Category: News

Web Event: Non-celiac gluten sensitivity. How do we diagnose and manage this condition?

Register here

On Friday, June 2, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University presents the eighth in a series of ten bimonthly programs.

The target audience is adult and pediatric physicians and physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, fellows, dietitians and nutritionists, researchers, and patients.

All participants will receive a certificate of participation at the conclusion of each program. This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM

AGENDA

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM Diagnosis of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS)

10:20 AM – 10:40 AM Management of NCGS and exclusion of celiac disease

10:40 AM – 11:00 AM Is it gluten that causes NCGS?

11:00 AM – 11:20 PM Dietary advice for those with NCGS

11:20 AM – 12:00 PM Case Presentations/Q&A

Register here

University of Chicago Celiac Awareness Month

cureceliacdisease.org

As we kick off week one of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, we have several educational videos we’ll be sharing on our social media channels. From the launch of a new Tik Tok series for teens to the first of several gluten-free kitchen videos, it’s a week not to be missed.
05/01 Teens on TikTokTo kick off this month dedicated to celiac disease education, we are launching a series of Tik Tok videos created by some inspiring teenagers with celiac disease. Watch them share their stories and advice for other teens on everything from eating out to traveling and more. Follow our channel @UChicagoCeliac We’ll be posting videos all month long.
05/03 Take a Tour of the Celiac Disease Center
Head over to our YouTube channel and come with us on a tour of the Celiac Disease Center.
Find us at UChicago Celiac Disease
05/05 Shared Kitchen Spaces
In this first of several videos dedicated to sharing kitchen spaces with non-gluten-free household members, Lindsey Yeakle, trained chef and education program coordinator at the UChicago Celiac Disease Center, offers tips and tricks and shows you what to do about condiments to avoid cross contact with gluten. Watch on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.
Special EventsWe’re excited about our lineup of special May events and we hope you can join us. (Note that all events are free but some require pre-registration.) 
May 15 Adult Happy Hour By registration only due to limited capacity
Mingle with the Celiac Center staff, meet others going through similar challenges and just have fun. We’ll be meeting at a dedicated gluten-free establishment located in Roscoe Village/Chicago. Register for the event here.
May 16 Dinner with a Doctor / Q & A. Join Dr. Verma at 6:30 p.m. CT for a virtual, moderated Q&A session. Get all your questions related to celiac disease and a gluten-free diet answered in real time. Register for the event here. 
May 20 Family Education Day. Our favorite event of the year brings families together! We have an exciting lineup of speakers this year, starting at 8:30 a.m. Register here.
May 22 Spotlight on Males – Celiac Project Speak. Check out this event especially for men! Michael Frolichstein and Cam Weiner of the Celiac Project podcast will join us at 6:30 p.m. CT to discuss issues that affect men with celiac disease. Don’t miss this unique virtual event. Sign up here.
May 30 Brunch with a Dietitian. If you had an hour with a dietitian, what would you ask? You don’t have to wonder! Join Lori Welstead, RD and Audrey Roen, RD for a moderated Q&A session. Register here and join us at 11 a.m. CT.
We look forward to connecting with you.
If you don’t already follow us on social media, be sure to do that now so you don’t miss out.

U Chicago Celiac Disease Center – Virtual Family Education Day

Virtual Program

https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtceyrqjktE9Qt83Wo-Dni93K2D8vACWq3#/registration

https://www.cureceliacdisease.org/

PREREGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE THE CODE FOR ACCESSING THE MEETING VIRTUALLY. Click the above link to access registration.

Join us Saturday, May 20th. 
This year’s Family Education Event will take place virtually and explore Celiac Disease throughout the continuum of care.  All are welcome.
8:30 – 8:40 Welcome and Opening Thoughts

8:40 – 9:05 Session 1 – Medical Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Celiac DiseaseRitu Verma, MD, ChB
Family Coping StylesRitu Verma, MD, ChB and Priyanka Chugh, MD, MS presents on parenting children with celiac and without in the same household
Follow UpRitu Verma, MD, ChB discusses the importance of follow-ups and speaking with a dietitian, psychologist, educators, research assistants, and doctor regularly and as needed depending on patient needs

9:05 – 9:35 Session 2a – Emotional Jennifer Wildes, PhD
Presents on the topic of disordered eating

9:35 – 9:40 BREAK

9:40 – 10:10 Session 2b – Emotional
People Coping With Celiac Disease in Creative Ways(panel discussion)Erin Smith of Gluten-Free GlobetrotterKim Thomas of Let Them Eat Gluten-Free Cake on YouTubeMichael Frolichstein and Cameron Weiner of Celiac Project Podcast
Shane Goldberg Author of From Surviving to Thriving Chloe Goldberg – Gluten Free Cooking

10:00 – 10:10 Community Support Groups and Resources
Lindsey Yeakle discusses local and national support groups and resources available.

10:10 – 11:15 Session 3 – Social

10:10 – 10:30 Travel
Erin Smith, gluten-free travel blogger discusses traveling with celiac disease safely along with tips and tricks for traveling with children.

10:30 – 10:50 RelationshipsPriyanka Chugh, MD, MS
discusses maintaining relationships with friends, family and significant others. 

10:50 – 11:15 Restaurant Know How (panel discussion)
Teens from InTransit. Dena GoldbergLindsey YeakleRitu Verma, MD, ChB

11:15 – 11:30 Closing Remarks

Beyond Celiac Town Hall

Register at Beyond Celiac

Beyond Celiac has announced their next virtual Town Hall, scheduled for May 22 at 3 PM ET featuring Marisa Stahl, MD from Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Marisa Stahl, MD, is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine where she works with the Colorado Center for Celiac Disease. In 2019, she received the Beyond Celiac/SSCD Young Investigator grant to evaluate the impact of celiac disease on the health and quality of life of children who are identified through a mass screening program. She is currently working on the Autoimmunity for Kids (ASK) study, a free health screening program open to all Colorado children, from one to 17-years-old, designed to detect celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.

Register at Beyond Celiac

Progressive Field 2023

PLAY BALL!

If you’re headed to the Ballpark for Guardian games this season here’s a list – supplied by Fan Services – of where you can get your gf treats!

While the following are not listed below the ballpark has added Sibling Revelry and Ciderboys Cider options as well! Play Ball!

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND! STAFF CHANGES, THINGS CHANGE, THE BALLPARK IS NOT A DEDICATED GF FACILITY. BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE. LET THEM KNOW WHAT YOU NEED. IF YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE WITH ANY HANDLING LET THEM KNOW. MOST OF ALL – BE KIND!

o Gluten Free Stand (Hot dog, hamburgers, peanuts, Red Bridge Beer, and WhiteClaw)

Section: 153

o Popcorn

Sections: 133, 149, 153, 156, 174, 182, 556

o Nachos

Sections: 116, 157, 172, 181, 529

o Ballpark Classics- Hot Dog

Section: 149

o Pierre’s Ice Cream – Black Raspberry Chip, Chocolate, French

Vanilla, Mint Chocolate Chip

Sections: 159, 179, 182

o Build a Burger- Hamburger& Chicken Sandwich

Section: 174

o Ohio City Burrito- Burrito Bowl

Section: 160

o Ciders

The Corner- Section: 116, Miller Bar- Section: 138,

Sam Adams Cart- Section: 164

o Gluten Free Stand Cart Red Bridge Beer

Section 150​

You will also find gluten free options in the Club Section if your tickets include that area. Often the folks manning the stations are pretty well informed