Blenderized Tube Feeding…Fad or the Future?
Enteral nutrition, commonly called tube feeding, has been used for hundreds of years. Over the centuries, a variety of methods have been used to provide nutrition for those who cannot eat by mouth. In recent decades, pre-packaged formulations of nutrients have been the standard approach. Recently, however, there has been increased interest among parents and […]
Meet Millie The Therapy Dog
Have you met Millie yet? Millie is currently in training to be the GI For Kids Therapy Dog 🙂Millie is a black double doodle (half goldendoodle / half labradoodle) and is as curly as they come! She joined the family at GI for Kids in December of 2018 at 9 weeks of age. Since, she has been in vigorous therapy dog training through Wendy’s Canine Training.
National Nutrition Month® 2019
National Nutrition Month® 2019 March is National Nutrition Month®! This year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is celebrating the diverse ways in which people can thrive through the transformative power of food and nutrition. This is fitting for us at GI for Kids because, we see how nutrition impacts our patients’ lives in so […]
Navigating Allergies During the Holidays
The holidays are such a fun time for kids! However, the festivities that come along this time of year can be cause of stress and disappointment for families with food allergies. The prevalence of food allergies among children is rising; the CDC reported a 50% increase from 1997-2011. Despite this, families with food allergies often […]
Coming Late Summer 2020 – GI for Kids Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Center of Excellence.
We are excited to announce the GI For Kids Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Center of Excellence in Knoxville will be coming in 2020. This 20,000+ square foot state of the art building will be located in West Knoxville at the Northshore Town Center. As a leader in Pediatric GI, this will be just another tool […]