Ulcerative Colitis

A virtual summer camp program for children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis! The 2020 sessions will be virtual from June 4 to August 23, 2020 for campers (grades 3-11), Leaders in Training (grade 12), and volunteers (age 19+). Virtual registration is LIVE! We are accepting NEW applications! Campers...

A Fun Place for Learning, Playing, and Healing Dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as a child is challenging. That is why the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation proudly established Camp Oasis exclusively for children with IBD over a decade ago. This co-ed residential summer camp program enriches the lives of children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by...

A Novel Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome is a “functional” gastrointestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain coupled with diarrhea, constipation, or both. “Functional” refers to the fact that abdominal pain cannot be explained by any detectable abnormality.  However, the pain is very real....

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Insider is an educational symposium designed for IBD patients and caregivers. Join us for our first-ever live virtual patient and caregiver scientific symposium—at no cost! January 25, 2020, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST This exclusive event provides live updates from the 2020 Crohn's & Colitis Congress®, the premier conference...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children occurs as a result of genetic and environmental factors. IBD is a condition that causes chronic inflammation of the intestines. For reasons that are not yet clearly understood, the child’s immune system becomes abnormally active against his or her own intestines.  The...