Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation – Don’t Miss MYIBDLearning and IBDPRO on June 9th in Tampa Bay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20, 2024
Contact: Anthony Campo – 332-733-0184

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Central Florida Chapter Hosts IBD Education Conference On June 8

Local patients and caregivers are invited to register and attend MyIBD Learning: Tampa Bay

Tampa, FL (May 20, 2024) – The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Central Florida Chapter will host MyIBD Learning: Tampa Bay on June 8 at USF Health CAMLS. Through MyIBD Learning, the Foundation’s signature IBD patient and caregiver education program, attendees will participate in a day of education, community building, and connecting with helpful resources for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. MyIBD Learning: Tampa Bay also includes Morning of Community, a special breakfast session of education and networking for Hispanic/Latino IBD patients and caregivers. Attendees will hear from IBD healthcare experts, connect with other patients and caregivers, and build a local support community.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used to describe lifelong conditions that cause chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. The two most common types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which affect 1 in 100 Americans.Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis specifically targets the large intestine. Both conditions can cause debilitating symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss. IBD is a serious condition that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, but with proper management, many people can achieve and maintain remission, allowing them to live full, active lives.

For more information and to register to attend MyIBD Learning: Tampa Bay, please visit crohnscolitisfoundation.org/myibdlearning/tampabay or contact Anthony Campo at 332-733-0184 or acampo@crohnscolitisfoundation.org.