Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

03/13/2026

Living with ulcerative colitis can mean constant urgency, disrupted plans, and treatments that don’t always work. A new research study is exploring a device designed to help reduce bowel urgency without relying on another medication. Take a quick survey to see if you may qualify. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eVzm6r

The objective of the BOOM-IBD2 clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of an investigational nerve stimulation (neuromodulation) device for ulcerative colitis (UC). This treatment involves implanting a small electronic device that delivers mild electrical pulses to a nerve near the tailbone....

03/13/2026

Add a little everyday luxury with these delicate macarons filled with rich buttercream—a fun weekend baking project and a tasty treat. Head to the link for the step-by-step recipe and enjoy a dessert that feels bakery-worthy, made in your own kitchen. 💜
Don’t forget to check out Gut Friendly Recipes to explore 500+ easy, dietitian-approved ideas with the Foundation’s free recipe finder. https://bit.ly/4cxMEHk

03/11/2026

“Never stop searching for answers. Being bold, staying open to new options, and believing in yourself can help you navigate this disease—you can do anything you set your mind to."

Meet Sawyer, diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 18 and now a zookeeper—proof that big dreams are still possible with IBD.

The Foundation’s Let’s Go There campaign is breaking the silence around IBD by sharing real, unfiltered stories. Share your story today: https://bit.ly/4282Fhx

03/09/2026

Are you living with IBD and want to learn coping skills? Telehealth Psychotherapy Groups are available, designed to help reduce stress, anxiety, inflammation, and flare frequency for people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Learn more: https://www.gipsychology.com/ibdgroup/

03/08/2026

Happy International Women's Day! We're celebrating the strength & resilience of women living with IBD. From puberty to pregnancy, managing Crohn's & colitis can present unique challenges. We're here to support you with resources & information every step of the way. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QX6L61

03/06/2026

Reaching new heights at the Volunteer Leadership Summit. ⛰️ Our patient reporter and social media ambassador, Kimberly Hooks, speaks with our keynote speaker, history-making adventurer Erik Weihenmayer—the first blind climber to summit Mount Everest—about what he’s learned from facing adversity and what encouragement he offers to people living with inflammatory bowel disease as they overcome challenges and continue to chase their goals. Watch this powerful conversation now.

03/06/2026

Foundation social media ambassador and VLS patient reporter Kimberly Hooks interviews Annette Martinez, our National Board Chair-Elect, live at the Volunteer Leadership Summit in Denver about how 21 years of living with Crohn’s disease and finding community—and her voice—through volunteering with the Foundation fuel her passion for volunteer leadership and her hope for future cures.

03/06/2026

Congratulations to Michele Rubin, MSN, and Robert Reiss, MD, recipients of the Rosenthal Award for Catalyzing Improved Patient Care & Support and the Modell Award for Catalyzing Mission Advancement at our 2026 Volunteer Leadership Summit. Rubin is an advanced practice nurse and Associate APN Director of the IBD Center at the University of Chicago Medicine, where she specializes in IBD surgery, helped create a J-pouch–specific clinic, and helps shape the Foundation’s patient and professional education programs. Twenty-nine years ago, when two of his three children were diagnosed with IBD, Dr. Reiss turned his family’s experience into action, growing his Take Steps fundraising from $4,300 at his first walk in 1996 to surpassing the $1,000,000 milestone through sustained, relationship-driven volunteer leadership. Because of volunteers like Rubin and Dr. Reiss, we have been responsible for every major breakthrough in IBD.

03/06/2026

Social media ambassador and VLS patient reporter Kimberly Hooks interviews Annette Martinez, our National Board Chair-Elect, live at the Volunteer Leadership Summit in Denver about how 21 years of living with Crohn’s disease and finding community—and her voice—through volunteering with the Foundation fuel her passion for volunteer leadership and her hope for future cures.

03/05/2026

We’re live from at the Volunteer Leadership Summit in Denver! 🎥 Our patient reporter and social media ambassador, Kimberly Hooks, joins our President & CEO, Michael Osso, for a powerful ground conversation about the impact of our volunteers and the bold steps we’re taking to find cures and improve the lives of everyone living with inflammatory bowel disease.

03/04/2026

People with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease face a higher risk of colorectal cancer, but early detection can save lives. This National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, take charge and learn how proactive screening can protect you: https://bit.ly/4l2LBkV

03/03/2026

"For ulcerative colitis, medications like biologics and JAK inhibitors can be life-changing, helping patients achieve and maintain remission and prevent complications, but insurers often want detailed clinical justification before agreeing to pay for them," said Laura Wingate, Chief Education, Support & Advocacy Officer at the Foundation, in an interview with Everyday Health. If you have IBD and are dealing with a prior authorization issue, here's what you need to know. https://bit.ly/40F4f8P

Don't let insurance delays stall your ulcerative colitis remission. Learn how to navigate prior authorization, step therapy, and specialty pharmacy hurdles.