Free forum on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Saturday

Somebody you know has Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis and chances are good you don’t know about it. Why? Because few people want to talk about a debilitating disease that -- until we find a cure -- lasts a lifetime and affects the gastrointestinal tract in ways no one wants to discuss in polite company. 

For some 40,000 Washington residents diagnosed with these inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) -- including a growing number of infants and children under the age of 18 -- the Northwest Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America is on a mission to assist and to educate. 

On Saturday, April 12 CCFA Northwest is sponsoring a day-long IBD Education Conference, an annual program bringing together leading Seattle-area healthcare providers speaking on a range of topics including treatment options, nutrition, integrative medicine, coping strategies, and a look at the research that CCFA helps fund in the search for a cure. 

Saturday, April 12, 2014, 9:00am - 3:30pm at Shoreline Community College, PUB Main Dining Room, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

Free, plus light refreshments and lunch will be provided! 

Who's Invited? Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis patients, relatives, friends, healthcare professionals & interested parties. This program is not accredited for continuing education credits.

Why Should You Attend?  To learn more about these diseases and how to manage them, as well as connect with other folks in your community who are affected by these diseases and find out more about the resources available to you through CCFA

JUST FOR KIDS AND TEENS! Special activity sessions for kids and teens including games, arts & crafts, a special Q&A with GI providers, and more! For kids with IBD, siblings, and children of patients in grades 2-12.

Online Registration Deadline Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Registration will also be available at the event. There is a small fee for parking on campus.

Contact Kathleen Newbould, Regional Education and Support Manager, at knewbould@ccfa.org or 425-451-8455 x6 for questions.

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18.

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is the largest voluntary non-profit health organization dedicated to finding cures for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Mission: To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.