Free Educational Program on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

March 1, 2012 - PRLog -- Educational Program on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Interactive event for patients and caregivers

Fort Wayne, IN—March 7, 2012— The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America invites patients, families and caregivers to Treatment Options in IBD: Options to Consider. This educational program is intended for patients, families and caregivers living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.  Consisting of a live and interactive presentation by Kert Zijlstra, MD, a gastroenterologist with the Lutheran Medical Group, as well as a question-and-answer session, the program will be held at the Kachmann Auditorium on the campus of Lutheran Hospital on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Register today at http://online.ccfa.org/fw_treatment or by calling the foundation office at 317.259.8071.
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:
•   Similarities and differences between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

•   Risk and benefits of medication, surgery, and integrative treatments in IBD

•   Impact of treatment adherence on disease management and quality of life

•   Talking with your health care team about your treatment plan

This educational program is being provided by an educational grant from Janssen, with no-cost to attendees.  For more information, contact Jo Bender at jbender@ccfa.org or 317.249.8071.


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 non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 81 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org). For more information, visit www.ccfa.org.