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Maryland/S. Delaware Chapter
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Saturday, June 14th started out beautifully, as the chapter set up for its inaugral "Take Steps" walk. Over 300 eager walkers braved the heat and humidity, and arrived for the festivities, only to be turned away as an impending electrical storm approached and abruptly ended the event.
Our Chapter would like to extend its heartfelt thanks and appreciation to each individual who attended or raised funds for our mission. Without your efforts, we would not have been able to raise in excess of $100,000!
We look forward to your involvement in our 2009 walk. The date of that walk is May 23, 2009 and will take place at Federal Hill Park in Baltimore Maryland.
Once again, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Your Maryland/Southern Delaware Chapter Staff
The Facts & Faces of Crohn's and Colitis
Free Educational Seminars In 2008 and 2009 our chapter will be presenting a series of newly designed educational offerings that will span many topics regarding both pediatric and adult patient issues. These programs will be described
as the planning for each is completed. Keep a watchful eye on this site's Highlight Section for details of each seminar. A Special "Thank You" is extended to all of the medical practitioners who are giving of their time and talents to present these educational programs. In addition, the chapter would like to offer its heartfelt
thanks and appreciation to the following pharmaceutical companies, who have graciously contributed to making these programs possible, so that we may present them to you at no charge.  
 
 
 
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November 2, 2008
 
PEDIATRIC PATIENT EDUCATION EVENT
Sunday, November 2, 2008 ~ 1:00pm Spend a Sunday afternoon at the National Aquarium in Baltimore!
Refreshments & Aquarium visit and other surprises! In partnership with Dr. Maria Oliva-Hemker,
Johns Hopkins Pediatric Gastroenterology
Program to feature presentations by:
Dr. Maria Oliva - Hemker of Johns Hopkins
Dr. Lynn Duffy - Innova Health Care
Dr. David Tuchman- Sinai Hospital
And
Dr. Carmen Cuffari of Johns Hopkins will
moderate a Youth Panel discussing IBD issues. DIRECTIONS TO NATIONAL AQUARIUM This Free of Charge program will start at 1:00pm.
Both patients and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Space is limited to the Pediatric patient and two
family members or caregivers.
To secure your reservation please call
the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation chapter office
at 443-276-0861 or toll-free 800-618-5583 by close
of business Thursday, October 30, 2008.
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November 8, 2008
 
GENERAL PATIENT EDUCATION EVENT
"An Overview of IBD" Saturday, November 8, 2008
Marriott Inner Harbor Hotel
Start time - 8:00am Dr. Raymond Cross, Patient Education Program Director
University of Maryland Medical System Keynote Lecture: Dr. Ted Bayless - Johns Hopkins
"Updates in Medical Therapy for IBD" Presentation #2 - Vicky Wilson, RN
"Coping with Chronic Illness" Presentation #3 - Dr. Gerald Mullins - Johns Hopkins
"Alternative Medications & Nutritional Therapy in IBD" Presentation #4 - Dr. Raymond Cross - University of Maryland
"Updates on Diagnostic Studies in IBD" Presentations to be followed by a Question & Answer Period and Break Break-Out Sessions Immediately Following Break:
Session 1:
"Surgery in IBD"
Dr. Howard Berg - Sinai Hospital & St. Joseph Hospital
Dr. Stephen Kavic - University of Maryland Medical System Session 2:
"Women's Health Issues in IBD"
Dr. Aline Charabaty - Georgetown University Hospital
Dr. Mark Flasar - University of Maryland Medical System Session 3:
"Pediatric Issues in IBD"
Dr. Samra Blanchard - University of Maryland Medical System
Dr. Carmen Cuffari - Sinai Hospital This free of charge program will start at 8:00am with a
Continental Breakfast, followed by a light Lunch. Both
patients and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Space is Limited. To secure your reservation, please call
the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation chapter office at
443-276-0861 or toll-free 800-618-5583 by close
of business Wednesday, November 5, 2008. DIRECTIONS TO MARRIOTT INNER HARBOR HOTEL
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April 1, 2009 - April 30, 2009
April 2009 is Restaurant Fundraiser Month!
