In the fourth and final episode of our advocacy mini series with guest host, Dr. Anna Yap, we dive into a powerful story of advocacy led by a mother-daughter duo. Pediatric nurse practitioner Robyn Lao and her 9-year-old daughter, Addie, who has severe food allergies, turned their personal challenges into a statewide movement by co-authoring California Senate Bill 68—the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act. Together, they share their journey from navigating daily food allergy struggles to pushing for legislative change, proving that anyone, at any age, can make a difference. Tune in to hear how their determination is shaping a safer future for millions.

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Host:

Dr. Sarah Medeiros, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Guest Host:

Dr. Anna Yap, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director and Health Policy & Administration Fellowship Director at UC Davis

Guest:

Robyn Lao, D.N.P., C.P.N.P.-A.C., Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner at UC Davis 

Addie Lao, 9-year-old Food Allergy Advocate

Resources:

Addie’s website: Addie Tells All

Addie’s Video and YouTube Channel

California SB 68: The Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act

ACEP: Tools for Effective State Advocacy

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Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services.

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