Fistulas are a common complication of Crohn's disease, affecting approximately 30% of patients during their lifetime1. Fistulas can be very challenging, causing not only physical pain, but also considerable anxiety and emotional stress.    By partnering with your care team, equipping...

When someone you love is diagnosed with a life-changing illness, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, there’s a natural instinct to want to help. However, if you’re unfamiliar with IBD, knowing what to do can be difficult.   Fortu...

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 about Crohn’s d...

  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 gastrointestinal (GI) issues, t...

  Care for Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can be expensive. If it affects you or someone you love, you already know just how expensive it can be. A 2019 study showed that annual healthcare costs for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) averaged $22,987. That’s more than th...

Receiving a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can be overwhelming. We find that no matter where people are in their disease journey, there are always questions and the need for help and education about the disease, treatment options, and how you can help yourself cope with an inflam...

This past year was a year of change – we transitioned back to in-person and hybrid events, returned to our physical offices, and began to regain some normalcy that we lost during the peak of the pandemic. 2022 saw the launch of several new awareness and education campaigns, advancements from im...

Many conditions that we’re now comfortable talking about – from breast cancer to diabetes – were once taboo topics. Decades ago, it was rare to hear celebrities talk about their medical problems and treatments or even for our friends and family to share their cancer diagnoses. Times have changed for...

I was one of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's initial Visiting IBD Fellows in the spring of 2007. At the time of my rotation, I had already accepted a faculty position at Washington University to join one other IBD physician and conduct IBD research. The one month experience at Mount Sinai...

June is observed as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning/Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Pride Month has meant a great deal to me ever since as a member of the community I attended my first New York City Pride Parade over 30 year...