Newly published Foundation research found that over 1/3 of young adults with IBD faced insurance step therapy barriers in the past year, forcing them to wait longer for doctor‑recommended treatments. See what this means for young adults’ health & financial stability ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qCRirh

You may recognize one of our 2026 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress® patient reporters, Victoria Tyler, sharing her perspective live January 22–24. Living with UC, she’s a Foundation Social Media Ambassador & the first Savage X Fenty ambassador with an ostomy. Follow along during Congress for her updates!

Love dining out, but worried about IBD? Hear trusted experts share real-world tips to help you navigate restaurant meals with confidence—featured in our Fall/Winter Impact Report. https://bit.ly/3LaDUeN

Our advocacy volunteers drove real change for the IBD community this year—helping protect IBD research funding and build momentum for step therapy reform so patients can access the treatments they need.​ Join our Advocacy Network in 2026 to help move this work forward: https://bit.ly/3XZ4drl

More than 1,000 kids and teens with IBD were welcomed at Camp Oasis during its 20th anniversary season, building friendships, hope, and confidence. Read more about camp’s impact in our new Fall/Winter Impact Report. https://bit.ly/48NpyKA

A gastroenterologist who becomes an IBD patient sees medicine from both sides of the exam table—suddenly, every symptom, delay, and decision feels personal. In our latest blog, you’ll hear how Dr. Greg Cammell's Crohn’s diagnosis reshaped his life and career. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3YApjwg

The holidays are a time for celebration. They can also be stressful, with many of us experiencing increased anxiety, especially this year. If you are concerned about stress-related flares or need extra support, please reach out to the IBD Help Center. Contact them here: https://bit.ly/4c9QWRs

Fewer ER visits and hospital stays: Practices that are part of our national quality-of-care initiative continue to get real results—IBD emergency visits are down by 51% and hospital stays dropped by 57%. Read more in our new Fall/Winter Impact Report. https://bit.ly/4pFHj4d

The Safe Step Act is back on Capitol Hill! This vital bill would limit harmful insurance step therapy policies—protecting the doctor–patient relationship and ensuring people with IBD can access the treatments their doctors prescribe. Read more in our Fall/Winter Impact Report: https://bit.ly/3Ytdec5

Thank you to our Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week sponsors — AbbVie, Bob’s Red Mill, Gilead, Kate Farms, Lilly, and Takeda — for helping to amplify IBD awareness during Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week. #IBDLooksLike #CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek

Living with IBD shaped every part of John Capodilupo’s life—and now it drives his mission to help others. Our latest blog shares how this Foundation Trustee and entrepreneur co-founded Throne, a company turning bathroom data into insights for people with Crohn’s & colitis. https://bit.ly/4pNZdl8

It's the final day of #CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek! Every donation thru 12/31 will be matched up to $500,000, doubling your impact for research, advocacy, and patient support. https://bit.ly/48BKuE0. Thank you to our sponsors: AbbVie, Bob’s Red Mill, Gilead, Kate Farms, Lilly, Pfizer, & Takeda.

This Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, #IBDLooksLike Advocating to Drive Change: Federal research funding faces a 40% cut, threatening breakthroughs that could prevent IBD before symptoms start. View our Awareness Week landing page to sign a petition: https://bit.ly/48BKuE0

Meet Kara, winner of our Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week T-shirt contest! Diagnosed with Crohn's disease at just 11, Kara’s strength inspires many. Watch her proudly show off her winning design. Donate $50 by 12/7 to get your own and support people like Kara living with IBD! https://bit.ly/4pV6RKB

It’s Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week – share what #IBDLooksLike for you! Every journey adds to the full picture of life with IBD: the exhaustion of a flare, the courage to keep going, the relief of remission, and the strength of community. Share your story here: https://bit.ly/4ph2Ikh

It’s Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, and we’re excited to share the Real Life with IBD Guide, a free resource created with and for the IBD community. https://bit.ly/48BKuE0 Thank you to our Awareness Week sponsors: AbbVie, Genentech, Gilead, Kate Farms, Lilly, Pfizer, Takeda, and Teva.

IBD influencers are breaking stigma by sharing their Crohn’s and UC journeys so others feel seen and less alone. Read our HealthCentral partnership article featuring Foundation ambassadors Natalie, Kimberly, Liam, and other IBD creators: https://bit.ly/441SHyI #CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek

IBD doesn’t look like one thing. For Rob, a social media ambassador for the Foundation, it looks like training, traveling, and competing at the highest level in professional pickleball! 💪🏆 Let’s go there this Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week — together. https://bit.ly/48BKuE0

It’s Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week! Watch President and CEO Michael Osso highlight what #IBDLooksLike in our video—wearing this year’s Awareness Week t-shirt designed by Kara, a Camp Oasis camper. Donate $50 to receive the shirt, and visit our page for resources and more: https://bit.ly/48BKuE0

