This World IBD Day, learn how Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affect mental health and the gut-brain connection — and ways to cope.   World IBD Day: The Hidden Mental Health Impact of IBD Why mental health awareness matters in Crohn’s disease and u...

 “Will I need an ostomy?” This question can loom large for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). And it’s no wonder. Ostomy surgery is a major step for anyone dealing with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. For Ka...

Foundation Social Media Ambassador Kimberly Hooks As a patient advocate living with ulcerative colitis, my journey with IBD has changed my life in countless ways. Through every challenge, I’ve found purpose in sharing my st...

In honor of National Doctor’s Day (March 30), we’re proud to spotlight members of our Professional Member Network—dedicated gastroenterologists whose expertise, compassion, and commitment are transforming care for people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). ...

Attending the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress in Las Vegas as a patient reporter was one of the most transformative experiences of my advocacy journey. As someone living with ulcerative colitis and a permanent ostomy, being in a space dedica...

I’ve never participated in a conference—or in Las Vegas—and as someone who prefers quiet to chaos, I was surprised to find both delight and meaning at the 2026 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress. I’ve had Crohn’s disease for almost two decades,...

Registration is now open for Camp Oasis 2026 summer sessions!  Picture this. There’s a summer breeze. Laughter rings through a mess hall at lunchtime. Across the table is a friend you met only days ago, but you feel like you’ve ...

 What is Crohn’s Disease?  Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract that can also involve other parts of the body (such as the skin, joints,and eyes). It can cause inflammation anywhere along...

Meet my Dad: A GI Doctor With Crohn’s Disease Many people at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation have a personal connection to the cause. It gives our work a special purpose. My “why” is my dad. He’s a gastroenterologist who also lives with Crohn’s disease...

This Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week (Dec. 1–7), we’re going there—having real conversations about living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Hear from people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, an expert shares tips on talking about IBD, and discover Crohn’s &am...