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Final Reminder: Cast Your NASPGHAN Election Ballot by Tomorrow (September 10)
If you have not yet voted, now is the time to make your voice heard and help select the leaders who will guide NASPGHAN in the years ahead.
This year’s ballot includes candidates for President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, Clinical Practice Councilor and Canadian Councilor. Before voting, visit the Meet the Candidates page to review candidate biographies, statements and videos.
Eligible voting members received a personalized ballot invitation via SurveyMonkey, with the latest reminder sent yesterday (September 8) to eligible members (Full, Emeritus, Psychologist) who have not yet voted. If you have not received or cannot locate your ballot, please check your spam or junk folder for an email from Steve Farace via SurveyMonkey. If you still cannot locate it, contact the NASPGHAN National Office at sfarace@naspghan.org for assistance.
Don’t miss the opportunity to participate. Cast your ballot by 11:59 PM ET tomorrow, September 10.
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From Genes to Guidelines to Bedside: Personalized Management of Pediatric Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome
September 30, 2026, 8PM ET
Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS) is a rare, inherited gastrointestinal polyposis syndrome with significant variability in clinical presentation and associated risks. As research continues to identify important genotype–phenotype correlations, a more personalized approach to surveillance and management is emerging.
Join us for this live webinar that will examine how evolving evidence can inform the care of children with JPS.
Experts will explore the distinction between sporadic and syndromic juvenile polyps, foundational guidelines for JPS management, genotype-specific surveillance considerations, and evolving approaches to polypectomy and chemoprevention.
Join moderator Claudia Phen, MD, and featured speakers Thomas Attard, MD and Suzanne MacFarland, MD as they bring their expertise in pediatric polyposis, cancer predisposition, and gastroenterology to this important discussion..
Register today!
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Call for Volunteers: Faltering Weight Micro-Volunteer Working Group
NASPGHAN and CPNP are seeking six volunteer members to serve on the Faltering Weight Micro-Volunteer Working Group, part of the educational initiative entitled: Faltering Weight Explained: A Masterclass in Diagnosis, Management and Treatment, supported by Nutricia.
This expert working group will develop and review educational resources that support implementation of the recent AAP/NASPGHAN Joint Clinical Practice Guideline for the diagnosis and management of faltering weight. Working Group members will help ensure the materials reflect current evidence, clinical guidance, and practical, real-world messaging for a multidisciplinary audience.
We invite applications from qualified healthcare professionals, including pediatric gastroenterologists, hepatologists, dietitians, advanced practice providers, and others with expertise in faltering weight, growth assessment, or pediatric nutrition.
Details at a glance:
• Positions available: Six (6) NASPGHAN and CPNP members
• Meeting format: Virtual
• Estimated commitment: Approximately 10–15 hours
• Project duration: 2026–2027
• Application deadline: September 14th
We encourage all interested members to apply and help shape this important educational initiative!
Questions or concerns may be directed to NASPGHAN Project Manager Samiya Green.
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How Are Parents Impacted by Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements?
Beginning in January 2027, H.R. 1 (‘One Big Beautiful Bill’) requires states that have expanded Medicaid coverage to low-income adults—either through the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion or a Section 1115 waiver—to implement work reporting requirements. These new requirements apply to adults enrolled through the Medicaid expansion eligibility pathway.
A report from the Georgetown Center for Children and Families examines how these requirements could affect parents and other caretaker relatives. Despite the complexity of the new rules, its central finding is reassuring: most parents and caretaker relatives who live with a child should not lose Medicaid coverage because of work reporting requirements.
Parents and caregivers are generally protected in three key circumstances:
• They are eligible for or enrolled in Medicaid coverage for parents and caretaker relatives under Section 1931, rather than through the Medicaid expansion category.
• They live with a child age 13 or younger, which is a specific exclusion under H.R. 1.
• Their household income is at least $580 per month, meaning the adults in the household are considered to be meeting the work requirement.
The report encourages state outreach well before implementation is fully underway so parents with children do not fall through the cracks because ensuring that parents and caregivers maintain health coverage is vital not only to their own health and financial stability, but also to the well-being of the children who depend on them.
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Call for Volunteers: Biliary Atresia Educational Initiative
The NASPGHAN Foundation is seeking content experts to participate in a new Biliary Atresia Educational Initiative focused on developing practical, high-quality educational resources for healthcare professionals.
Selected participants will collaborate on the development of an educational slide deck and contribute their expertise in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of biliary atresia. Working together, the group will help ensure the content reflects current knowledge and provides meaningful support for clinicians caring for patients with biliary atresia.
This is an opportunity for NASPGHAN members with relevant expertise to contribute to an important educational project and help shape resources that can support pediatric GI professionals in practice.
Application Deadline: October 12
Questions? Please contact NASPGHAN Project Manager Samiya Green.
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CPNP Announces New Executive Board Leaders
The Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals (CPNP) is pleased to announce the results of its 2026 election. CPNP members approved the slate of candidates for five Executive Board positions, welcoming a new group of leaders who will help guide the organization and support the pediatric nutrition community.
Please join CPNP in congratulating the following incoming Executive Board members:
- President-Elect: Michelle Yavelow, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, CSP
- Clinical Practice Chair: Elizabeth (Lisa) Cooley, MS, RD, LD, CNSC
- Media Chair: Brittany Brown, RD, IBCL, CDE
- Secretary-Treasurer: Erin Feldman, RD
- Communications Chair: Christy Figueredo, MS, RD, CSP
The newly elected leaders join the following members who will continue to serve on the Executive Board – Brock Williams, PhD, RD, CNSC (incoming President), Nicole Martin, RD, CD (incoming Past President), Nikki Misner, MS, RDN, CSDH (Research Chair), Tamara Sims-Dorway, RD, CSP, LS/N (Program Chair).
CPNP thanks all members who participated in this year’s election and extends its appreciation to these incoming leaders for their commitment to serving the organization.
Congratulations to CPNP’s newest Executive Board members!
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September JPGN is now available online!
The September issue of JPGN is now available and posted online. All active members and those who have purchased JPGN separately have received an email directly from Wiley with access instructions to their JPGN account. If you missed the deadline of Feb. 2nd, you may no longer have access to JPGN. Please renew today to regain access to the journal.
If you have previously accessed JPGN online through the Wiley library, please enter your username and password to read this current issue. Once you are on the site, you can sign up for email alerts about JPGN and its content. There is additional information about this process on the NASPGHAN website.
If you do not receive the emailed instructions for access, do not hesitate to contact Lisa Clayton at the NASPGHAN National Office.
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