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Don't Feed the Fear: Allergy Anxiety & TraumaFather’s Day Tribute with Thomas Silvera of the Elijah-Alavi FoundationSend a textIt was an honor to record this Father's Day and Men's Mental Health month episode with Thomas Silvera, co-founder of the Elijah‑Alavi Foundation. In this discussion, Thomas revisits the tragic passing of his 3-year-old son, Elijah, due to a fatal allergic reaction at daycare, and explore how that loss sparked a nationwide advocacy movement. He shares the Foundation's progress with Elijah's Law, and also speaks candidly about being a food allergy Dad, his own mental health journey, racial and socioeconomic inequity in food allergy and asthma, and what we can do about it....
2025-06-1055 min
Black Health 365Elijah's Law and the Fight for Food Allergy AdvocacyIn the latest Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt welcome guest, Thomas Silvera, MSHS-PH. Thomas shares the heartbreaking story about his son, Elijah-Alavi, who tragically passed away in 2017 after having a grilled cheese meal at daycare, which caused an anaphylactic reaction. He gives a detailed account of the events that took place and shares more about his advocacy work on public health and food allergies and asthma as well as the importance of education and training. He also talks about the Elijah-Alavi Foundation and the significant work that they are doing across the country. Thomas also discusses the successful E...
2023-08-1641 min