Weekly News

August 26 | 2026

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.

Are you interested in advancing pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition through research, education, advocacy, and philanthropy?

Applications are open to serve on the NASPGHAN Foundation Board of Directors - the site closes September 8.

For the 2027 open positions, the Foundation is currently seeking approximately two NASPGHAN members with expertise in Nutrition, Procedures/Endoscopy, non-IBD luminal GI, Health Equity, and Pancreatology.

The Foundation is committed to inclusive representation across the pediatric GI community in North America. Applications from members practicing in Canada and Mexico are strongly encouraged.

Review the full application requirements and submit your application here.

NASPGHAN Joins Statement in Response to Childhood Immunizations Executive Order

On August 10, President Trump signed an executive order stating the combined measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine should be administered in three separate single-disease shots, and, to the maximum extent feasible, all childhood immunizations should be administered at separate medical visits. In response, NASPGHAN joined more than 200 medical, health and patient advocacy groups in opposition to the executive order. In a statement released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the groups said the executive order “undermines confidence in childhood vaccinations” and encouraged parents and caregivers with questions about vaccines to speak with their child’s clinician.

Make Your Voice Heard in the 2026 NASPGHAN Election

There’s still time to make your voice heard in the 2026 NASPGHAN Election. If you haven’t yet voted, take a few minutes to review the candidate biographies and statements on the Meet the Candidates page and submit your ballot for NASPGHAN’s next leaders.

Eligible voting members include Full NASPGHAN members in the Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Research Scientist, Emeritus, and Psychologist categories. Note that Fellows, International, CPNP and APGNN members are not eligible.

Voting closes Thursday, September 10, at 11:59 PM ET.

Eligible members who did not receive their personalized SurveyMonkey ballot should contact Steve Farace, Director of Member Engagement, at sfarace@naspghan.org.

NASPGHAN Welcomes Five New Special Interest Groups

NASPGHAN is pleased to welcome five new Special Interest Groups (SIGs), expanding opportunities for members to connect, collaborate and engage around shared areas of interest:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Community & Private Practice Pediatric Gastroenterology
Feeding
Neurodevelopmental Diagnoses and Gastrointestinal Problems (NDD-GI)
Pediatric Portal Hypertension

With the addition of these five groups, NASPGHAN now has 22 SIGs representing 868 members - reflecting continued growth in member participation and interest in these collaborative communities.

The new SIGs were approved by the NASPGHAN Council following a thorough application and review process. SIGs provide members with opportunities for networking, collaboration and focused discussion on emerging topics and areas of shared professional interest.

Interested in getting involved? Members are encouraged to explore NASPGHAN’s SIGs and sign up to participate.

Questions? Please contact Steve Farace, Director of Member Engagement, at sfarace@naspghan.org.