Often, volunteers provide survivors with initial phone counseling, in - person support and
advocacy during a hospital exam or meeting with law enforcement.
«The findings highlight the importance of having a supply of epinephrine available in schools, and people trained to administer it
during an allergy emergency,» said Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc, FAAP, and author of the abstract and Director of Food Allergy
Advocacy, Education and Prevention at MassGeneral
Hospital for Children (MGHfC) in Boston.
The agency offers evening childbirth / newborn care and parenting programs at 7 local
hospitals and has established school - based programs in 19 school districts and sites to provide education, support and
advocacy during the school day.