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Gastro Girl & The Gastro Girl Patient Institute: Empowering Every Gut, Every Generation
Gastro Girl, Inc., is revolutionizing digestive health by providing unparalleled support, education, and empowerment to the 70 million Americans living with digestive symptoms and disorders. As a trusted, patient-centered health company, we bridge the gaps in GI care—connecting patients with the information, experts, and resources they need to take control of their health.
As the official patient education partner of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), Gastro Girl is a leading authority in digestive health education and patient support. Our mission is to ensure patients understand the vital roles of gastroenterologists, dietitians, mental health professionals, and other specialists in their care. Through evidence-based education, wellness workshops, digital tools, and the Gastro Girl Podcast, we empower patients with trusted knowledge, expert guidance, and real-world solutions for managing their digestive health with confidence.
Ask Gastro Girl App: Your Trusted Digestive Health Companion
As part of our commitment to making expert GI care more accessible, we’ve launched the Ask Gastro Girl App—a patient-first, AI-powered digestive health companion. This innovative tool provides quick, reliable answers, symptom tracking, personalized nutrition plans, holistic wellness tips, and exclusive premium content to guide patients on their health journey. Whether you’re looking for evidence-based information, expert support, or tools to help manage your symptoms, Ask Gastro Girl is here to help—anytime, anywhere.
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The Gastro Girl Patient Institute: Education, Advocacy & Support
The Gastro Girl Patient Institute, our non-profit extension, deepens our mission by providing accessible, evidence-based education, patient support services, and advocacy. We collaborate with leading GI professionals and patient advocates to bridge the gap between patients and providers, ensuring that individuals receive the expert knowledge and care they deserve.
Animal-Assisted Education & Awareness with Oliver
Oliver, our founder’s beloved Bearded Collie, is actively involved in real-world Animal-Assisted Education & Awareness programs and is a certified therapy dog through Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Some of the places Oliver visits include health conferences, community events, and is expanding his reach this year to schools, children’s hospitals, and community centers to provide comfort, education, and engagement. Through his presence, children and families not only learn about digestive health in an interactive way but also experience the therapeutic benefits of animal-assisted interactions. Oliver’s ability to connect with people of all ages makes him a unique and valuable part of our educational outreach, offering a hands-on learning experience that fosters well-being and understanding.
Partnership with Giz Kids Foundation Brings Digestive Health & Nutrition Education to Children
The Gastro Girl Patient Institute (GGPI) is proud to partner with the Giz Kids Foundation, an organization dedicated to transforming learning through storytelling and puppetry to positively impact children’s lives and the creator of Woof Chat Kids. Our partnership expands Woof Chat Kids’ educational programming to include digestive health and nutrition education. Together, GGPI and the Giz Kids Foundation brings vital, engaging, and interactive digestive health programming to communities, including children’s hospitals, schools, and family health events.
As part of this initiative, Oliver, will play a leading role in this programming in puppet form, making complex health concepts more accessible and engaging for children. Through storytelling, play-based learning, and interactive education, Oliver as part of the Woof Chat Kids team will help children and families understand the importance of digestive health and nutrition in a fun and meaningful way.
At Gastro Girl and the Gastro Girl Patient Institute, we believe that knowledge is power, support is essential, and every gut deserves expert care. Whether through trusted patient education, innovative digital tools like the Ask Gastro Girl App, or interactive programs for kids, we are redefining digestive health—one patient, one family, and one paw at a time.
Join us in this movement for better digestive health! Learn more, get involved, and experience a new era of digestive wellness—where patients, families, and future generations truly come first.
From the Founder of Gastro Girl
Gastro Girl began as a blog, born out of a need to break the silence around digestive health—at a time when few were talking about it, leaving patients searching for answers on their own. From those early days, our mission has grown, but our focus remains the same: to provide patients with the support, information, and resources they need to thrive.
We believe true transformation in digestive health begins with listening. We hear you—the frustrations, the challenges, the need for answers—because that’s where our journey started too. Your journey is unique, but you are never alone. Our mission is to empower patients as active partners in their care through shared decision-making and genuine collaboration with their GI clinicians and other healthcare providers.
By providing evidence-based resources, personalized guidance, and direct access to GI expertise, we’re helping to improve quality of life and building a future where every individual can confidently navigate their path to optimal health and wellness with a trusted ally by their side.
— Jacqueline Gaulin
“Gastro Girl provides all the elements needed for individuals with chronic digestive health symptoms and conditions to obtain up-to-date information, to take control and be coached in the process.”
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