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July 7, 2026 by Kathleen Regan in Recent News

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

June 29, 2026 by NASPGHAN in Bowel Sounds Episodes

Bowel Sounds Ep. 19: Katie Larson-Nath – Faltering Weight

In this episode, Dr. Jordan Whatley and Dr. Temara Hajjat talk to Dr. Katie Larson-Nath, Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Division Director at the University of Minnesota M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital, who specializes in pediatric nutrition and leads the Intestinal Rehabilitation Program. We talk about the recently published joint AAP/NASPGHAN Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnosis

June 24, 2026 by NASPGHAN in Nutrition Pearls Episodes

Nutrition Pearls Ep. 50: Episode 50 – Upcoming Elections – Outgoing Members Pass the Torch

In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, hosts Jen Smith and Megan Murphy (the outgoing Clinical Practice Chair) speak with the rest of the outgoing Executive Committee members whose positions are up for election this fall: Venus Kalami (Secretary/Treasurer), Michelle Yavelow (Communications Chair), Brock Williams (President-Elect), & Lisa Cooley (Media Chair). Each guest reflects

June 23, 2026 by Kathleen Regan in Recent News

Don’t Leave Your Application Unfinished

⏰ 7 days left until the July 1 deadline. If you’ve started your NASPGHAN Foundation grant application, now is the time to finish it. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding for your research and career development. Apply today: https://naspghan.org/research/naspghan-foundation-grants-2/

June 22, 2026 by NASPGHAN in Press Releases • Recent News

Joint Guidelines Advance Pediatric Liver Transplant Care

The North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) is pleased to announce the joint guidelines with The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and the American Society of Transplantation (AST)

June 22, 2026 by NASPGHAN in Recent News

NASPGHAN Recognizes Dr. Peter Osgood

To recognize PRIDE Month, we highlight a member of NASPGHAN who is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

June 15, 2026 by NASPGHAN in Bowel Sounds Episodes

Bowel Sounds Ep. 18: Lisa Richardson – Ins and Outs of Infant Formulas

In this special Bowel Sounds and Nutrition Pearls collaboration episode, hosts Dr. Jennifer Lee and clinical dietitian Nicole Misner talk to Lisa Richardson about the ins and outs of infant formula. This is a must listen episode for all pediatricians, pediatric gastroenterologists, dietitians and anyone who is using or recommending infant formulas. Learning Objectives Explain

June 15, 2026 by NASPGHAN in Nutrition Pearls Episodes

Nutrition Pearls Ep. 49: Episode 49 – Lisa Richardson – Ins and Outs of Infant Formulas (Bowel Sounds Podcast Collaboration)

In this special Bowel Sounds and Nutrition Pearls collaboration episode, hosts Dr. Jennifer Lee and dietitian Nikki Misner speak with dietitian Lisa Richardson on infant formula. Lisa Richardson is a pediatric clinical dietitian and nutrition educator who brings together experience in pediatric specialty care, public health nutrition, and continuing education. She currently practices at UNC

June 12, 2026 by Kathleen Regan in Recent News

NASPGHAN Recognizes International Button Battery Awareness Day

June 12 is International Button Battery Awareness Day, a global effort to raise awareness about the serious dangers of button battery ingestion in children. Each year, more than 3,500 children suffer serious injuries from button battery ingestion around the world. These small batteries, found in many everyday household items, can cause life-threatening damage within hours

June 4, 2026 by Kathleen Regan in CPNP News

NASPGHAN Foundation/CPNP Nutrition Research Grant

Submission Deadline for the 2026 NASPGHAN Foundation CPNP Nutrition Grant is July 1, 2026. Find out more on NASPGHAN | NASPGHAN Foundation Grants. Below, learn from one of our prior winners on how they utilized the grant! If you are inspired to complete nutrition research, apply for our grant today! About Jen: Jen Smith is

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