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Appeal letter sample: Mental Health Benefits
(in Coping & Support)
Template letter for patients requesting extensive or coverage for mental health benefits. Healthcare provider completes and patient submits request for coverage/extension of coverage to insurance provider.
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CCFA Debuts New Digital Fundraising Platform 'Stay Classy'
(in Coping & Support)
CCFA Debuts New Digital Fundraising Platform 'Stay Classy'
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CCFA Partners: Building a Platform for Success
(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Symptom Management)
Join the almost 10,000 people who are already a part of this groundbreaking study.
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Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis: A Guide for Parents
(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Work & School)
Learning that your child has IBD can be difficult. The guide helps parents learn important issues about IBD including medication, disease management and about issues related to school and coping.
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Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis: A guide for teachers and other school personnel
(in Coping & Support, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Work & School)
This guide can help teachers and other school personnel to understand these chronic intestinal illnesses.
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Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Emotional Factors Q & A
(in Coping & Support, Flares, Stress, Traveling)
Living with a chronic disease such as IBD can be emotionally challenging. Learning about coping and getting support can help with disease management. This brochure answers important questions and offers suggestions maintain emotional health.
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Current Controversies in IBD Treatment
(in Coping & Support, Treatments)
This webcast discusses advantages and disadvantages of different therapies
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Diagnosing and Managing IBD
(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Health Insurance, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)
This brochure provides answers to the most common questions regarding diagnostic tests used for diagnosing and managing inflammatory bowel disease.
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Facts about Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
(in Complications, Coping & Support, Disease Basics, Finances, Pregnancy, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)
This book compiles critical, up-to-date statistics and information about IBD. The book generates greater awareness and a deeper understanding of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis among patients, families, health care professionals, CCFA supporters, and others interested in broadening their knowledge on IBD.
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Finding a Specialist or Treatment Center
(in Coping & Support)
You’ve been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. Learning all that you can about your condition and understanding your options and prospects will help you navigate the healthcare decision-making process.
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IBD & Me: Activity Book for Kids!
(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Work & School)
A colorful book with information & activities to help kids ages 8-12 learn about IBD.
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IBD & She: Focusing on Living While Managing IBD - 6/16/10
(in Coping & Support, Dating & Relationships, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Medication, Pregnancy, Sexuality, Treatments, Women's Issues)
This webcast discusses: What are important gender issues in IBD? How does IBD affect intimacy and sexuality? What is the impact of IBD medication on fertility and pregnancy?
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IBD and Older Adults
(in Coping & Support, Dating & Relationships, Finances, Health Insurance, Stress, Symptom Management)
Although ulcerative colitis are traditionally diagnosed in younger people, about 16% of people were diagnosed at age 60 or older. Learn more about how IBD affects older adults in this fact sheet.
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Managing Inflammatory Bowel Diseases as a Young Adult
(in Coping & Support, Stress, Symptom Management, Work & School)
Although IBD can occur at any age, people are frequently diagnosed between the ages of 15 -30. This fact sheet provides helpful information for young adults to help them take charge of their IBD care.
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Pediatric Crohn's: Finding the Right Path to Care - 5/19/11
(in Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Coping & Support, Diet & Nutrition, Work & School, Symptom Management)
This pediatric webcast explains: Important differences between pediatric and adult Crohn's disease, the medical management of pediatric CD, the critical role of nutrition, growth and development of the pediatric Crohn's patient, and quality of life and support systems.
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Pete Learns All About Crohn's & Colitis
(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Work & School)
Comic book to help kids and teens learn about IBD.
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Psychosocial Issues and Kids with IBD
(in Coping & Support)
Treatment of pediatric IBD consists of medical therapies to reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.
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School is Back in Session!
(in Coping & Support)
Now that the school year has begun, it is time to study up on how CCFA can help with the transition back to school or college!
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Spanish Glossary (Glosario)
(in Complications, Coping & Support, Dating & Relationships, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Finances, Flares, Health Insurance, Medication, Ostomy, Patient Rights, Pregnancy, Sexuality, Stress, Symptom Management, Traveling, Treatments, Women's Issues, Work & School)
Commonly used words about IBD are presented in the glossary.
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Teen Guide: Dealing with Crohn’s & Colitis
(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Work & School)
This valuable guide helps teenagers learn about IBD and provides helpful tips for coping with and managing IBD.
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The Latest in Genetics, Risks, and Therapy Management in IBD
(in Coping & Support, Treatments)
This webcast discusses the latestt topics in IBD from genetics, risks, and therapy management
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Tips For Getting Out of Bed
(in Coping & Support, Stress)
Often, the first step in beating the blues is simply forcing yourself to get out of bed and get going - even if you don't feel like facing the day. Here are a few tips that can help.
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Tips For Helping Yourself If You Are Depressed
(in Coping & Support, Stress)
Discusses how some individuals can experience depression with inflammatory bowel disease. This document provides helpful tips on managing depression in inflammatory bowel disease.
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Transitions in IBD: Graduating to Young Adult Care - 3/15/12
(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Medication, Symptom Management)
This program explains: Differences between pediatric and adult IBD care, processes and goals for transitioning from pediatric to adult IBD care, differences in IBD treatment and management options when transitioning care, and best practices to improve the quality of life for patients who are transitioning from pediatric to adult IBD care.
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Ulcerative Colitis: The A to Z of Treating UC- 7/28/10
(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Medication, Symptom Management, Treatments)
This webcast discusses: Current and emerging treatment approaches to ulcerative colitis, long-term disease maintenance and quality of life, and considerations when discussing options with your healthcare provider.
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Understanding IBD Medications and Side Effects
(in Coping & Support, Disease Basics, Flares, Medication, Pregnancy, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Women's Issues)
The purpose of this brochure is to understand the various medication options and special considerations and possible associated side effects with these medications.
