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Say Game Over to IBD: A Former NFL Kicker's Perspective on Ostomy Surgery

May 17, 2022

Michelle Lampariello

Nearly four decades have passed since former NFL kicker Rolf Benirschke underwent ostomy surgery for ulcerative colitis after all other treatments failed to control his disease. Since that time, many new therapies have been developed to better treat patients and the prognosis for patien...

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Honoring my Uncle Ted by helping others with IBD

March 24, 2022

Peter Sagal

In October 2021, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation sent me an email to ask about a generous – yet puzzling – gift. The Foundation had recently received more than $500,000 from the estate of Ted Scholnick. The gift was unexpected, the Foundation had no known connection to Ted Scholnic...

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Fact or fiction? 8 truths about ostomy pouching systems

March 21, 2022

Anne Whittaker

Of all the surgical procedures and medical devices available, few are more stigmatized than ostomy surgery.  Ostomy surgery diverts waste from the intestines to a pouch outside your body. If you or someone you love is undergoing ostomy surgery or living with an ostomy, knowing the fact...

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Behind the Scenes of the We Can't Wait App: Our Chief Marketing Officer's Story

March 4, 2022

Our Chief Marketing Officer Judy Hoffstein knows what it is like to urgently need to use a restroom but not be able to find one. After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when she was 23 years old, she spent decades with her IBD not well-controlled. When she joined the Crohn's &...

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Key Takeaways from IBD Insider 2022 – Patient Updates from the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®

February 14, 2022

Tina Aswani Omprakash

The third annual IBD Insider was, as always, a great culmination of the events from the 2022 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®. As patients, we often have many questions about what goes on at these medical conferences and how to understand the r...

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Remembering Dr. David M. Roseman

February 4, 2022

Michelle Lampariello

Dr. David M. Roseman devoted his 93 years of life to helping others. But one achievement stands out the most: his more than 60 years making a difference in the lives of people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).  Throughout his care...

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IBD Innovate 2021: Accelerating solutions for people with IBD

December 27, 2021

New solutions, innovative products, and precision medicine are all on the horizon for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). That’s the message that came through loud and clear at IBD Innovate 2021, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s flagship event that brings key stakehold...

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How to support someone with IBD

December 3, 2021

Rebecca Kaplan

Caregivers play a huge role in the lives of IBD patients. So, what and who exactly is a caregiver? According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, a caregiver can be any relative, partner, friend, neighbor, or other individual who provides care to someone with a chronic condition, like Croh...

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Infusion therapy for IBD treatment

November 23, 2021

Michelle Lampariello

If you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, infusion therapy may become part of your treatment regimen to manage your disease. There are many ways you can receive your infusion therapy – read on to learn more about how infusion therapy may be used to treat IBD, your options for w...

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Giving thanks

November 8, 2021

Macy Stahl

For many in the United States, November marks the start of the holiday season—a perfect time of year to reflect on what we are thankful for. As IBD patients and caregivers, it can often seem like the odds are stacked against us. So, what do we do to keep pushing through hard times? How ...

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