Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Join us on April 22 for our MyIBD Learning webinar: IBD Medications: How Do I Choose The Right One? 📅💡 In this virtual session, you'll learn from IBD experts about choosing, starting, and switching medications, as well as how to best address these concerns with your healthcare team. Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/43suPEX

🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of Camp Oasis! 🏕️ The Foundation's summer camp for kids and teens with IBD has been transforming lives for two decades. Did you know that 96% of campers and parents say it positively impacts their well-being? 🌟 Find your nearest camp and join the fun today: https://bit.ly/3EUlZpm 🌟 #CampOasis

Meet Donovan, a Take Steps participant and Crohn's disease patient, who found a supportive community and life-changing resources through the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. With the Foundation's research and support, Donovan worked with his doctor to create a care plan that led him to remission. Join the movement and register for a Take Steps walk today: https://bit.ly/3WwIW4Q

A new study led by the Foundation, featured in Everyday Health, reveals that Black Americans with IBD face significantly higher rates of emergency room visits and hospitalizations compared to their white counterparts, while being less likely to receive advanced treatments. Study coauthor Andrés Hurtado-Lorenzo, PhD, the Foundation's Senior Vice President of Translational Research and IBD Ventures stated, “These disparities underscore the profound impact of socioeconomic barriers and structural inequities on healthcare access and outcomes for underserved communities.” https://bit.ly/4cq29Pw

Our Spring 2025 Impact Report is live! Read about our study revealing growing rates of pediatric IBD, advancements in AI-driven precision medicine for IBD, and groundbreaking research linking gut bacteria to Crohn’s disease. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3DIstqF

Angela Dobes, Senior Vice President of IBD Plexus at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, will be a featured speaker at the PhaseV webinar, "Putting Patients First: Novelty, Adaptivity, and Collaboration in Clinical Development."

A study led by the Foundation reveals significant racial disparities in IBD care across the United States. The research, funded by the CDC, uncovers that Black Americans over 65 with IBD had nearly 1.5 times higher use of emergency department services compared to their white counterparts. "Everyone affected by these chronic, relapsing conditions deserves the opportunity to lead active, healthy lives," said Andrés Hurtado-Lorenzo, PhD, Senior Vice President of Translational Research and IBD Ventures at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and study co-author. "Our findings highlight the critical work needed to achieve health equity for all patients with inflammatory bowel disease." https://bit.ly/4j1HdjI Andres Hurtado-Lorenzo, PhD University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Meet Dr. Sadye Curry, a trailblazing physician who became the first Black woman gastroenterologist in the U.S. in 1972, renowned for her mentorship and patient-centered care. In 2022, she received the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation's Excellence in Medicine Award, solidifying her legacy as a pioneer in gastroenterology; read more about her remarkable journey in our latest blog. https://bit.ly/3E22tqU

Do your IBD symptoms disrupt your daily life? Boomerang Medical is evaluating the effectiveness of investigational sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). See if you qualify: https://bit.ly/3XGIXXz #sponsored #clinicalresearch #IBD #ibdstudy #guthealth #boomerangmedical #boomerangclinicaltrial #boomIBD2

On this National Doctors' Day, we're shining a spotlight on the incredible physicians who make a lasting impact in the lives of those with IBD. Their tireless dedication and compassion bring hope and healing to millions affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Let's show our gratitude by sharing a heartfelt thank you to a doctor who has made a difference in your journey—tag them or leave a message of appreciation in the comments! #NationalDoctorsDay