Empowering the Chronically Ill & Disabled to Lead Fuller Lives
Here are the most common misconceptions surrounding Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis in minority populations. By Brianna Majsiak Last week, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation brought patients and advocates together to bring attention to the need for diversity in...
On November 28th, 2018, in advance of Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week, Everyday Health interviewed patient advocates, Will Lanier (The Out Foundation), Tina Aswani Omprakash (Own Your Crohn's) and Gaylyn Henderson (Gutless & Glamorous), on three tips to share...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUTcHz8DT3E&t=13s This IBD Awareness Week, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation shared a video of me discussing one aspect of being South Asian: maintaining privacy. Privacy is a major concern when it comes to South Asian Americans...
As we wrap up Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, I reflect on the greatest blessing of all in my IBD journey: my caregivers, my dear mother and husband. From the constant rides into the city for doctors’ visits to packing wounds and changing PICC line dressings...
Today kicks off Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week! The lead-up to this week has included my (very exciting!) feature on the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's website for general IBD awareness and for racial and ethnic minorities. I also had the honor of sharing my...
