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| 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 CenterHead 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 SpacesIn 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. |