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Understanding EoE

October 21, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

What is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) and how can you manage this condition if you or your child is impacted?

Dr. Vishal Avinashi and Kirstin Wingate

Dr. Vishal Avinashi and Kirstin Wingate

Join us for an informative and educational webinar on EoE, a type of food allergy that affects the gastrointestinal/digestive tract. You’ll gain a better understanding of this non IgE-mediated food allergy and helpful strategies for managing it from our guest speakers including a pediatric gastroenterologist and a registered dietitian.

Here are the details:

  • What the webinar is about: The basics of EoE, including signs/symptoms and treatment, and how to manage daily living, followed by Q&A, where you can ask questions. Plus, you can submit your questions in advance upon registration.
  • Who is presenting:
    • Dr. Vishal Avinashi is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist at BC Children’s Hospital, involved with the Complex Feeding and Nutrition Service, and is a Co-Director of the Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clinic. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia.
    • Kirstin Wingate is a dietitian at BC Children’s Hospital with the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. She has previously worked as a research dietitian with the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy & Immunology at the University of British Columbia.
  • When is the webinar: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 1 pm – 2 pm EDT

Don’t miss out on this informative session with experts in the field!

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Date:
October 21, 2020
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
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