Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Northern California Chapter

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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Northern California Chapter Our Mission: To Cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.

Visit us at crohnscolitisfoundation.org

10/15/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We're sharing a video featuring Fernando Desa, Corporate Executive Chef at Goya Foods, who is familiar with ulcerative colitis. Watch him show us how to make a delicious Pollo al Ajillo (Garlic Chicken) — part of a collaboration between the Foundation's Gut Friendly Recipes and Goya Foods.

Visit our Spanish-language website for more resources: https://bit.ly/3RkAk2j

Today is World Mental Health Day. People with IBD are three to five times more likely to experience anxiety and two to f...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day. People with IBD are three to five times more likely to experience anxiety and two to four times more likely to experience depression than the general population.
These feelings are understandable and valid. With the right support, skills, and tools, daily life can feel more manageable. For more on caring for your mental health with IBD, visit: https://bit.ly/4iay4aX

Traveling with IBD can bring a worry many people don't talk about: needing a restroom, fast. ✈️🚻Our Chief Education, Sup...
10/08/2026

Traveling with IBD can bring a worry many people don't talk about: needing a restroom, fast. ✈️🚻

Our Chief Education, Support and Advocacy Officer, Laura Wingate, spoke with USA TODAY about how people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can plan ahead and travel with more confidence.

Her tips include:
✅ Pack medications, supplies, and snacks you tolerate well in your carry-on
✅ Arrive early so you can find restrooms without rushing
✅ Let flight attendants know you may need to use the restroom even when the seatbelt sign is on, as long as it's safe

Plus, learn how our free We Can't Wait restroom finder app and I Can't Wait card can help on the go.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4i9M3xF

Today is Ostomy Awareness Day. 💜 We're recognizing everyone living with an ostomy, along with the caregivers and care te...
10/03/2026

Today is Ostomy Awareness Day. 💜 We're recognizing everyone living with an ostomy, along with the caregivers and care teams who support them. An ostomy can be life-saving and life-changing, yet too many people still face stigma or feel they have to stay silent about their ostomy. Whether you're preparing for surgery, adjusting to a new normal, or years into your journey, you're not alone. Find the Foundation's ostomy support resources here: https://bit.ly/4difXx2

Thank you to our sponsor, AbbVie, for your support.

09/30/2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on top of Machu Picchu! We are so proud of board member and Foundation social media ambassador Rocio Castrillon and her entire Team Challenge team, who hiked up to 16,000 feet through the Ausangate mountains — braving rain, sleet, hail, snow, and strong winds — then descended 8,000 feet to Machu Picchu, all while living with a chronic illness. Rocio returned to her roots in Peru to raise awareness and support for the nearly 1 in 100 Americans living with IBD. 💙🧡

Thanks to the Foundation’s advocacy, California just became the second state in the nation to pass a law making it easie...
09/29/2026

Thanks to the Foundation’s advocacy, California just became the second state in the nation to pass a law making it easier for many IBD patients to get timely medication dose changes without extra insurance hurdles.

Dose optimization means your doctor can adjust your chronic meds up to two times—with no long insurance delays—so you get the care you need, faster. Let’s help more states follow California’s lead—join our advocacy team here: https://bit.ly/4r3PRTt

09/29/2026

For 10 years, the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress has prioritized meaningful connections that build careers, strengthen practices, and advance next-generation research and patient care.
Join us in New Orleans, Jan. 21–23, to connect with leaders from across the IBD community at multiple networking receptions, including:

Together We Lead: Women in IBD and DEI groups team up to foster powerful collaborations and fresh perspectives.

Innovators in IBD: Celebrating scientists, editors, and new investigators accelerating innovations in research, technology, and more.

Crohn’s & Colitis Congress Reception: Register early for A Culinary Soirée – Where New Orleans Flavors Meet a Decade of Discovery.

Explore the full menu of social receptions to make the most of opportunities to connect and expand your professional network. View the agenda and register now at the advanced discount rate!

🔗 https://bit.ly/4yjAI4l American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

Join us for the webinar, “Myths of Surgery in the Hispanic/Latino Community.” Explore when it's necessary to have surger...
09/28/2026

Join us for the webinar, “Myths of Surgery in the Hispanic/Latino Community.” Explore when it's necessary to have surgery, what to expect when having surgery, and what life looks like after surgery.

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
⌚ 7–8 p.m. ET

Get the answers you need during our live Q&A session! Register today: https://bit.ly/4yfXPw6

Skip the ordinary side dish. 🥕✨These IBD-Friendly Carrot Fries are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and made...
09/26/2026

Skip the ordinary side dish. 🥕✨

These IBD-Friendly Carrot Fries are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and made with just a few simple ingredients. Ready in only 30 minutes, they're an easy snack or side the whole family can enjoy.

Head to the link below for the full recipe, then explore Gut Friendly Recipes, the Foundation's free recipe finder with 500+ dietitian-approved recipes to help make mealtime easier.

https://bit.ly/3SCkof0

09/25/2026

Californians: Governor Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign the Dose Optimization bill (SB 964).
When your doctor adjusts the dose of a medication you're already taking, insurers can make you restart the approval process from scratch. For people with IBD and other chronic diseases, that delay can mean a flare or a trip to the hospital.
The bill passed the Legislature without a single no vote. Now it needs the Governor's signature to become law.
👉 Contact Governor Newsom today and urge him to sign it: https://bit.ly/4xImvwk

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