Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month
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| Throughout the month of November, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada celebrates the courage of the one in 160 Canadians living with Crohn’s and colitis through a number of announcements and programs, including: • Results of a new survey detailing the impacts of living with inflammatory bowel disease; • The CCFC & You Education Symposium series, occurring in 16 locations this November – click here to register for the event closest to you; • A series of ulcerative colitis webinars co-hosted by Shire Canada and CCFC, featuring noted gastroenterologists Dr. Hillary Steinhart and Dr. Guy Aumais. Click here to register; and • Winners of the fourth-annual Gutsiest Canadians contest. “People living with IBD too often face their conditions in silence, and during Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month we encourage patients to speak up about their symptoms so that we can work towards quicker diagnosis times and earlier treatment,” says Dr. Kevin Glasgow, CCFC’s Chief Executive Officer. “Canada is home to many of the world leaders in IBD research and clinical practice ,” adds Dr. Glasgow. “I encourage every Canadian to Get Gutsy this November by learning about IBD and realizing that together we can make a positive difference in the lives of many thousands of Canadians.” |
