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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

Our Mission ssion: To cu cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the qualit lity y of f life fe of children and adults affected by these diseases.

The e IBD Hel elp Cen ente ter

• Offers treatment, diet, flare management & other

helpful information about Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

• Free brochures & fact sheets
• Find doctors, support groups & education programs
• Info on financial & legal resources
• Translation services to provide help in 170 languages

Phone: (888) MY.GUT.PAIN (694-8872) Email & Live Chat info@crohnscolitisfoundation.org Website: www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org

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• The Facts on Crohn’s & Colitis

(for newly diagnosed)

• Understanding IBD Medications
• Living with Ulcerative Colitis
• Living with Crohn’s Disease
• Surgery
• Managing Flares
• IBD & Me Activity Book
• Guide for Teachers

… and more!

Just Like Me: A Site for Teens

• Get resources on IBD
• Ages 13-18
• Post stories and

videos

• Information on diet,

dating, school, stress, etc. Connect today: www.justlikemeibd.org

Crohn’s & Colitis Community Connect with others online!

• Share stories
• Join discussions
• Online support group
• Customized IBD

education

• Ask an Expert
• Expert Q&A Library

Join today: www.CCFAcommunity.org

Accommodations on campus, emotional & social issues Connect with other college students www.ccfa.org/campus-connection

Campus pus Conne nnectio ction

For students and their families looking to learn more about the resources availa ilable ble to IBD patients attending college.

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• Session Dates: Tues., August 20th - Sun., August 25th, 2019
• Host Site: Camp Scatico - Elizaville, NY
• Campers: entering grades 3-10 in fall 2018
• LITs: entering grades 11-12 in fall 2018
• Volunteers: minimum of 18 years old

Welcome! Best Practices in IBD Management

An Educational Update for Nurses & Medical Assistants Treating IBD Patients

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