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PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Hosts Educational Programs on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Across the CountryNew York, NY -- June 28, 2010 – The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America today announced its educational program "Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: What Every Patient Needs to Know," will be presented in 48 cities across the country over the next seven months. The free program, hosted by the Foundation, will be led by local experts in patient care and research and is open to all patients, family members, caregivers, and community members. Those who attend will receive an in-depth update of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that will include:
• Guidance on how to recognize symptoms
• How to manage your disease
• Current therapies and emerging research
• Disease and treatment-related side effects
• Emotional wellness and resources
• Question-and-answer session
"These events go a long way in arming patients and caregivers across the country with up to date knowledge and information on IBD," explains Kimberly Frederick, Vice President of Patient & Professional Services at the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. "I encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity and attend the program when it reaches a city near them." Interested participants can sign up by visiting http://www.ccfa.org/info/understanding and clicking the link for the nearest city.
About Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitisalign="left">Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bleeding, fever and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery. These illnesses can cause severe complications, including colon cancer in patients with long-term disease. Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of AmericaThe 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 79 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 and the American Institute of Philanthropy. For more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit the CCFA web site.MEDIA CONTACT:
Ariella Levine
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
alevine@ccfa.org
646-943-7430
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