In 2011, U.S. Senate Resolution 199 established Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week. Since then, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation has led an annual commemoration of Awareness Week from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7. In honor of the 12th anniversary of #CCAwarenessWeek, here are 12 fast facts ab...
Whether it be a family dinner, a warming soup, or you just need to find a way to use up all of the fresh-picked apples taking up half of your refrigerator space, Gut Friendly Recipes has something for you this fall.
Gut Friendly Recipes has more than 500 recipes vetted by dietitians w...
Reducing anemia and malnutrition among IBD patients
Helping patients avoid emergency room admissions
Driving patients into remission and keeping them there
These are just a few of the goals of IBD Qorus® (pronounced core-us), a nationwide network of physicians who collabo...
If you are consistently experiencing abdominal pain, changes in your bowel movements, blood or mucus in your stool, fatigue, weight loss, or vomiting, it’s time to check in with your doctor. While these symptoms could be attributed to many common gastrointestin...
The Foundation’s annual Day on the Hill event took place virtually on Tuesday, September 19. More than 150 volunteer advocates engaged with their legislators, asking them to support crucial legislation aimed at increasing access to care for IBD patients.
This year our advocacy ...
In honor of Ostomy Awareness Day on October 7, we are delving into a topic relevant to many people in the IBD community. It's estimated that between 725,000 and 1 million people in the U.S. live with an ostomy and many of them are Crohn’s or colitis patients.
Ostomy surg...
Drugs like Humira® (adalimumab) may help relieve Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other chronic conditions, but they can easily cost thousands of dollars out of pocket. Less-expensive versions of these drugs, known as biosimilars, could be an option for many IBD patien...
"Our son had such a life-changing time that I wanted to compile all of the pictures into an album for him. He has already made plans to have a rendezvous with his fellow campers during their fall break from school. "– Parent of a Camp Oasis camper.
Arriving at Camp Oa...
Ahh, summer vacation, a time for relaxation. The warmth of the sun, the smell of sunscreen. Traveling to new places, long car rides. How long is the car ride again? Are there rest stops along the way? How many miles to the next rest stop? Uh-oh. That relaxation is slipping awa...
In the world of healthcare and research, there are individuals who stand out as true pioneers, disruptors, and visionaries. Caren Heller, MD, MBA, Chief Scientific Officer of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, is undoubtedly one of the...