Join Us for the 26th Annual GERD Awareness Week – November 23–29, 2025
#talkGERD | #GERDAwarenessWeek
Each year on or around the week of Thanksgiving, IFFGD shines a light on one of the most common—and often misunderstood—digestive disorders: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
This year, we invite you to join us as we focus on what it’s really like to live with GERD—the daily challenges, the physical and emotional toll, and the resilience of those who face it every single day.
How it all started
IFFGD first established GERD Awareness Week in November 1999 to bring attention to this common but frequently overlooked condition. Today, it is recognized on the U.S. National Health Observances Calendar and observed by healthcare providers, educators, and patient communities across the country.
How can you get involved
The more we work together to raise awareness for GERD, the greater our ability to impact positive outcomes, such as additional research, increased educational opportunities, and improved patient care for the functional GI community. Here are a few things you can do to help educate others and raise awareness for GERD in your community:
- Download our free social media GERD Awareness Week toolkit and promotional images.
- Share your story or experience living with GERD using our campaign hashtags #talkGERD and #GERDAwarenessWeek.
- Share IFFGD’s GERD Symptom Tracker
- Check out these commonly asked questions about GERD.
- Download and share this complementary copy of our comprehensive GERD brochure to help others learn about the condition.
- Find more information available in our Library.
- Join with IFFGD and use your voice to make a difference.
- Find IFFGD on Facebook and Twitter and join the conversation.
- Share a GERD Awareness Week poster
More information on chronic digestive disorders is available on IFFGD’s websites at www.iffgd.org or www.aboutgerd.org.
Additional information about GERD is available on our websites and in our Learning Center about:
- Goal of GERD Treatment
- Daily living with GERD
- GERD in children
- View IFFGD publications about GERD
- 7-day Diary: Helps people keep track of specific food items and circumstances related to episodes of heartburn.
Did you know – heartburn is not the only symptom of GERD
Chronic heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. Regurgitation (refluxed material into the mouth) is another common symptom. But numerous less common symptoms other than heartburn may be associated with GERD. Find out more here.
About IFFGD
The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is a nonprofit education and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by chronic digestive conditions. Founded in 1991, IFFGD helps improve care by enhancing awareness, educating individuals, and supporting research into treatments and cures for GI disorders.