Webinars
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada offers a number of online educational webinars throughout the year for individuals living with or affected by Crohn's or colitis and their families.
Webinars are led by expert clinicians and researches in the field of inflammatory bowel disease that cover a variety of topics including medication and treatment for IBD, diet and nutrition, symptom management, mental health and coping, complications of IBD and more! Frequently asked questions about these topics are answered by the experts during the live webinar.
These presentations are suitable for individuals living with Crohn's or colitis, caregivers of people with Crohn's or colitis, health care providers or those who wish to gain additional information.
upcoming webinars
Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Older Adulthood
October 16 2019
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET
Join us online to learn about the journey of living with Crohn's disease and colitis in older adulthood. Experts will discuss how aging can impact treatment, symptom management, complications or extra-intestinal manifestations of IBD, access to health care and more. Get your questions answered by the expert in this live presentation!
This event is hosted in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Nurses in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (CANIBD).
Presenters:
Dr. Noelle Rohatinsky is a registered nurse and Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing, at the University of Saskatchewan. Noelle has been volunteering with Crohn's and Colitis Canada for several years. She has led Newly Diagnosed Nights to individuals in her community and nationally via our webinars. In 2018, Noelle received the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Ross McMaster National Unsung Hero Award. Noelle herself was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2009.
In 2016, Dr. Noelle Rohatinsky and Dr. Tracie Risling were awarded a CANIBD grant to explore patient and family experiences in transitioning from pediatric to adult care. Noelle also received a 2018 Canadian Institute of Health Research Seed Grant from the University of Saskatchewan to investigate quality of life in older adults living with inflammatory bowel disease
How to register for the webinar:
Click here to register for this FREE event. This presentation is suitable for individuals living with Crohn's or colitis, caregivers of people with Crohn's or colitis, health care providers or those who wish to gain additional information.
Can't join us on October 16th? Register for the webinar and we will send you a link to the recording.
PAST webinar Listings
Shortly after a live webinar has taken place, the video is uploaded and can be found on our Past Webinars page.