utahfoodallergynetwork

Welcome

Over 100,000 Utahns have food allergies including 32,000 children under the age of 18 years. 1 in 25 Utah students has a food allergy! STATISTICAL DATA

Our mission is to provide outreach to the newly diagnosed and the community at large, offering support, promoting education, building awareness of the severity of food allergies and anaphylaxis, and advocating for positive change.

News & Events

Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW), May 13-19, 2012

Click here to view our calendar of events and get ideas on how you can participate in this exciting week!

UFAN's Day of Play @ Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

Celebrate FAAW with a group outing to Discovery Gateway Children's Museum on Tuesday, May 15th from 4-6pm. REGISTER now by purchasing your discount tickets at our UFAN WePay Event Page until May 10th. Click here for a map and driving directions.

Cub Scout Patch - Food Allergy Awareness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Utah Food Allergy Network promotes National Food Allergy Initiatives for Schools SEE PRESS RELEASES

National School Boards Association Launches New Food Allergy Policy Guide for Schools

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Become a member of UFAN by subscribing for free today! You'll receive our e-newsletter, event announcements, hear about educational opportunities and legislative updates, and more. Subscribe to the UFAN e-mail list

Our free on-line discussion forum allows people to network together any time of the day or night to receive/lend support; share experiences, resources, and tips; post recipes; etc. Join here

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Support our Mission

Want to help support our mission? It's super easy, convenient, and secure. Utah Food Allergy Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible.

Past Events

UFAN Turns 5 Years Old!
April 20, 2012 - Celebrating Five Years of Support, Education, Awareness, Advocacy

Thank you to the University of Utah for sponsoring the 2011 FAAN Walk for Food Allergy in Salt Lake City. The community greatly appreciates your support and innovative contributions to the study and treatment of food allergy and associated eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders!

The Inaugural Utah Food Allergy Conference held June 25, 2011 was a huge success! We had approximately 100 attendees and expert presenters from Utah and across the nation. Check out the event photos on Facebook!

Our first annual UFAN Easter Egg Hunt was a great success! Visit our Facebook page to see photos and read comments from those who attended. Thank you to the Salt Lake Tribune for covering the event in Kids celebrate allergy-free Easter.

Statewide Guidelines for Schools and NSBA Webcast

Calendar of Events & Support Meetings VISIT CHAPTERS

CDC-Food Allergy on the Rise Among U.S. Children NCHS REPORT LOCAL STATISTICS

HB 101 Emergency Injection for Anaphylactic Reaction Act CLICK HERE

10 Things Children with Food Allergies Want You to Know

By Gina Clowes

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