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Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance Support Group |
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HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital offers Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance Support Group In partnership with Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library, serving as site for meetings Nearly 1% of the population, or about three million people in the United States, have celiac disease with incidence of the disease rising in recent years. Celiac disease is a serious genetic autoimmune disease that damages the villi of the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. Gluten-free diets, the only known treatment for celiac disease/gluten intolerance, require extreme dietary restrictions and major lifestyle changes. HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is offering a support group for individuals and families with celiac disease and/or gluten intolerance. This support group strives to provide support and education to those living with this disease. The group is facilitated by a registered dietitian and will consist of an educational portion followed by group discussion. The Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance Support Group will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library in the Workman Room, 200 North Third Street in Effingham. The next meeting is Monday, February 10. No pre-registration is required. For more information regarding this or other programs, contact St. Anthony’s Community Programs at 217-347-1529 or visit HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital’s website at stanthonyshospital.org. |