Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation - Southern Texas Chapter

05/31/2026

Meet Jose, our Director of Business Development Operations, who has been living with ulcerative colitis since he was 18.

Across the country, thousands of people come together at Take Steps walks to raise critical funds that drive IBD research, improve care, and support patients and families. Join Jose and the IBD community in walking for cures and a better future for everyone living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Hope moves when we do. Register today: https://bit.ly/49R9xDd

05/31/2026

Luca, who led the chess meet up at Camp Oasis virtual camp last year and is chess fan, is launching a Chess Meet Up for the Crohn's and Colitis Community. If you like to play chess or want to learn, or just want a new fun way to connect with the IBD Community, this virtual meet up is for you!
We will meet each month on the 1st Sunday at 3:00PM - 5:00PM.
To participate, all you need to do is create a free account at https://lichess.org/team/crohns-and-colitis-foundation
Password: crohnsandcolitischess Then log on at the day and time. Join us once or come every week. All ages are welcome!

05/30/2026

Thank you, AbbVie, for supporting Take Steps! Because of sponsors like AbbVie, we’ve played a critical role in the discovery of every drug for IBD that has come to market in the last decade, including groundbreaking biologic therapies. www.AbbVie.com

05/29/2026

No one with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis should have to wait days—or weeks—for insurance approval while their health hangs in the balance. A new federal proposal would require some insurers to respond to doctor-prescribed treatments within 72 hours (and faster in emergencies), bringing much-needed urgency and transparency to care. 🔗 Take action: https://bit.ly/4nFjSrJ

05/29/2026

BlackDoctor recently covered the Foundation’s MyIBD Connections for the Black/African American Community event in Birmingham, Alabama, which brought together patients, caregivers, and experts to talk about IBD, disparities in care, and the importance of culturally responsive support and resources. This event is supported by our Improving Health Outcomes grant from the CDC.

The article also highlights how IBD disproportionately impacts Black communities, including rising rates, delayed diagnosis, and barriers to accessing equitable, culturally sensitive care: https://bit.ly/4uiYHOC

For World IBD Day, learn how IBD affects Black Americans and why early diagnosis and better access to care are so important.

05/28/2026

Check out this yummy gut-friendly recipe: Greek Tomato Omelette https://bit.ly/4tZgKsb
Find many more yummy recipes here: https://bit.ly/3PQEUE0

Explore our entire list of recipes and food ideas for Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis (UC) or any IBD diagnosis or inflammatory bowel disease.

05/27/2026

New data from the Foundation shows that our Camp Oasis campers were nearly 50% less likely to feel embarrassed about their IBD after attending —highlighting the impact of our camp experience. Read more about how Camp Oasis is building confidence, connection, and belonging for kids with IBD. https://bit.ly/4flvjm3

05/26/2026

Come join the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Spanish Speaking Support Group! https://bit.ly/3RtkXoB

05/26/2026

If you live with IBD, it can be hard to know when a flare is something you can manage at home—and when it’s a true emergency that requires a trip to the emergency department.

Join us for “IBD Flares: Emergencies and Hospitalizations,” a webinar for people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD experts will review red-flag symptoms, when to seek urgent or emergency care, and how to create an emergency plan with your care team so you can feel more prepared and confident.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4uQB5ka

05/24/2026

Ever felt like you had to keep your diagnosis quiet out of fear of being judged?

Meet Simran, a teen with Crohn’s disease who expected her first Take Steps walk to be quiet and serious—but instead found music, energy, and a sea of bright green T‑shirts that made her feel part of something bigger for the first time since her diagnosis. Just a week later, she went to Camp Oasis, the Foundation’s summer camp for kids and teens with IBD, where she connected with other young people who truly understood what she was going through.

“Take Steps is one of the few places where I feel completely understood, and I want others to share that feeling,” Simran says.

Read more of Simran’s story in our latest blog, and sign up for a Take Steps walk near you: https://bit.ly/4vbOHXJ