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Meetings - Archives
Affiliated with Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL
Medical Advisor:  Dr. Jennifer Kim, Department of Allergy
Meetings:  2nd Monday of Every Other Month, 6pm-8pm

Meeting schedule
Please contact Eleanor Garrow-Majka through our contact us page, to confirm the date and location of meetings.

6pm-8pm:
Monday, August 14, 2006
Monday, October 9, 2006
Monday, December 11, 2006
Monday, February 12, 2007
Monday, April 9, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
Monday, October 8, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007

Past Meetings and Speakers

Monday, June 9, 2008
Dominique Tougne, Co-Owner and Executive Chef of Bistro 110, Chicago.
Topic: Dominique was FAAN's Honorary Walk Chair in Chicago in 2006 and 2007 for the Walk for Food Allergy. He will discuss his background, Bistro 110 and dealing with food allergies in his restaurant. We are very excited to have Dominique visit our group again!

Monday, August 11, 2008
Christine Szychlinski, Manager of the Food Allergy Program at Children's Memorial Hospital Department of Allergy.
Topic: Christine will provide a presentation on "Back to School" tips.

Monday, April 14, 2008
1st Half: Erin Wiencek
, Assistant Director of Ticket Operations with Kane County Cougars.
Topic: Kane County Cougars is one of the most popular minor league baseball teams in the country. Erin will share with us details about Peanut Free Night at the ballpark, scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, that includes a post-game fireworks show and the opportunity for fans to run the bases after the game.
2nd Half: Christine Szychlinski, Manager of the Food Allergy Program at Children's Memorial Hospital Department of Allergy.
Topic: Christine will provide a presentation on "What's New in Food Allergy" regarding research, data, and much more information.

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