Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Iowa/Nebraska Chapter

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Iowa/Nebraska Chapter Our mission is to cure IBD & improve the quality of life of patients affected by these diseases.

At the Foundation’s overnight summer camp, Camp Oasis, campers are 48% less likely to feel embarrassed about having IBD,...
02/21/2026

At the Foundation’s overnight summer camp, Camp Oasis, campers are 48% less likely to feel embarrassed about having IBD, and 98% say it’s a place where they feel supported and like they belong. Camp Oasis gives kids and teens living with IBD a community where they can truly be themselves among peers who “get it.” Read our new blog to learn more about how Camp Oasis is transforming summers—and lives—for youth with IBD. https://bit.ly/4qMEuy0

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone who observes. 🌙Fasting while living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can bring uni...
02/17/2026

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone who observes. 🌙

Fasting while living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can bring unique questions and challenges, and your health always comes first. If you’re considering fasting, we encourage you to talk with your healthcare provider about what is safest for you and to check out our resource here: https://bit.ly/3OWAOcV

"As a Black Christian woman with IBD, I believe it’s important for all communities to see their experiences reflected an...
02/17/2026

"As a Black Christian woman with IBD, I believe it’s important for all communities to see their experiences reflected and their voices valued. My journey is proof that while IBD is challenging, hope and courage remain possible."

Meet Kanyinsola, diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 11, who has faced painful flare-ups, hospitalizations, surgeries, and the emotional toll of an invisible illness. The Foundation’s Let’s Go There campaign shines a light on real stories of resilience and strength. Share your story: https://bit.ly/4i1fv6M

Join us for a live, patient-centered symposium bringing you key highlights from the 2026 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®—the...
02/16/2026

Join us for a live, patient-centered symposium bringing you key highlights from the 2026 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®—the premier annual conference for IBD professionals. Hear directly from Congress patient reporters and Foundation social media ambassadors Ian Goldstein and Victoria Tyler, alongside IBD experts Noa Krugliak Cleveland, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago, and Adam Faye, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Medicine & Population Health, NYU School of Medicine. View the agenda and register here: https://bit.ly/49XkJic

📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 8–9 p.m. ET

This program is presented in partnership with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), patients, and leaders in IBD care.

We 💙 our Take Steps participants, and we’d love for you to be part of our community this year. Grab someone you care abo...
02/14/2026

We 💙 our Take Steps participants, and we’d love for you to be part of our community this year. Grab someone you care about and join us for a Take Steps walk near you—every step shows support for people living with IBD. For more information, click the link: https://bit.ly/4ai2QuO

Older adults (ages 60+) are the fastest-growing group of people living with IBD. From managing other health conditions t...
02/14/2026

Older adults (ages 60+) are the fastest-growing group of people living with IBD. From managing other health conditions to adjusting medications and routines, our new resource page offers tips and tools to help you feel confident, supported, and equipped to live well every day. Explore it here: https://bit.ly/4bMLBCW

We are so excited to announce our Lincoln Take Steps Adult Honored Hero Amanda Hall! She has been involved with the fou...
02/09/2026

We are so excited to announce our Lincoln Take Steps Adult Honored Hero Amanda Hall! She has been involved with the foundation for some time now and I have the privilege to work with her on the Lincoln Walk committee! Congratulations again Amanda! Read about her story here: https://takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/pages/2773?eventID=1906

02/09/2026

For Black History Month, Foundation social media ambassador and personal trainer Joel Nixon opens up about what this month means to him and why visibility matters for the Black/African American IBD community. Living with Crohn’s disease since 2016 and an ostomy, he is challenging stigma and reminding others they are not alone.

A Foundation–funded study published today in Gastroenterology found that time‑restricted eating—a form of intermittent f...
02/09/2026

A Foundation–funded study published today in Gastroenterology found that time‑restricted eating—a form of intermittent fasting—reduced Crohn’s disease activity by 40% and cut inflammation by half. This research suggests that changing when we eat, not just what we eat, can help the immune system work better and support long-term remission from Crohn’s disease. Read more:
https://bit.ly/4qZd1Kr

02/07/2026

Good news for everyone living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis: Proposed cuts to federal medical research funding were stopped! This means continued progress toward better treatments and cures for IBD—and even new momentum to expand awareness, education, and access to care for kids.

Hear from Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation President & CEO Michael Osso about what this victory means for the IBD community and join our advocacy network to keep the momentum going: https://bit.ly/4r3PRTt

02/04/2026

We’re celebrating National Girls & Women in Sports Day with Cass Bargell—Data Analyst at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and USA Rugby player living with ulcerative colitis and an ostomy. Hear how sports have helped Cass navigate her disease, lean on her teammates as a powerful support system, and build confidence on and off the pitch.

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