August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. IFFGD works to focus attention on important health messages about gastroparesis diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life issues. The goals include improving understanding of gastroparesis to help patients and families manage the condition, and encouraging preventive strategies.
In recognition of Gastroparesis Awareness Month, IFFGD is launching a campaign to acknowledge the challenges of living with gastroparesis — symptom burdens, finding the right treatment options, and lifestyle modifications — using the hashtag #GPImpact. During Gastroparesis Awareness Month, we invite you to share your gastroparesis story and make your voice heard with #GPImpact.
- Download the 2024 Gastroparesis Awareness Month Media Toolkit here.
- View our 2024 Gastroparesis Awareness Month Press Release.
- Check out these commonly asked questions about gastroparesis.
- Check out these tips on preventive and management strategies.
- Download and share our free introductory packet on gastroparesis to help others learn about the condition.
- Go to our IFFGD web site to share your experiences or find other resources to work with others to create meaningful, positive change on behalf of everyone affected by gastroparesis.
- Find IFFGD on Facebook and Twitter and join the conversation.
With sponsorship by IFFGD, Gastroparesis Awareness Month was listed on the U.S. National Health Observances Calendar* beginning in 2016. Health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. Individuals, health professionals, teachers, community groups, and others can use these special times to sponsor health promotion events and stimulate awareness of health issues.
We encourage people experiencing the symptoms of gastroparesis to consult their physicians and to browse our web pages or contact us to receive information regarding the condition.
Background
The number of people with gastroparesis appears to be rising. Yet gastroparesis is poorly understood. More community awareness is needed about the condition.
The more we work together to raise awareness for gastroparesis, the greater our ability to impact positive outcomes, such as additional research and improved patient care for the functional GI and motility disorders community.
Statement for the Record for
Gastroparesis Awareness Month
On July 12, 2016 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI) introduced a statement for the record on behalf of the millions of Americans affected by gastroparesis recognizing National Gastroparesis Awareness Month. Read her remarks here.
Gastroparesis Awareness Month Honored
On July 9, 2015 Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) introduced a statement in the US House of Representatives on behalf of Americans affected by gastroparesis in honor of National Gastroparesis Awareness Month. Read her remarks here.
Remember, if you have questions specific to a personal health problem, condition, or treatment, talk with your physician or healthcare provider – one who is familiar with and can address your individual circumstances.
*The National Health Observances Calendar was maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. These events are now archived
