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March 18, 2026 by Kathleen Regan in Recent News

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Issues Joint Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnosis and Management of Faltering Weight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 18, 2026 AMBLER, PA – The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published its first clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and management of faltering weight. Previously described as “failure to thrive,” this condition affects 5%-10%

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February 27, 2026 by Kathleen Regan in Recent News

NASPGHAN Nutrition University

Now accepting applications! Click here for more information Applications close on Sunday, March 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time April 17-18, 2026 Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago Chicago, IL This year’s Nutrition University program is chaired by Catherine Larson-Nath, MD. All attendees will receive complimentary registration, one night’s lodging, meals and round trip travel up

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February 25, 2026 by Kathleen Regan in Recent News

We support AAP’s immunization schedule

Vaccine recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics are designed to help children in the United States build immunity against serious diseases so they can stay healthy, and our communities can stay healthy. NASPGHAN has joined more 230 organizations in a statement of support of the 2026 American Academy of Pediatric’s (AAP) Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule.

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February 9, 2026 by Kathleen Regan in Recent News

Webinar Submission Form

The NASPGHAN webinar submission portal is NOW OPEN and we invite you to propose topics that will help advance care, education, and practice across our community. Key dates Portal closes: February 28 Review period: March 1- March 31 Decisions announced: April 1 Scheduling: All selected webinars will be scheduled for 2027   What you’ll be

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February 5, 2026 by Kathleen Regan in Recent News

Hepatology Bootcamp

Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Hepatology Bootcamp! April 16-17, 2026, Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago, Chicago, IL Details and Application HERE Application Deadline: March 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET Why Apply? This course is designed to provide specialized hepatology education and offers a unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in a small group setting.

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February 3, 2026 by Kathleen Regan in Recent News

NEW Webinar! Emerging Therapeutic Frontiers in Pediatric IBD

Emerging Therapeutic Frontiers in Pediatric IBD: IL-23 Blockade, JAK Inhibitors and Subcutaneous Biologics February 25, 2026 8PM ET As therapeutic options for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) rapidly evolve, clinicians must stay current on the next generation of therapies that have the potential to dramatically enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.  This webinar brings

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January 28, 2026 by Kathleen Regan in Recent News

Job Interview Coaching Workshop for 2nd Year Fellows 2026

The NASPGHAN Med Ed SIG is proud to again offer a program for personalized job interview coaching for current 2nd Year Fellows! This program will involve three virtual sessions between April 2026 and July 2026, and will focus on two specific skills of faculty job interviewing: initial virtual interview “elevator pitches” and additional interview skills including interview practice

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December 15, 2025 by Kathleen Regan in Recent News

NASPGHAN Reaccredited by ACCME for the Next Four Years

NASPGHAN is proud to announce that we have been reaccredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) for the next four years! This important recognition reflects our continued commitment to delivering high-quality continuing medical education, maintaining rigorous standards and serving our community with excellence. Reaccreditation affirms that NASPGHAN continues to meet ACCME requirements

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December 5, 2025 by Kathleen Regan in Recent News

NASPGHAN Joins Partner Societies in Urging CDC to Maintain Universal Hepatitis B Birth Dose

NASPGHAN has joined the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) in expressing serious concern about a recent vote of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

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December 4, 2025 by Kathleen Regan in Recent News

The universal hepatitis B birth dose must be protected.

NASPGHAN Urges ACIP to Maintain the Universal Hepatitis B Birth-Dose Recommendation The universal hepatitis B birth-dose vaccination remains a critical, evidence-based public health measure that protects newborns from hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and its long-term consequences. Maintaining this recommendation is essential to ensuring consistent, equitable protection for all infants across the United States. NASPGHAN

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