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COVID-19 Survivors: Stories of Hope in the IBD World

COVID-19 Survivors: Stories of Hope in the IBD World

The last 8 weeks since the World Health Organization declared Coronavirus a pandemic have been nothing short of an emotional roller coaster ride for many of us. From uncertainty around chronic illness and medications making us a higher risk to jarring numbers of...
Immunocompromised in the Age of Coronavirus

Immunocompromised in the Age of Coronavirus

By Tina Aswani Omprakash A Crohn’s patient shares her very real fears, anxieties, and sadness around being immunocompromised while grappling with the coronavirus pandemic in New York City. *Originally published on April 27th, 2020 by Everyday Health:...
Managing IBD in the Era of COVID-19

Managing IBD in the Era of COVID-19

Last Friday, Gastroenterologist Dr. Supriya Rao and I had a conversation on Instagram Live about how to manage inflammatory bowel disease given the difficult circumstances around COVID-19. To watch and learn more, please check out the video below: For additional...
Inspire’s #KeepUsAllSafe COVID-19 Campaign

Inspire’s #KeepUsAllSafe COVID-19 Campaign

Last week, Inspire released a short video we made virtually on why living with Crohn’s Disease and being immunocompromised during COVID-19 is downright terrifying for patients like myself who are chronically and invisibly ill. Please take a moment to watch this...