Alison Feeney, FNP-C, Featured on WEAR-TV Interview for School EpiPen Training

AllerVie Health’s Alison Feeney FNP-C, an allergy and asthma specialist based in Pensacola, was recently featured in a WEAR-TV news segment discussing what parents need to know as kids in Northwest Florida head back to school and the new requirement for EpiPen training for K–8 school staff.

Florida’s newly enacted Senate Bill 1514 now requires kindergarten through 8th‑grade public and charter school staff to receive training on identifying anaphylaxis and administering emergency epinephrine (EpiPen) anytime students are on campus, including before‑ and after‑school activities. The law took effect July 1, 2025, and schools must complete the training by October 1, 2025. In Northwest Florida, many districts have already taken proactive steps. Okaloosa County School District, for example, ensures that at least five to six staff members per school are trained to administer an EpiPen at a moment’s notice

Alison brings a unique perspective as both a family nurse practitioner specializing in allergy and immunology and as a longtime advocate for patient education. In her interview, she spoke about the critical need for school staff to recognize the signs of severe allergic reactions and to respond quickly, reminding viewers that these are not just medical conversations, but real-life safety measures that impact children and families.

 Watch Alison Feeney’s interview here: WEAR-TV Segment

Parents can learn more about anaphylaxis by visiting our page on Allergies, as well as access important resources from our Back to School Checklist.