Join us for a day of learning and connecting IBD patients and caregivers of all ages with helpful resources and the latest research, treatments, and therapies for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. This year’s program includes our Morning of Culture, a special highlight session for the Black/African American community.
To view the detailed agenda, click here!
Morning of Culture: Education and Networking
A special highlight session for Black/African American IBD Patients and Caregivers
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. ET
How IBD Impacts Black/African American IBD Patients & Caregivers
Healthcare Professional Presenters:
Suha Abushamma, MD Cleveland Clinic |
Tiesha Debardelaben, LPN Cleveland Clinic |
Kevin Watson, MD, FAAP Akron Children's Hospital |
IBD Patient Presenters:
Latrice Storey IBD Patient |
Ashleigh Williams IBD Patient |
During this session, attendees will hear from IBD healthcare experts, connect with other patients & caregivers, and build a local support community.
To view the detailed agenda for this portion of the program - click here!
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Suha Abushamma, MD Cleveland Clinic |
Anthony DeRoss, MD Cleveland Clinic |
Tiesha Debardelaben, LPN Cleveland Clinic |
David Gardinier, RD, LD Cleveland Clinic |
Stefan Holubar, MD Cleveland Clinic |
Nicole Lidyard, RD University Hospitals |
Stephen E. Lupe, Psy.D. Cleveland Clinic
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Mohamed Naem, MD Northshore Gastro |
Vu Nguyen, MD University Hospitals |
Kevin Watson, MD, FAAP Akron Children's Hospital |
Kendra Weekly, RD, LD Cleveland Clinic |
Denise Young, MD UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital |
Check-In
Registration begins at 10 a.m. for Morning of Culture and 11:30 for MyIBD Learning: Cleveland.
Getting to the Venue
Coming Soon!
Parking
Complementary parking is available on site.
COVID-19 Related Safety Protocols
- Masks are optional.
- Hand sanitizing stations available throughout the event space
Refreshments
A continental breakfast will be available for the Morning of Culture program. A deli lunch buffet will be available during the general session. Gluten free/vegetarian options will be served. Refreshments & Coffee service will be available throughout the day. We will do our best to offer a variety of options for different dietary needs. If you have specific needs, you are welcome to bring your own food/beverage to the venue.
Picture/Video Disclaimer
Photographs and/or video will be taken at this program. By attending this program, you grant full permission to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation for the free use of your picture and voice in any broadcast, telecast, print account or any other account in any medium of this event, and acknowledge that the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation does hereby have the unrestrained right in perpetuity to own, utilize, or alter any such pictures or video of me, in any manner it may see fit and for any purpose whatsoever.
Jean-Paul Achkar, MD Cleveland Clinic |
Jessica Barry, MD Cleveland Clinic |
Meg Costedio, MD University Hospitals |
Anthony DeRoss, MD Cleveland Clinic |
David Gardinier, RD Cleveland Clinic |
Stefan Holubar, MD Cleveland Clinic |
Jacob Kurowski, MD Cleveland Clinic ImproveCareNow Physician |
Nicole Lidyard, RD University Hospitals
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Emad Monsoor, MD University Hosptials |
Vu Nguyen, MD University Hosptials |
Sharon Perry, CNP University Hosptials |
Jessica Philpott, MD Cleveland Clinic |
Sara Kamionkowski, DO Metro Health |
Denise Young, MD University Hospitals |
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For more information, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald, Associate Director, Education & Engagement at [email protected]
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