Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Northwest Chapter

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

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation can help you find a Crohn's and Colitis support group in your area.

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.

08/11/2026

📣 Get the latest on research updates in IBD! Join us at MyIBD Learning: Seattle, where James Lord, MD, PhD of Virginia Mason Medical Center will share key developments you need to know. Register today to join us on September 26 in Bellevue! https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/myibdlearning/seattle

08/11/2026

Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the wildfires in our region. In these challenging times, we’re here to support you.

If you have IBD-related questions or need assistance, please reach out to the IBD Help Center at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/patientsandcaregivers/community-support/the-ibd-help-center or email us at [email protected].

Stay safe, and know that we’re thinking of you and your families. Don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help.

08/10/2026

🚨 Speaker Announcement 🚨 Join us at MyIBD Learning: Seattle, our patient & caregiver education conference happening on September 26th in Bellevue. Dive into the latest on diagnostics and monitoring in IBD with Noah Kline, MD of Seattle Children's Hospital.

Register today at: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/myibdlearning/seattle

08/08/2026

Our MyIBD Learning Patient & Caregiver Education Conferences bring you the very latest inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research, treatments, and therapies to share resources and improve your quality of life, at any stage of your IBD journey. Join us on September 26th in Bellevue for MyIBD Learning: Seattle! For more information and registration, view our website:

Our MyIBD Learning Patient & Caregiver Education Conferences bring you the very latest inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research, treatments, and therapies to share resources and improve your quality of life, at any stage of your IBD journey.