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Essential Information

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Making Life Easier for Post-Secondary Students with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) 

Making Life Easier for Post-Secondary Students with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) 

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Kerri Novak

Gutsy Learning Series Presents: Ask the Expert on Symptoms and Complications in IBD

We're thrilled to invite you to an evening of conversation about navigating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms and complications from someone who truly understands it—both...
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Virtual
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Arthritis in Crohn’s and Colitis

Did you know that arthritis is a common complication for those with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis? Are you aware of the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for managing arthritis...
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ZOOM (Virtual)
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Canada Wide Peer Connect Event

Ready to connect with those who understand the challenges of Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?   Join our upcoming Peer...
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Stories from the Crohn's and Colitis Community

Our constituents living with Crohn's or colitis share stories of courage and determination.

Quick Fact

  • Canada has among the highest incidence rates of Crohn's and colitis in the world.
  • 1 in 140 Canadians lives with Crohn’s or colitis.
  • Families new to Canada are developing these diseases for the first time.
  • Incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995.
  • People are most commonly diagnosed before age 30.