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Dec 12, 2019

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Response to Alberta Non-Medical Switch Policy

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Dec 10, 2019

Dr. Neeraj Narula Receives the 2019 Rising Star Award

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Dec 6, 2019

Alberta Crohn’s and colitis community rallies against non-medical switching

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Nov 16, 2019 - Jan 31, 2020

Holiday Cards Are Here!

This winter season, Crohn's and Colitis Canada is pleased to present our new Holiday Cards. ... Read MoreEn savoir plus

This winter season, Crohn's and Colitis Canada is pleased to present our new Holiday Cards. You can now send holiday greetings to someone you care about while supporting Crohn's and...

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CategoryCatégorie • FundraisingLevée de fonds

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Nov 17, 2019 - Mar 1, 2020

Patient-Doctor Choice Letter Writing Campaign

Patient-doctor choice matters: Let your provincial government know New medications to treat Croh... Read MoreEn savoir plus

Patient-doctor choice matters: Let your provincial government know New medications to treat Crohn’s and colitis are becoming more accessible. However, some provincial governments are...

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CategoryCatégorie • Peer supportSoutien entre pairs

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Dec 17, 2019 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Ottawa-Gatineau Chapter Meeting & Open Discussion

Come on out to meet and connect with others living with or affected by Crohn's disease o... Read MoreEn savoir plus

Come on out to meet and connect with others living with or affected by Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Join us to find out what is coming up in the Ottawa-Gatineau community, from...

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Dymon Storage, Lincoln Fields 2583 Carling Ave
Ottawa

CategoryCatégorie • Chapter meetingRecontres de section

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Stories from the Crohn's and Colitis Community

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.

Emma

Living with all the complexities of Crohn's

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Faisal

From IBD struggles to VIP adventures

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Soeurs jumelles Jami et Jade Poole à l'hôpital

Jami and Jade

Twin sisters taking on Crohn's disease together

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Lauryn Santini and David Warren on their wedding day

Lauryn and David

When volunteers become life partners

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Chris

Bearing the weight of ulcerative colitis

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Eric

Thriving with the new normal of an ostomy

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Although 1 in 140 Canadians lives with inflammatory bowel disease, too few people know or understand this chronic, invisible illness. Help us raise awareness.

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