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Nutrition Equity Episode 7: Cobalamin Disorders

August 16, 2023 Joanna Season 1 Episode 7
Nutrition Equity Episode 7: Cobalamin Disorders
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Nutrition Equity Episode 7: Cobalamin Disorders
Aug 16, 2023 Season 1 Episode 7
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Listen as I talk with Brittany, parent of two children with Cobalamin G and the head of the Cobalamin Steering Committee for HCU Network America.  Brittany will discuss her reasons for advocacy, her role on the steering committee, and the issues faced by those with Cobalamin Disorders.

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Listen as I talk with Brittany, parent of two children with Cobalamin G and the head of the Cobalamin Steering Committee for HCU Network America.  Brittany will discuss her reasons for advocacy, her role on the steering committee, and the issues faced by those with Cobalamin Disorders.

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Britnay's key goal's of the steering committee with HCU Network America
motivation for joining the steering committee for cobalamin disorders
nutritional needs
difference between hydroxy cobalamin and over the counter b-12
cystadane oral powder medication) is needed in higher amounts
Newborn screening
Britnay's key goal's of the steering committee with HCU Network America
How the medical nutrition equity act can change those with cobalamin disorders
obstacles when striving for adequate nutrition
colorado has ta compunding pharmacy for hydroxycobalamin but supply and demand is a problem
How the Medical Nutrition Equity Act would Cobalamin patents
Metabolic genetacist can help can help patients with cobalamin disorders find affordable hydrpxycoblamin
Healthwell Foundation used to help with costs of medication
How Grayson's death affected Britany's advocacy work
Misconceptions of Cobalamin disorders
bridging the gap and profiding support for the MNEA
How listeners can help support the MNEA
Story th describe the significance of Britany's work
A single message for Law Makers
advice for parents
final ask of listeners
fining resources