This Op-Ed originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News As open enrollment season for insurance is ending, patients should be aware of an alarming trend — the escalating rate of health insurance claim denials —and what they can do to advocate for themselves if denied coverage. Over the ...

  More and more, we hear about the term “patient-centered care” and the role of the “patient voice” in healthcare. But what does it mean and what does it look like in action? What Is “Patient-Centered Care”? In patient-centered care, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, ...

  More than 10 million people worldwide experience the physical, psychological, and financial burdens of living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Every year on May 19, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation recognizes World ...

Almost a quarter of Americans, or more than 62 million adults, formally volunteer with organizations.1   People volunteer for many reasons. It can be rewarding, empowering, and connect you with like-minded people who share your passion and sense of purpose.   At ...

Receiving a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can be confusing and stressful. You may have a lot of emotions and questions. Will my symptoms improve? What are my treatment options? What are my next steps?   An important place to start is by finding your care team. Togethe...

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Foundation. You help drive our work to find cures and improve the quality of life for IBD patients. Check out how Shauntae, Brett, and Damian & Jennifer Doggett decided to make a difference in their communities this spring below.   Advocating...

It's been a busy spring for the Foundation. From our PoopUp Experience, to World IBD Day, to expanding our work on diversity, equity, and inclusion, read the stories below to see what we've been up to the past few months. The Foundation presents: A PoopUp Experience   Coming to a comm...

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 Crohn's dise...

For the past nine years, December 1-7 has been observed across the United States as Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week. Originally designated by the passage of U.S. Senate Resolution 199, Awareness Week provides an opportunity for the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) community to come together aro...

As a patient advocacy organization, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for patients and finding cures for IBD so that one day, we will be able to close our doors for good. To fund our cause, we raise money from multiple sources, in order to reinve...