Serving Children, Families, and Communities
                        specializing in the management of celiac disease and food allergies

                                                     Parasol, LLC  

Some of Parasol's Projects

• GREAT Healthcare
  Piloted in early 2009 with Saint Barnabas Healthcare Systems in New Jersey, Parasol partnered with the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness and developed the first in the country, comprehensive medical education program about celiac disease for an entire healthcare system.  The enduring program is accredited and has multiple modules:
      ○ GREAT Family Practitioners
      ○ GREAT Nursing Professionals
      ○ GREAT Dietitians: Healthcare and Clinical Settings
      ○ GREAT Mental Health
      ○ GREAT Allied Health
• Medical Procedure Preparation, Teddy Bear Clinic
  On April 27, 2008 at Milford Hospital, 200 children played doctor to their Teddies (and monkeys, dolls and Spider Man characters). Donning surgical apparel, the children practiced giving anesthesia to their patients and read stories about different medical procedures. Read More.
• Metro North RR Awareness Campaign for Celiac Disease April - June, 2007. Nineteen billboards lined train station platforms in Connecticut, Westchester and NYC. The project was sponsored by the Greater New Haven Celiac Group and funded with money raised from the Connecticut Celiac Walkathon 2006. See Billboard.
• Connecticut Celiac Walkathon
  Started in 2004, and continued annually through 2007, the Connecticut Celiac Walkathon raised almost $100,000 for celiac research, awareness projects and to support Connecticut celiacs. Much more than just walking, there was an antique fire engine for the kids to explore, a raffle and picnic, and goodie bags. US Representative Rosa DeLauro was named Honorary Chair in 2006, as she co-sponsored the Food Allergen Labeling Act that went into effect that year.

Specialized Training Curricula Available:

• School Nurses
• Early Childhood Educators
• Elementary and Secondary School Educators
• Early Intervention Providers (Birth to Three)
• Special Education Personnel
• Child Welfare Personnel
• Primary Care Providers
• Mental Health Providers
• Nursing Professionals
• Dietitians - Healthcare
• Allied Health
   
• Individualized Curriculum Development

Past Programming:
We're Sorry, but these programs are no longer offered:

• Babies 101
• Toddlers 101
• Baby Makes Three
• Playgroups
• Momaholics: Baby Preparation Consulting for Discerning Parents-to-be

For further information: info@parasolservices.com