Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation - Wisconsin Chapter

08/31/2026

Imagine hiding a part of yourself every single day — that's what IBD stigma feels like for so many people. We're rewriting that story.
🏕️ Camp Oasis campers are 48% less likely to feel embarrassed about their IBD
💬 96% of our Support Group participants talk more openly about their condition
📱 Half of Let's Go There viewers say they're now more open about their IBD experience

Every number here represents someone who felt a little less alone.

Read the full story of how we're building a future without IBD stigma: https://bit.ly/4vZ0Nnk

08/28/2026

Cooking in a dorm is hard. Cooking with IBD? Next level. 🍳 Kagan, an alum of the Foundation’s National Council of College Leaders program, is starting her master's in social work this semester — and she's sharing 3 tips for cooking for yourself at college with ulcerative colitis, which she's lived with since 2021. This is Back to School with IBD: because managing a chronic illness in college means planning for more than just your class schedule.

08/25/2026

Living with a j-pouch and frequent bowel movements? A new clinical trial is evaluating an investigational probiotic biologic, EXE-346, to see if it can help reduce bowel movement frequency in adults with an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA). Learn more about the study, eligibility, and participating locations through our Clinical Trials Community.

https://bit.ly/3TRhqDt

08/17/2026

Clinical trials are a meaningful way for people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis to access promising new treatments and diagnostic approaches while helping to improve options and care for the entire IBD community.

Hear from Gastroenterologist Dr. Serre-Yu Wong of the Icahn School of Medicine about why it's important for IBD patients to consider participating in clinical studies.

To learn more about the many ways you can contribute to research and to find available studies, visit the Clinical Trails Community: https://bit.ly/3BELm9E

08/16/2026

Living with IBD? Riya from our National Council of College Leaders has a hack that changes everything: plan ahead. From doctor's appointments to medication and insurance — earlier is always better. Watch her tips 👆

08/15/2026

If you are an adult with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease (CD) who has tried another therapy for Crohn’s disease that didn’t work or is no longer working, you may be eligible for the GARNET study evaluating the efficacy and safety of using MORF-057 in treating CD.

Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4eonECA

08/15/2026

Life with IBD looks different in your 20s and 30s. Whether you're navigating college, starting a career, building relationships, or balancing work and family, our Young Adult Virtual Support Groups offer a welcoming space to connect with others who understand.

Share your experiences, talk about the challenges and successes of living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, and build meaningful connections with peers who get it.

Explore our Young Adult Virtual Support Groups and find the one that's right for you: https://bit.ly/4z3ygiG

08/14/2026

08/12/2026

Health insurance can be confusing—especially when you're navigating a chronic illness like IBD. In this video, members of the Foundation's National Council of College Leaders (NCCL) break down the basics so you can feel more confident managing your IBD care.

They explain deductibles and copays, show you how to find your insurance information, what in-network care is, and how to prepare for the future.

Have questions about insurance? Drop them in the comments below.