Em Pulse

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. Have you been involved in health care related legislation? Share your story with us on social media @empulsepodcast or at ucdavisem.com 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 Fellows