CCFA: Crohn's | Colitis

Newly Diagnosed?

A diagnosis of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can raise questions. CCFA has local chapters, support groups, and patient-to-patient support at our community site. Information specialists are available at our Information Resource Center: 888-694-8872 (M-F 9am-5pm EST). You can also search our resources.

Living with Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
1 in 200 Americans suffer from IBD, with about 30,000 new cases each year.
Treatment Options in IBD
Advances in understanding IBD have greatly expanded treatment options.
Diet & IBD
Paying attention to diet really helps to reduce symptoms and promote healing.
Nutrition & IBD
Nutrition concerns of patients living with IBD are very common and appropriate.
I'll Be Determined Interactive Web Journey
Prepare for lifestyle changes that may come from your diagnosis.

CCFA proudly advocates for patients’ rights on behalf of the nearly 1 in 200 Americans living with inflammatory bowel diseases-but we don’t act alone.

• May 19 has been designated World IBD Day. Learn more about World IBD.
• On May 22-23rd, we’ll be in Washington D.C. with a small group of advocates for the 11th annual “Day on the Hill.” You can join us on Twitter @CCFA using #CCFAHillDay to share your IBD story on Capitol Hill.
• Want to be a CCFA advocate? Sign up here. Let your voice be heard!

Don’t forget: You can sign up for our Power of Two peer-to-peer support program, where those seeking support are matched with volunteers with similar IBD experiences. Contact your local chapter for more details.

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Spring-Clean Your Diet and Fitness Routine

SIMPONI® (golimumab) Receives FDA Approval for Ulcerative Colitis

May 16, 2013

Actress Amy Brenneman Honored For Her Work On Award-Winning Ad Campaign

May 8, 2013

Empowering Crohn's Patients With Interactive Decision Aid

May 7, 2013

"Escape The Stall" Awareness Campaign Garners Another Award

April 30, 2013

FDA Approves New Ulcerative Colitis Medication

April 5, 2013

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Take Steps Buffalo

May 18, 2013

Take Steps Nashville

June 1, 2013

2013 Connecticut Professional Dinner

June 18, 2013

Camp Oasis 2013

July 14, 2013

2013 Golf & Tennis Tournament

September 30, 2013

Take Steps Akron

October 19, 2013

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Managing your IBD just got easier with the help of our new GI Buddy App! Download it today!

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Volunteers! New Advocacy Toolkits Are Available!

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New Advocacy Toolkit

GI Buddy App Available on iTunes

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I’ll Be Determined website is here to help you learn more about and manage inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) with interactive tools and resources from patients and experts.

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Our Information Resource Center is here to answer your questions! You can call the
IRC toll-free at 888.694.8872 or e-mail info@ccfa.org. The IRC is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm EST.