A simple way to FUNdraise in your community. A restaurant fundraiser requires very little planning or
fundraising on your part. Most restaurants participate
in this type of fundraiser because it increases their
community image and introduces their restaurant to
customers who might not otherwise eat there. Check
with your local restaurants - many of them are encouraged
to support community events.
The restaurant gives back a percentage of sales on a designated
evening for all of the customers that you bring in. Remember the
more people who know about your fundraiser, the more money
you will be able to raise. Call Family, Friends and Co-workers
to let them know when and where your event will be held. Put
flyers up around your neighborhood, send emails to everyone in
your address book.
Let's do the math...the average amount raised from a Restaurant
Fundraiser is between $100 and $500. If we can get just 100
people to do one, then there is the potential to raise between
$10,000 and $50,000 towards finding a cure!
All those participating in the Restaurant Fundraiser will be
entered into a drawing for a "Special Prize". Please email
Laura at LLuther@ccfa.org or Bob at BMilanchus@ccfa.org
and let us know the date and location of your event by
March 31, 2009 to be included in the drawing.
This is an easy way to get together with friends, raise funds and
awareness about Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis!
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Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter number above to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. ACTIVE SUPPORT GROUPS ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
Annapolis Support Group
Facilitator: Varda Amir-Orrel
1st Wednesday (monthly) 7 p.m.
Sajak Pavilion (2nd Floor)
next to Anne Arundel Medical Center
2002 Medical Parkway
Annapolis, MD. 21401
We laugh, cry, vent and rant about our experiences
with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Diseases)
We have facilitators who have lived with IBD for
over 20 years! All ages, (including children)
are welcome to attend. For more information please
contact Varda at (410) 212-7755 or via email
sam.i.colon@gmail.com BALTIMORE CITY
University of Maryland Medical Center
Facilitator: Laura Stephens
Regular schedule will resume in September
on the 1st Thursday of each month - 6:30p to 7:30p
22 S. Greene Street
Patient Resource Center
1st Floor
Baltimore, MD BALTIMORE COUNTY
Towson Support Group
Facilitators: Lori Gunning, RN and Nancy Dabkowski, RN
Saint Joseph Medical Center
7601 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204
This group is for Adult patients with Crohn's Disease and
ulcerative colitis. Friends and Family are welcome to attend.
The group meets Four times a year. Please call Community
Outreach at 410- 337-1479 for more information. Pikesville Support Group
Facilitator: Irene Blizzard
Location: Woodholme Gastroenterology
1838 Greentree Road,
Suite #400
Pikesville, MD 21208 Meetings will begin in September and meet every other month
from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm The Schedule is as follows:
Monday September 8, 2008
Monday November 3, 2008
Monday January 5, 2009
Monday March 2, 2009
Monday May 4, 2009
For questions or additional information, please contact
Irene Blizzard at ireneblizzard@msn.com HARFORD COUNTY
Bel Air Support Group
Facilitator: Denise Holcomb
Meetings will begin in April 2008
No meetings during the summer months June - August
Meetings will resume again on September 2nd.
Christ Our King Presbyterian Church
10 Lexington Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4698 Come to share in the joy, pain, guts and glory of living with IBD!
We meet from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Library on the 1st
Tuesday of the month from September - May. No Summer Meetings,
Patients with Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, Friends
and Family are welcome to attend.
HOWARD COUNTY
Columbia Support Group
Facilitator: James Thomas
Phone: (410) 750-7468
4th Tuesday monthly at 7 p.m.
