Teresa

My name is Teresa Boyette I live in Kinston NC I was born overseas where nb knew bout pku tills American soldier discovered it.i struggle everyday with high levels n can never get to normal level like docs want even

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Melissa

Having medical nutrition coverage would mean that I get to live my life without worrying. I’ve had to move to different states in the past for school and work, and my first thought is always, “Will my formula be covered?”.

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Tyler, Age 7

Tyler began getting sick at age 4 eating normal food. We went through three large healthcare institutions in NC where we live for help. After 1 year of illness, our second medical institution finally scoped the esophagus to find EoE.

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Lyndsee, Age 13

My daughter, Lyndsee, was diagnosed in January 2016 with a rare disease, eosinophilic esophagitis. Therefore, she has to live on a prescription formula, Neocate Splash. This is what keeps her alive. She currently has no other safe foods. Her formula

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Oliver, 10 months

My son was a week old when we got the news that he has PKU. I had no clue what this was and didn’t realize just how serious it was until it was explained to me as do most people.

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Gian, Age 2

I am currently a foster mom to a 2 year old with PKU. We live in the state of NC where medical food is not covered. His food is very expensive & without coverage, it is nearly impossible to buy.

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Audrina, Age 8

The metabolic disorder itself is such a challenge in learning and dealing with and then to have to worry about the funds to get the food, formula and medical care she needs is another level of added stress.

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The Medical Nutrition Equity Act will provide key support for those Americans who rely on medical foods to survive and thrive.