2025 February News

The Path to Cures, Take Steps Now, & Baby News!

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Uniting to care & cure

Charting Our Path to Cures!

      

As we start the new year, I am thrilled to share our new strategic plan that was developed to accelerate research and improve treatment and care for the millions of Americas living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our ambitious roadmap focuses on innovative treatments, disease prevention, and expanding access to quality, affordable care.
 
This plan builds on the remarkable progress we've made over the past four years and affirms our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which remains essential to our success. We will continue to put patients first, involving them in all that we do to ensure their voices are heard. Our progress will be tracked through rigorous metrics and evaluation, ensuring transparent reporting of our results.   
 
Thank you for being an integral part of our mission. Together, we're moving closer to a future free from IBD.


If you want to join our chapter leadership, email us at [email protected]
 

 

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Have You Registered For Take Steps?

 






What is Take Steps? 

It's where teams or individuals sign up to spread awareness & raise critical funds to support the Foundation's programs that support IBD patient programs & research. 

Okay, I signed up...now what? 

Teams

-Gather more team members to create ripple effects in your communities. Share that you are a part of a team who is working to spread awareness about IBD & raise funds to fight back against it. 

-Host your own team fundraiser (s) to reach your goals. 

-Join us to celebrate all your efforts on June 14th.

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Individuals 

-Host your own fundraiser (s) to reach your goals & spread awareness. 

-June us on June 14th to celebrate your efforts & meet others facing the challenges of IBD.  

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Camp Oasis helps kids feel more confident: Camp Oasis is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Surveys show that campers leave feeling more hopeful and empowered in managing their disease.

Camp Oasis of Michigan (Regional Partner with Indiana)

Session Dates: Sunday, July 27 - Friday, August 1, 2025
Host Site: YMCA Camp Copneconic in Fenton, MI
Campers: entering grades 2-11 in fall of 2025 - 
LITs: entering grade 12 in fall 2025 - 
Volunteers: minimum age of 19 years old - 
Application Deadline: Monday, June 23, 2025

Learn more and register at www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/camps
Follow us on IG: @camp_oasis_ibd or FB: facebook.com/CampOasisIBD
 

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MyIBD Learning Patient & Caregiver Education Event | Cincinnati | February 23rd  

Our MyIBD Learning Patient & Caregiver Education Conferences bring you the very latest inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research, treatments, and therapies to share resources and improve your quality of life, at any stage of your IBD journey.

Join us for IBD 101 for Newly Diagnosed at 11 a.m. ET. General Sessions begin at 12 p.m. ET

Register here.
 
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Thursday, March 6- IBD Insider: Patient Updates from the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress 2025®
7:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
Join us for our live virtual symposium bringing patients and caregivers the 2025 Crohn's & Colitis Congress® highlights from IBD clinicians and patient moderators! Register here. 

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Biosimilars in IBD
Want to learn more about IBD biosimilar medications? Click here to understand when and how to switch or start a biosimilar, and learn more about the biosimilar medications  currently approved and available to treat IBD. 

 

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Highlighted Professional Education Events and Resources

Applications for 2025 Advanced Practice Provider (APP) IBD Preceptorship Program open until March 7!
This competitive program is designed for nurse practitioners (NPs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), and physician assistants (PAs) seeking to deepen their knowledge and confidence in managing IBD in adult or pediatric settings. !



Click here for additional professional education event information.


IBD PRO is your trusted source for cutting-edge, patient-focused professional education, career development, and networking opportunities to advance your care for patients living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Please visit the IBD PRO event search page for additional professional education events. 
 


 

 

 

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Contact Us 

Tatijana Narwold, Executive Director
[email protected]
317-259-8071 ext. 2

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NEED HELP?

Contact our IBD Help Center: 888.694.8872 or www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org. For tips, sharing, and support from other people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, join our free Community site.

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OUR MISSION

To cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.