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New Law Requiring Businesses To Make Employee-Only Bathrooms Accessible for Crohn’s Patients on 10/30
October 22, 2012Needham, MA- On October 30, 2012, the Restroom Access law officially goes into effect, which will require all businesses in Massachusetts with at least three employees to allow inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) sufferers to use an employee-only restroom if public facilities aren’t available.
Gary Collins, CCFA Advocate, Dies at 74
October 22, 2012CCFA mourns the passing of our good friend and advocate, Gary Collins. Mr. Collins, an Emmy-award winning talk show host and actor, was a loyal supporter of CCFA along with his wife, Mary Ann Mobley.
CCFA Doctor Wins MacArthur 'Genius Grant' for His Study of the Digestive Tract
October 11, 2012Caltech researcher Sarkis Mazmanian wins one of 23 MacArthur genius grants.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Debuts New, Interactive Website Geared Especially for College Students
October 10, 2012The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to curing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is excited to introduce a brand new website especially for college students with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), Campus Connection (www.ccfa.org/campus-connection/).
'Private Practice' Star Amy Brenneman Talks About Her Work with CCFA on 'The View'
October 2, 2012"Private Practice" actress visits with the ladies of "The View" and talks about how she is dealing with her ulcerative colitis and how she is helping The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Debuts New, Interactive Website Geared Especially for College Students
October 1, 2012The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to curing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is excited to introduce a brand new website especially for college students with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), Campus Connection (www.ccfa.org/campus-connection/).
FDA approves Humira to treat ulcerative colitis
September 28, 2012The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Humira (adalimumab) to include treatment of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis in adults.
Overuse Of Antibiotics May Be Linked To IBD In Children
September 25, 2012Jennifer Jaff, Advocate for the Ill, Dies at 55
September 24, 2012
Jennifer Jaff, Esq., Founder and Executive Director of Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness Inc. Passes Away
September 19, 2012The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America and the entire IBD community is deeply sadden by the news of Jennifer’s passing.
New Research Confirms Certain Foods Improve Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms
September 17, 2012New York, NY-September 17, 2012-A recent study confirms foods such as yogurt, rice and bananas are more frequently reported to improve inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms than most other foods.
We're Looking for College Leaders!
August 31, 2012Infliximab Does Not Boost Mortality Risk with Crohn's Disease
August 30, 2012Get fit, have fun, CHANGE LIVES: Now recruiting for Team Challenge Vegas!
August 29, 2012Team Challenge is CCFA's endurance training and fundraising program. When you join, you'll find new strength inside yourself, and help find cures for Crohn's and colitis.
