New Support Group Available for Crohn’s & Colitis Patients and Caregivers in Lexington

By: CCFA- Kentucky Chapter
 
March 21, 2013 - PRLog -- The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Kentucky Chapter is pleased to announce the launch of a new Crohn’s & Colitis support group in Lexington. The group supports patients and caregivers affected by inflammatory bowel diseases. Meetings will include discussions, support forums, and possible presentations from local health and wellness experts.

The first meeting will be March 26, 2013, 7 PM, at the Eagle Creek Lexington Library (101 North Eagle Creek Drive). The group will meet in the large conference room and the meeting will end by 9 PM. Subsequent monthly meetings will follow.  

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.

CCFA hosts hundreds of support groups across the country, with six groups meeting in Kentucky. Groups are led by trained volunteers who are personally connected to IBD. CCFA support groups provide a safe, confidential forum for people to share skills for coping with and controlling Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

For more information, contact Jenny Silberisen at jsilberisen@ccfa.org or 646.623.2620.

About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Kentucky Chapter

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Kentucky Chapter serves the nearly 20,000 patients in Kentucky suffering from IBD. The Chapter offers programs and support services to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by IBD, including educational programs and local support groups. The Chapter hosts two major fundraising events each year, Take Steps Louisville and Take Steps Lexington, to generate funding for critical research to help find a cure for IBD, and to raise awareness of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis throughout the state. Visit our website at www.ccfa.org/chapters/kentucky.

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 devoted 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 or visit www.ccfa.org.
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