Educational Materials for Patients and Parents

Being diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis) can be a scary thing.  Whether you have been suffering from symptoms or were unaware that anything was wrong, it’s important to educate yourself.  Understanding the disease and what it means for your future will be an important part of how you deal with your diagnosis.

• Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
  The CCFA provides information and support to patients and families. A list of specialists who treat inflammatory bowel disease can be downloaded from this website. This nonprofit agency supports research to determine the causes and find cures for inflammatory bowel disease.
  
  386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor
  New York, NY 10016-8804
  1-800-932-2423
  http://www.ccfa.org

• National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
  The NIDDK is a part of the National Institutes of Health. It provides information about treating inflammatory bowel disease and other digestive conditions.
  
  Office of Communications and Public Liaison
  NIDDK, NIH, Building 31, Room 9A04
  31 Center Drive, MSC 2560
  Bethesda, MD 20892-2560
  http://www.niddk.nih.gov

Other Resources for Parents

• IBD and School
  Learn how to help your child manage IBD while at school.