Last Saturday, I was invited to speak at the Women's Health Expo in Kingston, New York. I met with Linda Freeman, founder of the the Hudson Valley Celiac Support Group, as well as Barbara, who handles advocacy and outreach and invited me to speak. We were also joined by Nancy Ginter, Director of Operations of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. Established in 2003 by Alice Bast, the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness is a non-profit organization with the goal of promoting universal awareness of celiac disease, and contributing funds to advancements within the field of celiac disease research. Nancy gave a wonderful presentation that touched upon the basics of celiac disease; she provided the audience with important information, such as the definition of the disease, statistics, and ways to pursue a gluten free lifestyle. Finally, Laurie Brown-Halbert, a nurse practiitioner with an immense knowledge of celiac disease, spoke about commong testing procedures for those who want to be tested for celiac disease. A video of my speech is soon to follow!
