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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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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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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We loved seeing everyone in Chicago for the 2025 Annual Meeting for a truly a record breaking year. More than 3,000 people – including attendees, exhibitors, and staff – joined us onsite to learn, connect and advance the care of children with GI, hepatology and nutrition disorders. From focused clinical sessions to hands-on courses and
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See how your support is shaping the future of pediatric GI. Our latest NASPGHAN Foundation Biennial Report highlights new and ongoing educational initiatives, grants and awards across the career spectrum, special recognition programs, and the generosity of our member donors and partners. Take a few minutes to explore the full report and see the impact
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Last week, during the Annual Meeting, members of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee – award recipients of NASPGHAN’s Nutrition and Child Health Equity awards program – organized a special outreach event at a Chicago middle school as part of our commitment to growing the pipeline of pediatric GI while broadening knowledge and awareness of nutrition.
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The table here provides categories of formulas for premature and term infants. Formulas within each category are comparable and safe to substitute for each other, in case of shortages. Any substitution should only be done under the recommendation and supervision of a healthcare professional. Please be aware that formula mixing instructions, including proper ratios of
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Wendy Elverson, RD, CSP, LDN – 2025 CPNP Dietitian of Excellence Wendy has been practicing as a registered dietitian specializing in clinical pediatric nutrition for more than 25 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Pennsylvania State University and completed her dietetic internship shortly thereafter. She began her career at the Children’s
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Navigating Acute Pancreatitis and Pancreaticobiliary Stones: Evidence-Based Management Strategies November 21, 2025 8PM ET Join us for this collaborative NASPGHAN APSPGHAN webinar, bringing together leading experts to discuss the latest advances in diagnosis and management of pancreatic diseases. This 90-minute session will feature concise, clinically focused talks covering key aspects of acute pancreatitis care –
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Managing a Child with Chronic Belly Pain: Interdisciplinary Approach to Functional Abdominal Pain Wednesday November 12, 2025 8PM EST Functional abdominal pain disorders are a group of disorders of the gut-brain interaction (DGBIs) and affect up to 25% of children worldwide. Children with FAPDs have an impaired quality of life along with significant risk of
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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