MyIBD Learning: Detroit

November 18, 2023
MyIBD
In collaboration with:
Improve care now

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.

Agenda

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Time Program Details
9 - 9:30 a.m. ET Morning of Culture: Meet and Greet!
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. ET Morning of Culture Program
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. ET  Break
10:15 - 10:45 a.m. General Session: Registration/Visit Exhibits/Networking
10:45 - 10:50 a.m. ET Welcome
10:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. ET General Session I
12:20 - 12:50 p.m. ET Lunch Break
12:50 - 2 p.m. ET Breakout Sessions
2 - 2:10 p.m. ET Break
2:10 - 3:30 p.m. ET General Session II
3:30 p.m. ET Adjourn
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Program Details
9 - 9:30 a.m. ET
Morning of Culture Meet & Greet
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. ET
Morning of Culture Program 
10:30 - 10:45 ET
Break & Visit Exhibits
10:15 - 10:45 a.m. ET
General Session: Registration/Visit Exhibits/Networking
10:45 - 10:50 a.m. ET
Welcome

10:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. ET

General Session I

12:20 - 12:50 p.m. ET

Lunch

12:50 - 2 p.m. ET

Breakouts

2 - 2:10 p.m. ET

Break

2:10 - 3:30 p.m. ET

General Session II

3:30 p.m.ET
Adjourn
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Morning of Culture

Morning of Culture

IBD Education for the Black/African American Community

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Moderated by: 

Donna Ethridge

Patient Advocate

Ariel Jordan

Presented by: 

Ariel Jordan, MD

University of Michigan

9:00 - 10:30 a.m. ET 

How IBD Impacts the Black/African American Community

During this program, attendees will be able to hear from an IBD healthcare expert, connect with other patients and caregivers, and build a local support community. 

 

 

 

Speakers
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Jeremy Adler, MD

University of Michigan

ICN Representative

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Mehwish Ahmed, MD

University of Michigan

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Shrinivas Bishu, MD 

University of Michigan

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Kristen Cares, MD

Children's Hospital of Michigan

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Jessica Douglass, AGPCNP-BC

Bronson Healthcare

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Donna Ethridge

IBD Patient Advocate

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Rebecca Ham, PharmD

University of Michigan

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Ariel Jordan, MD 

University of Michigan

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Justin Lin, MD 

University of Michigan

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 Tony Lulgjuraj, MD

Children's Hospital of Michigan

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 Jessica Naftaly, Ph.D.

University of Michigan

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 Jason Schairer, MD

Henry Ford Health System

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Molly Stone, MD 

University of Michigan

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Amanda Veeneman, AGNP-C 

Bronson Healthcare

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Kendra Weekley, RD

Cleveland Clinic

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 Melanie Woods

University of Michigan

 

 

 

Event Day & Session Slides

Session Slides

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Check-In

Morning of Culture check-in begins at 9 a.m. ET

MyIBD Learning: Detroit check-in begins at 10:15 a.m. ET

 

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering for this program, please sign up for one of our designated slots here.

 

Getting to the Venue

Schoolcraft College - VisTaTech Center is located at 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152

 

Parking

Complementary parking is available on site.

 

Hotel Accommodations

For out of town guests, a special room rate is available at the Hyatt Place Detroit-Livonia. For more information click here.

 

COVID-19 Related Safety Protocols

  • Masks are optional

  • Please practice social distancing whenever possible

  • Frequent cleaning & sanitizing of guest space will be provided

  • Hand sanitizing stations available throughout the event space

Refreshments

A continental breakfast will be available for the Morning of Culture program. A boxed lunch 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.

Planning Committee
TBD

 

Jeremy Adler, MD, MSc

University of Michigan

ICN Representative

Bishu

 

Shrinivas Bishu, MD

University of Michigan

Cares

 

Kristen Cares, MD

Children's Hospital of Michigan

Lulgjuraj

 

Tony Lulgjuraj, MD

Children's Hospital of Michigan

Muza Moons

 

Michelle Muza-Moons, MD, PhD

University of Michigan Health West

TBD

 

Jessica Naftaly, PhD

University of Michigan

Schairer

 

Jason Schairer, MD

Henry Ford Health System

   
Contact

For more information, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald, Senior Manager, Education & Engagement at [email protected].

 

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Supporters

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