Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

06/04/2026

What does "treatment failure" mean if you have ulcerative colitis?

When your ulcerative colitis treatment stops working, it's not you who's failing — it's the medicine. In this Everyday Health Expert Access video, Alan Moss, MD, Chief Scientific Officer at the Foundation, breaks down what treatment failure really means, the warning signs to watch for, and what options you have next — from dose adjustments and medication switches to when surgery might be considered.

Watch now to understand how to partner with your care team when your medications need adjusting. https://bit.ly/42L87Xe

06/03/2026

Do you have questions about IBD? The IBD Help Center is here for you with expert support and trusted information on managing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Our knowledgeable team offers personalized guidance, treatment education, and valuable resources tailored to your needs. Reach out to us today: https://bit.ly/4c9QWRs

06/02/2026

Get to know our tools designed to support you at every stage of life with IBD—from prepping for an endoscopy to aging with IBD. Explore our trusted app list for symptom, diet, and mental health support, plus expanded MyIBD Connections programs for diverse communities. Read more about these powerful new resources and tap the link to start building your IBD toolkit today. https://bit.ly/3POJLJ5

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

05/29/2026

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

05/28/2026

Which tests check for ulcerative colitis remission? 🧪

Feeling better doesn’t always mean inflammation is gone. So how do doctors actually confirm remission?

In this Everyday Health Expert Access video, Alan Moss, MD, Chief Scientific Officer at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, explains the key tests used to check what’s really happening beneath the surface—and why they matter, even when symptoms improve.

🎥 Watch now to understand how remission is measured and monitored. https://bit.ly/4wBciCx

05/27/2026

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.

05/27/2026

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

Cass Bargell isn’t just chasing the LA 2028 Olympics—she’s rewriting what’s possible with ulcerative colitis and an ostomy.

USA Rugby player and Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Data Analyst, Cass has already fought through multiple surgeries, returned to elite competition, and represented Team USA on the world stage.

Check out this new USA Today article that follows her journey from life-changing diagnosis to World Cup pitches and now an Olympic dream, showing what resilience looks like when you live with IBD.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4v4pJJG

Cassidy Bargell overcame four surgeries for severe ulcerative colitis to return to rugby. Now, she's trying to make Team USA's Olympic squad.

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