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For Parents
This website contains videos, downloadable activity books, and coloring pages, links to online activities, and learning material for kids with short bowel syndrome, intestinal failure, those going through intestinal rehabilitation, and/or those going through intestinal and multivisceral transplantation.
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On our main site, TransplantUnwrapped.org, you can find in-depth information on these topics for your use, including clinician interviews, handbooks, and other helpful handouts and downloads. We also hold monthly webinars and virtual support groups. You can also visit our Parent Resource Center on this site for helpful downloads.
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Please be aware our websites are not intended to be used as medical advice or to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for a health professional's advice. Intestinal Rehab & Transplant Unwrapped does not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information presented. Please refer to your child's transplant team for specific medical advice or recommendations.
Watch our social media accounts for posts about our community events and support!
Hello May!
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We are looking forward to the start of summer at the end of the month.
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Here are our events this month:
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May 13th, 4pm PST, 7pm EST - Caregiver Support Group
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May 27th, 4pm PST, 7pm EST - IRTxU Patient Support Group
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May is also mental health awareness month, so look forward to information and posts on the topic.
#IRTxU #mentalhealthawareness
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We are proud to distribute these books directly to intestinal rehabilitation and intestinal transplant patients at no cost.
To purchase these books, please Venmo $25 per book to @IRTxU and in the “What’s this for” memo, please provide your mailing address and what book and what language you would like to purchase.
Read about Elpis along with his family and the journey to transplant.
Learn about intestinal failure with Sophie, Takumi, Pablo and Gary at Dr. K's Family Day.
Watch our newest recorded webinars by becoming a member. Simply create a free account and unlock many more resources at your fingertips!
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Check out the newest section on our main website:
Neonatal IF (Intestinal Failure) and Early Diagnosis.
Under this section, you will find vital information about the important issues involved in Neonatal IF. Topics such as Early Hospital Course Complications, Growth and Nutrition, and Ostomy are presented as easy-to-understand FAQs. Also included are links to resources for parents and caregivers.
We are proud to have partnered with the following clinicians on this addition:
Katie Huff, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Division of Neonatology, Perinatal Institute
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
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Sujir Pritha Nayak, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Thank you both for your efforts!!