CAMP OASIS

 ~A co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis~
 
Our 2012 session will be held at One Heartland in Willow River, Minnesota, July 30 - August 4
 
Campers (ages grade 2nd through grade 10th*), Leaders in Training (ages grade 11th through 12th*), and volunteers (age 18+).

Click here to learn more about this exciting program, or contact the Nebraska/Iowa Chapter office at (402) 505-9901.  *Please note that registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

Walk with us in Lincoln on May 12, 2012
Holmes Lake Park
Registration starts at 5pm.  Walk starts at 6:30pm.

Click here to learn more or call our office at (402) 505-9901.

Walk with us in Omaha on June 9, 2012
Wehrspann Lake Chalco Hills
Registration starts at 5pm.  Walk starts at 6:30pm.

Click here to learn more or call our office at (402) 505-9901.

OMAHA, NEBRASKA
8901 Indian Hills Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:00pm-7:30p.m.
Co-Leaders: Jo Carr (Lay Leader) and Brenda Siffring, RN, BSN
(When facing the building see ramp on the right (to the east), take ramp up to the door, enter, take elevator up to 3^rd floor and go right through the doorway)

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
5401 South Street
Nemaha Room 
Lincoln, NE
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Co-Leaders: Steve Lane (Lay Leader) and Penny Morris, RN

GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
Currently we do not have a support group leader for the Grand Island/Kearny Support Group.  If you or anyone you know may be interested, please contact our office.

There is a Pediatric Social Networking group called "Silver Linings".  This group is made up of youth affected by IBD, run by a volunteer group of parents in Omaha, NE.  For questions, please contact our office.

CHAPTER MEDICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Douglas E. Brouillette, M.D.
Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates P.C.
Omaha, NE

Michael B. Jones, M.D.
Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates P.C.
Omaha, NE

David D. Lee, M.D.
Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C.
Lincoln, NE

Laurel Prestridge, M.D.
Boys Town National Research Hospital-West
Omaha, NE

Ruben E. Quiros, M.D.
Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Omaha, NE

Jon S. Thompson, M.D.
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE

Alan G. Thorson, M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgery Inc.
Omaha, NE

Gary W. Varilek, M.D.
Gastroenterology Specialists P.C.
Lincoln, NE

Renee L. Young, M.D.
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE

Fernando Zapata, M.D.
Children's Hospital
Omaha, NE

The Nebraska Chapter is proud to work with CCFA supporters across the state of Nebraska.  If you would like to volunteer, participate, or make a financial contribution to any of the events listed, please contact the Nebraska Office at (402) 505-9901.

For Information about Clinical Trials in Nebraska and across the US, please see the Clinical Trials section of this Web site.

The Nebraska Office is a proud member of: Community Health Charities

Information Resource Center
The Information Resource Center is here to help you understand more about the diagnosis and treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. IRC information specialists are Master's level health education professionals who are available by phone or live chat.  They are available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (EST).  Please call 1-888-MY-GUT-PAIN.

Nebraska Chapter Contact Information:
8031 W. Center Road
Suite 322
Omaha, NE 68124
Phone: (402) 505-9901
FAX: (402) 505-9931

Staff:

 
Beth Fetzer
Development Assistant
efetzer@ccfa.org
402-505-9901

Melissa Sullivan
Walk Coordinator
MSullivan@ccfa.org
Mobile: (646) 276-8050