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Search Results: MCH Organizations

This list of organizations is drawn from the MCH Organizations Database. Contact information is the most recent known to the MCH Digital Library.

Displaying records 1 through 2 (2 total).

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA )

Annotation: Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association provides services to families and professionals that include include referrals, publications, and reference information. CVSA provides materials in Spanish, French, Asian languages, and other languages; funds research; publishes a newsletter; sponsors conferences; and maintains a listserv for members.

Keywords: Cyclic vomiting syndrome

Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association (PAGER)

Annotation: The Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association (PAGER) is a parent-led children's health association offering information and support to parents of the 7 million children in the US with gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and related disorders. Services to consumers include an extensive web site with discussion boards, newsletters,and other materials. Some materials are available in Spanish. The association also conducts training seminars and workshops, particularly for agencies whose staff and volunteers need to learn about GERD in children which is easily missed and underdiagnosed.

Keywords: Children, Eating disorders, Gastroesophageal reflux, Gastrointestinal motility, Heartburn, Parent groups, Vomiting
   

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