surgical complications, including fecal incontinence, obstructive symptoms, constipation, Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis, and postoperative anatomical complications associated with various surgical techniques. Through three focused presentations

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