resources for families
Other organizations provide extensive educational materials for patients and families dealing with gastrointestinal issues. Our specialists encourage families to find support through the following websites and organizations.
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
- American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health
condition specific
celiac disease
- Celiac Disease Foundation
- gikids.org
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Celiac Awareness Campaign
nutrition for celiac disease
constipation
- gikids.org
- “The Poo in You” video (from the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition)
cyclic vomiting
eosinophilic esophagitis
inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Dayton Children's IBD resource center
- Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
- gikids.org
- IBD Decision Support Tool
- ImproveCareNow Tools
liver disease
magnet ingestions
the dangers of magnets
Watch the video from WHIO featuring Dayton Chlildren's on the dangers of magnets for children.
motility disorders and other functional gastrointestinal disorders
Scheduling for new GI patients only. For all other appointments, please call (937)641-4000
schedule nowThe gastroenterology department is available by phone at 937-641-3090 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, call 937-641-3000 to reach the hospital’s operator and ask for the gastroenterologist on call.