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Upstate/Northeastern New York Chapter

Address:
4 Normanskill Blvd.
Delmar, NY 12054

Phone, Fax, E-mail:
Phone: (518) 439-0252
           (518) 608-5069
E-mail: upstateny@ccfa.org
 


SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The Upstate/Northeastern NY Chapter is run by Volunteers! You can reach us by calling the Chapter Office where a pre-recorded message will provide you with specific information about special events, support group meetings and who to contact for questions regarding educational materials, membership, support, etc.

Remember  -  You can and should support CCFA by becoming a member.

Join Now:

  • online via our web site (quickest)
  • at a support group meeting
  • call our National Office at (800) 932-2423 
  • call Linda at (518) 608-5069

See upcoming activities below!

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CALENDAR/EVENTS
March 20, 2010

Educational Seminar

Living with IBD

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Albany Marriott  189 Wolf Road  Albany, NY 12205

Featuring:

Carol Gardner, R.N., M.S. 

"How to Cope with the Demands of Stress Using Body, Mind and Spirit"

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Nina Sax, M.D.

"Current Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease"

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Roberta Gershner, M.S., R.D., C.D.N

"Food for Thought: Diet, Nutrition and IBD"

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Jennifer Jaff, ESQ

"Know Your Rights: An Overview of the Law Affecting IBD"

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You must pre-register for the Seminar! 

Information for the seminar will be mailed during the week of February 1, 2010.  If you have attended our seminars in the past, are a member of CCFA or are on our Chapter database you will automatically receive the mailing. 

If you do not receive the brochure by February 5th or are new to CCFA

please contact:

Lynda Shrager at (518) 439-4349

May 1, 2010

TAKE STEPS - BE HEARD!

The Crossings

Albany NY

Registration starts promptly at 3:00 pm

Register Today!

www.cctakesteps.org 

June 11, 2010 - June 13, 2010

Get Your Guts In Gear

IBD Bike Ride

June 11-13, 2010

NYC - Saratoga (210 Miles)

For additional information - www.ibdride.org

November 6, 2010

An Evening to Remember

Gala Fundraiser

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Glen Sanders

Scotia, NY

Check back for details!

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the group facilitators to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. 

All Support Group Leaders are trained facilitators. The support groups are open discussion meetings guest speakers are periodically invited to lecture on topics of interest to the group.

CAPITAL DISTRICT SUPPORT GROUP

WHEN: Meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm (Sept-June).
WHERE: Albany Memorial Hospital - Conklin Conference Room

For information call Maria at 518-727-5541 or e-mail deluciamaria@hotmail.com

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MID HUDSON VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP

This group services patients within 45 minutes to one hour of the Kingston area.

WHEN: Meets the second Wednesday of each month (Sept-June)
WHERE:
Benedictine Hospital
- Senior Residence Conference Room

For information contact Lisa  at (845) 336-6590 or email mickeymccormack@yahoo.com 

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SARATOGA/WARREN COUNTY TELEPHONE SUPPORT

For information call Lesley at (518) 656-9067

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SUSQUEHANNA SUPPORT GROUP

This group services patients within 45 minutes to one hour of the Cooperstown area.

When: Meets (Sept-June) For information contact Jane at (607) 293-6124 or e-mail pjohngren@stny.rr.com

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Parents & Youth

For information contact Lynda at (518) 439-4349 or by e-mail at lgshrager@aol.com

In case of inclemment weather please contact the group facilitator to find out if the meeting has been cancelled! 

Are you on our mailing list?  If not please email upstateny@ccfa.org

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CONTACT INFO

Upstate/Northeastern New York Chapter

4 Normanskill Blvd.
Delmar, NY 12054

Phone: (518) 439-0252
           (518) 608-5069
E-mail: upstateny@ccfa.org

Chapter President:
Linda Winston

Medical Advisory Chair:
Peter Purcell, M.D.

The Chapter encompasses the following: Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Northern Dutchess, Jefferson, Sullivan, Greene, Columbia, Schoharie, Fulton, Montgomery, Oneida, Saratoga, Ulster, Washington, Warren, Essex, Clinton, Franklin, and Herkimer counties.

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