Rep. Lowey Kicks-Off Awareness Month

[Guest guest]

We are so excited about the May Awareness Month Events! First, there was New

Hampshire's Proclamation by Governor Lynch.

Late Monday, Representative Nita Lowey of New York introduced 'National Celiac

Awareness' legislation, H.Con.Res. 110.

This simple awareness bill is used as an educational tool for Members of

Congress and their staff. It lays the groundwork for the other, more difficult

issues, we work on. Issues like eliminating preexisting

conditions from health insurance, getting insurance plans to reimburse

dietitians for the nutritional services they provide to celiac patients, and to

improve the labeling on foods and prescription drugs. There is so much

policymakers don't know about celiac disease.

That's why it helps to focus attention during one month - MAY - to highlight a

few of the needs and concerns of individuals with celiac disease and those who

serve the community.

Your Representative can help to raise awareness about celiac disease, too, just

ask them. Put the request in writing by going to:

www.americanceliac.org/advocacy.htm .

It's May - Time to Celebrate, Educate and Advocate!

Levario

American Celiac Disease Alliance

www.americanceliac.org