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Joyce’s Story & Caregiver’s Perspective
Hi, my name is Joyce Koshy, and I am 15 years old. I [...]
Erin’s Story
I was 37 years old when I was first diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. As [...]
Swimming Towards Hope – Tom & Kiera
Swimming Towards Hope: Kiera and Tom’s Story For most athletes, pain is part [...]
Gabby’s Story
Gabby’s Journey Through Pain, Persistence, and Pancreatitis Getting the [...]
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What Is The Pancreas?
The pancreas is an organ and a gland. Glands are organs that produce and release substances into the body. The pancreas contains glands that release substances to help with digestion and control blood sugar. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are common pancreatic conditions. Other pancreas conditions include pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.
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Connect With Us
Watch as Meggin Sabatino, DNP, FNP-BC, interviews EPI advocates Alexis Robinson and Dee Whitehead as they share their personal experiences with #ExocrinePancreaticInsufficiency (EPI).
Watch as Meggin Sabatino, DNP, FNP-BC, interviews EPI advocates Ale...
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Managing Acute and Chronic Pancreatic Pain Across the Lifespan
This week, we are celebrating our incredible Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who play a huge role in pancreatic care. Thank you for making a difference everyday 💟
#NursePractitioners #PhysicianAssistants #PancreaticCancer #PatientCenteredCare
Patient Perspective: Living with EPI
Camp Hope is better because of volunteers like Dr. Khan! 💜 Thank you for spending time with our campers, joining in on the fun, and helping make camp such a special experience.
For Dr. Aamir Khan, caring for children with chronic pancreatitis extends beyond the clinic. Volunteering at Camp Hope showed him the value of spaces where patients can simply be kids. Read his story: https://bit.ly/4dI18nw @VCUTransplant @RebeccasWishUS @NatPancFdn
For our Chicago friends! 💜
Whether you’re living with acute or chronic pancreatitis, caring for someone who is, or looking to better understand the condition, this FREE in-person event is for you.
Register here: ...https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-npf-chicagoland-pancreatitis-alliance-tickets-1996834199845?aff=oddtdtcreator
🎉 Big news! We're thrilled to announce Emily S. Draud, CFRE has been named permanent Executive Director of the National Pancreas Foundation. Emily's been leading us since May — and now it's official. 💜 #WelcomeToTheTeam
Read more here: ...https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/national-pancreas-foundation-names-new-executive-dnhdc/
Camp Hope 2026 - 5 Years of Hope
If you’re in the Pittsburgh area, come celebrate with us!
Join NPF on Oct. 24 at the Kamin Science Center for our 2026 Western PA Courage for a Cure Awards Celebration.
🎟️ Tickets & sponsorships: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Okc/
#CourageForACure ...#PancreasDisease #PittsburghEvents
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