(no meeting in December or January)
Wellness Center L-9
Columbia Medical Center
11055 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD
SUPPORT GROUPS ON HOLD: CARROLL COUNTY
Westminster Support Group
On Hold GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER (GBMC)
On Hold
ABINGDON ADOLESCENT SUPPORT GROUP
On Hold FREDERICK COUNTY
On Hold EASTERN SHORE
On Hold ST. MARY COUNTY GROUP
On Hold If you are interested in becoming a Support Group Facilitator
for any of the groups listed above, or if you would like to
start your own, please contact our office at 443.276.0861
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CHAPTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mary Glagola - President
Mark Brodsky - President Elect
Hank Campfield - Vice President
Patrick Shurney - Treasurer
Christine Lothen-Kline - Secretary
Raymond Cross, MD - CMAC Chair BOARD MEMBERS Varda Amir-Orrel
Roy Cubbler
Denise Dory
Jarrett Leeb
Michael Murphy
Donna O'Neill
Jerry Roschwalb
Cynthia Rosenwald
Tricia Wilson YOUTH ON BOARD Allie Rize
CHAPTER MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Theodore Bayless, M.D.
Meyerhoff Digestive Disease Center
JHH Blalock 4th Floor
600 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287
410-955-4916 | Marshall Bedine, M.D.
10751 Falls Road, #301
Lutherville, MD
410-583-2633 | Howard Berg, M.D. (surgeon)
21 Crossroads, Suite 355
Owings Mills, MD
410-363-6664
| Steven Brant, M.D.(researcher IBD)
1503 East Jefferson Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-614-0637 | Jerrold Canakis, M.D.
124 N. Main Street
Berlin, MD 21811
410-641-2938 | Raymond Cross, M.D.
University of Maryland, IBD Program
22 S. Greene Street
Suite N3W62
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-328-7244 | Carmen Cuffari, M.D. (pediatric)
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Division of Nutrition, Brady 320
600 Wolfe Street
Baltore, MD 21287
410-955-8765 | Edward Wolf, M.D.
Woodholme Gastroenterology and the Endocenters
of Baltimore and Quarterfield Station
1838 Greene Tree Road, Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-602-7782 | Mark Diamond, M.D.
9105 Franklin Square Drive
Suite #308
Baltimore, MD 21237
410-574-5877 | Mark Flasar, M.D.
University of Maryland, IBD Program
22 S. Greene Street, Suite #N3W62
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-328-5780
| Neil Goldberg, M.D.
7505 Osler Drive
Suite #307
Towson, MD 21204
410-296-4210 | Mary Harris, M.D.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Blalock 465
600 Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287
410-955-4081 | Maria Oliva-Hemker, M.D. (pediatric)
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Pediatric GI, Grady 320
600 Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287
410-614-2114
| Howard Kader, M.D.(pediatric)
Pediatric Gastroenterology Sinai Hospital
Medical Office Building, Suite #407
2411 West Belvedere Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21229
410-601-8663
| Amin Khan, M.D.
7505 Osler Drive
Suite #307
Towson, MD 21204
410-296-4210 | Stephen Kavic (surgeon)
Maryland University Hospital
22 S. Greene Street
Suite N3W62
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-328-6187 | Gerald Mullin, M.D.
Johns Hopkins Hosptial
600 N. Wolfe Street
Carnegie 464-B
Baltimore, MD 21287
410-955-4910 | Kalpana Murthy, M.D.
Pediatric Gastroenterology Sinai Hospital
2411 West Belvedere Ave, Suite #209
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-601-8663 | Adrian Park, M.D(G.I.surgeon).
University of Maryland Medical Center
22 S. Greene Street, RM S4B14
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-328-7994
| Natarajan Ravendrhan, M.D.
Digestive Diseases Associates
4660 Wilkens Ave, Suite #206
Baltimore, MD 21229
410-737-8490 | Andrew Rosenstein, M.D.
7505 Osler Drive, Suite #307
Towson, MD 21204
410-296-4210
| David Tuchman, M.D. (pediatric)
Pediatric Gastroenterology Sinai Hospital
2411 West Belvedere Ave, Suite#407
Baltimore, MD 21215
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