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Foundations and Associations
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There are several foundations and associations that provide information to patients and their families about digestive diseases. These are reliable sources that provide specific information on Crohn's disease:
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is dedicated to patient education, advocacy and research into inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
CCFA has chapters in most states. The chapters hold educational meetings and support groups for people with IBD, their families and caregivers. The national headquarters can provide contact names and phone numbers for local chapters.
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Inc.
386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10016-8804
Telephone: (800) 932-2423
E-mail: info@ccfa.org
Home Page: http://www.ccfa.org
UC and Crohn's
This is a fun, fresh website that provides emotional support for teens. Topics range from bathroom emergencies to dealing with doctors and hospitals. Lots of video provides the feeling of a support group online. This website is sponsored by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America and Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation.
UC and Crohn's
Home Page: http://www.ucandcrohns.org
Email: info@ucandcrohns.org
Kids IBD: Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Adolescents and Children
Supported by the Children's Digestive Health & Nutrition Foundation, this website offers parents information about the unique needs of young people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Home Page: http://www.kidsibd.org
Children's Digestive Health & Nutrition Foundation
1501 Bethlehem Pike
P. O. Box 6
Flourtown, PA 19031
Telephone: (215) 233-0808
Email: cdhn@cdhnf.org
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research on serious diseases affecting public health and provides educational information for people with these diseases, their families and caregivers. The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight health agencies of the Public Health Service, which is under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
NIDDK, NIH
Office of Communications & Public Liaison
Building 31, Room 9A06
31 Center Drive, MSC 2560
Bethesda, MD 20892-2560
Phone: 301.496.3583
Home Page: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
The American College of Gastroenterology
The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is dedicated to providing accurate health information to people with digestive diseases and to the public. A major goal is to promote patient education on gastrointestinal conditions and digestive health. The information is organized by disease state and was developed by ACG physician experts.
The American College of Gastroenterology
P.O. Box 342260
Bethesda, MD 20827-2260
Telephone: (301) 263-9000
Home Page: http://www.acg.gi.org
References
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Inc. Home page. http://www.ccfa.org
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Home page. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
The American College of Gastroenterology. Home page. http://www.acg.gi.org
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