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First-Ever National Study of Dietary Interventions to Treat Crohn's Disease Receives Funding

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation announced today that it was awarded $2.5 million from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study the effectiveness of the specific carbohydrate diet and Mediterranean-style diet to induce remission in patients with Crohn’s disease.

March 24, 2016

Irwin M. Rosenthal, Visionary Co-Founder of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Passes Away

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation announced today the passing of co-founding member, philanthropist, entrepreneur and lawyer, Irwin M. Rosenthal. Motivated by his wife Suzanne’s struggle with Crohn’s disease, Irwin, along with William and Shelby Modell, and Dr. Henry D. Janowitz, founded the Foundation for Research in Ileitis, now known as the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. It was the combination of his tenacity, compassion and love for his wife that put the Foundation on the road to success.

February 2, 2016

Camp Oasis: Life-Changing Experience for Children with Crohn’s & Colitis

NEW YORK, NY – For more than 11 million children and adults, summer camp provides an escape from every day life- a chance to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, and participate in fun and exciting activities.

January 13, 2016