Crohn's & Colitis

Empowering the IBD Patient: What YOU Can Do to Take Control of Your Disease

Join us for this annual education program all about Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis! Local health care providers will speak on a range of topics including: treatment options, uses, and safety; surgery; coping strategies; interpreting diagnostic tests; pediatric IBD; and what lies ahead in the treatment of IBD.

When: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Check in at 8:30 AM, Program runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Lunch will be served at approximately 12:00 PM.

Where: *New Location in 2012* University of Washington, Kane Hall, Room 210 - 1410 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA 98195
Parking information: We recommend that you park in the Central Plaza parking garage for a fee of $5. We apologize for this cost and hope it will not discourage anyone from attending the program. Please note that parking will be difficult after about 10:30 AM due to a large event on campus. Click here for driving and parking directions.

Who's Invited? Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis patients, relatives, friends, healthcare professionals & interested parties.

Why Should You Attend?  To learn more about these diseases and how to manage them, as well as connect with other folks in your community who are affected by these diseases and find out more about the resources available to you through CCFA.

Topics & Speakers:

Cost: Free, plus light refreshments and lunch will be provided!

Morning refreshments will be pastries and fruit. Lunch will be sandwiches, fruit salad, chips, pasta salad, quinoa salad (vegan, gluten free), and cookies. Coffee, tea, and water will be available throughout the day. If you have severe dietary restrictions, we encourage you to bring food with you.

Who's Invited? Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis patients, relatives, friends, healthcare professionals & interested parties.

Online Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Registration will also be available at the event.

Questions?  Contact Kathleen Newbould, Regional Education & Support Manager, at knewbould@ccfa.org or toll-free 877.703-6900.

Thank you very much to our generous sponsors:

University of Washington Medical Center's Division of Gastroenterology