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...
With nearly 1 in 100 Americans living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), advancing discovery into treatments and cures is critical to improving patients’ quality of life.
Last week, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation brought together more than 100 IBD researchers and pati...
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...
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...
This summer, five interns have joined the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to help advance our mission to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life of children and adults living with these diseases.
In honor of National Intern D...
Going back to school can be an exciting time for students, marked by the anticipation of reuniting with classmates and teachers after the summer and starting a new grade. However, as the new school year approaches, it’s crucial to address the unique challenges faced by K-12 st...
After more than 30 years of experience in pharmaceutical development, I remain inspired by the power of the patient voice and experience in driving research, innovation, and awareness. I just completed my first year with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and have seen this first-ha...
Dewey Thom running during a Team Challenge Event
When Dewey Thom was a teenager in the 1970s, he started experiencing stomach pains, which led to a series of invasive tests over a period of many months. Finally, his gastroenterologist told him he had ulcerative colitis...
