November 11, 2009
Educational
Program on
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
An interactive event for
patients, families and caregivers on November 11, 2009
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America invites patients,
families and caregivers living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis to
the educational program Understanding
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: What
Every Patient Needs to Know. The event will consist of an interactive presentation by Frederick Kogan, MD, PhD. A question and answer session will also be part of the presentation. The program will be held at Banner Boswell
Medical Center, 13180 N 103rd Drive, Sun City, AZ on November 11,
2009, at 6:00 p.m. Register today, call 480 - 246 - 3676 or email southwest@ccfa.org.
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative
colitis are chronic digestive disorders of the intestines. These illnesses are
collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases, or IBD, because many of
their symptoms and complications are similar. It is estimated that
some 1.4 million Americans suffer from IBD, with approximately 30,000 new
cases diagnosed each year.
Topics of discussion will
include:
·
Overview of inflammatory
bowel diseases
·
Recognition of symptoms and
importance of diagnosis
·
Review of current therapies
and emerging research
·
Management of disease and emotional
wellness and resources
This
educational program is being provided by an educational grant from
Centocor, Inc., with no cost to attendees. For more information, contact
Beth
B. Mulcahy at 480-246-3676 X301.
About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
of America
The Crohn’s & Colitis
Foundation of America’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative
colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by
these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health nonprofits in
the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 81
cents of every dollar the Foundation spends going to mission-critical programs.
The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor
charities, including the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance (www.give.org)
and the American Institute of Philanthropy (www.charitywatch.org). For
more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423.
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