Great things are ahead in 2022!
Greetings and I hope all of you are staying well and safe as we head toward January.Since the Annual Scientific Meeting, we have been working hard to bring you…
Laying the groundwork for 2022
I am very pleased the College’s 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting was a big success. It was such a thrill to see colleagues and friends in person, and New Orleans…
Challenge accepted!
Late next week, many of us will be gathering for the ACAAI 2021 Annual Meeting. Whether you are attending in New Orleans or taking part via our Livestream Prog…
Tomorrow is National Penicillin Allergy Day
Allergists often have to dispel quite a few myths or mistruths the public believes to be true about allergy-related conditions. One area is penicillin allergy.…
Vision Forward: Working on the future
Vision Forward, the College’s 2021 – 2023 strategic plan, further propels us to advance our mission, elevate our profile and offerings, engage members and educ…
Help with Boards prep
Summer is here! Fellows-in-Training, are you studying for the Board exam? There is no “one size fits all” study option for everyone, and the College has a vari…
Addressing diversity and reducing A/I heath care disparities
As noted at the beginning of my term as ACAAI President, addressing diversity and reducing health care disparities in allergy/immunology is one of my priority …
Progress and challenges
Six months into my tenure as ACAAI president, I’m pleased to report progress on 2021 priorities.We’re still dealing with the pandemic on multiple fronts, but t…
It’s National Volunteer Week
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” This quote by Winston Churchill is meaningful as we celebrate National Volunteer Week. E…
A secure forum to have A/I clinical discussions
The College has a place for you to safely and securely ask questions and thoroughly discuss allergy-related topics. It’s called DocMatter, and it’s online and …
Exploring gaps in A/I care based on race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors
The College’s Racial Disparities and Health Equity Resource Center explores gaps in A/I care based on race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors.When I began my…
Share your expertise in 2021
January is a time when many think about goals for the new year. Consider making involvement with the College one of your priorities in 2021. My ongoing service…
Special College task force stands ready to assist members in navigating the complexities of vaccines for COVID-19.
Last week, we all witnessed a bright new development in the battle against COVID-19: the rollout of the first two COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the U.S…
The College will continue to innovate, diversify and expand
The College’s virtual 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting wrapped up yesterday, and I am thrilled that it was a such big success. I know we all missed seeing each o…
The Advocacy Council: An allergy organization that can’t be imitated or replaced
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” Those words were spoken by former President Harry Truman. It has guided me for …
The College remains flexible in its approach to the pandemic
“If I had known how wonderful it would be to have grandchildren, I’d have had them first.” Those wise words are attributed to Lois Wyse, an American advertisin…
Immunotherapy remains important during the pandemic
“Ambrosia: The sneeze generator of the gods.” This is not a timeworn quote from a famous person; it was recently said to me by a friend of mine, Sc…
The College’s Annual Meeting goes virtual!
“The incredible thing about the technology is that you feel like you’re actually present in another place with other people. People who try it, say it’s differ…
How do we grow in challenging times?
"I wish it need not have happened in my time,“ said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf. “And so do all who live to see such times.&rdq…
Where do we go from here?
“If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” Those words were spoken by Yankees Hall of Famer Yogi Berra along …
