Memorial Hermann Invests in Ready, Set, Food as Part of Commitment to Prevent Food Allergies | Memorial Hermann
Summary
Memorial Hermann Health System has made an investment in Ready, Set, Food that will further its commitment to educate and equip families with the tools necessary to give their babies the best chance at living a life free of food allergies.We have been partners with Ready, Set, Food since 2022, providing parents with an informative handout that explains the importance of introducing food allergens to your infant early, said Dr. Victoria Regan, vice president of Womens and Childrens Services for Memorial Hermann. In addition, through the companys Giving Back partnership, Memorial Hermann has been able to give the allergen introduction system directly to 2,000 low-income families who might not otherwise have access to the product.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 8% of children in the United States have some type of food allergy. The most common food allergies are to milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts. We are partnering with Ready, Set, Food on a clinical trial, currently in the planning stages, which will examine the link between the two. We are also very excited about our new study with Memorial Hermann to explore the opportunities to prevent both eczema and food allergies through early interventions.At Memorial Hermann, our vision is to create healthier communities, now and for generations to come, and this partnership is giving us an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of countless number of children, Dr. Regan said.