Today kicks off Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week! What does #IBD really look like? Let's Go There. 💜 Visit our Awareness Week page to find resources, download the free Real Life with IBD Guide, make a donation, or share your story: https://bit.ly/48BKuE0

Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week is around the corner! Whether you have IBD, are newly diagnosed, or want to learn more, join us to show what #IBDLooksLike and remind everyone they’re not alone. Download our free Real Life with IBD Guide with recipes, tips, stories, and more: https://bit.ly/48BKuE0

Foundation-supported research is advancing to clinical trials—bringing new treatments that target inflammation, fibrosis, and the gut’s intestinal wall closer to patients. Learn more in our Fall/Winter Impact Report: https://bit.ly/3M9ZY9v

This Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, we’re showing what #IBDLooksLike and encouraging open conversations about IBD. Ambassadors Kimberly Hooks, Liam Robertson, and Dr. Megan Riehl share tips on discussing Crohn’s and colitis. Read more: https://bit.ly/4889YHw #CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek

Meet Kara, winner of our Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week T-shirt contest! Diagnosed with Crohn's disease at just 11, Kara’s strength inspires many. Watch her proudly show off her winning design. Donate $50 by 12/7 to get your own and support people like Kara living with IBD! https://bit.ly/4na61Zi

IBD doesn’t look like just one thing — it looks like millions of moments, people, and reasons to push for cures. 💜 Hear why Foundation Social Media Ambassador Victoria Tyler calls the Real Life with IBD Guide a must-have. Download the guide today: https://bit.ly/3g2iLiV

Chinese scientists tested a magnetic bacteria pill to detect ulcerative colitis and other GI diseases in mice. Dr. Alan Moss, the Foundation's Chief Scientific Officer, told UPI this approach could one day complement colonoscopies but needs human studies first. https://bit.ly/43FMhFi

A study in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases® found that upadacitinib (an oral version of Rinvoq) helped nearly 50% of people with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s achieve lasting remission and reduce or stop steroid use, helping them manage symptoms and avoid serious side effects. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oy5KQO

Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week is just around the corner— a time to shine a light on the real experiences behind Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Visit our page to explore resources, download the free Real Life with IBD Guide, make a donation, and share your story: https://bit.ly/3g2iLiV

Our new Strategic Plan Progress Tracker is up! We’re committed to transparency with the IBD community. Now it’s even easier to see how we are moving the needle in achieving our strategic plan goals. Read more and track our progress: https://bit.ly/440bMRN

Make your voice heard—urge your Representative to support the Safe Step Act! This vital bill would stop harmful insurance delays and help people with IBD get the treatments their doctors prescribe as soon as they need them. Take 30 seconds today to make your voice heard: https://bit.ly/3JS0lVn

Our Fall/Winter 2025 Impact Report is now live! Discover how your support is helping transform the future for everyone living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Read now: https://bit.ly/3XeXIA2

More options for IBD patients! Starjemza™ (ustekinumab-hmny), a biosimilar to Stelara®, is now available through Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company. Approved for adults with moderate to severe Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Questions? Contact [email protected]. https://bit.ly/4hIQUEi

We’re honored to team up with the @crohnscolitisfdn.bsky.social to spotlight how biosimilars can transform access to essential treatments. Partnerships like this show what is possible when organizations come together with a shared mission!

The Foundation’s APP IBD Education Series is now streaming! 16 expert-led sessions provide essential training in adult/pediatric #IBD — perfect for NPs, PAs, and all clinicians advancing IBD care. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/493m6vV #IBDPro #MedicalEducation

Dr. Alan Moss, the Foundation's Chief Scientific Officer, recently spoke with AARP about common causes of digestive symptoms like nausea and diarrhea. He explains how these symptoms can sometimes point to more serious conditions, like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. https://bit.ly/43Iy4r2

A new oral treatment improved clinical remission and endoscopic outcomes for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis patients who failed multiple prior therapies, two phase III trials showed. Results, while encouraging, warrant further research, said Alan Moss, MD. Read more: bit.ly/4olysnM

Advocacy in action! 60+ Foundation advocates traveled from 23 states to DC, championing IBD policies. Watch our Day on the Hill video—hear their stories and celebrate the Safe Step Act’s introduction in both Senate & House! #IBDDayontheHill youtu.be/T7uZZSSW_fU?si=FqI73jPM6Rw3V1Ql

While Crohn’s is often linked to weight loss, some people experience unintentional weight gain—sometimes due to meds or lifestyle changes. Dr. Alan Moss, our Chief Scientific Officer, was featured in @everydayhealth.bsky.social discussing the factors behind this. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3L80ep3

We’re honored to receive the Healio Disruptors Innovators Award in the Patient Voice category! The patient voice drives everything we do—from research to advocacy. Grateful to Healio, the Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists, and the IBD community for inspiring this work.

New research in Crohn’s & Colitis 360 shows people with IBD using GLP-1 meds—usually for diabetes/obesity—have lower risk of major heart complications. The findings suggest these therapies may offer protective cardiovascular benefits for those with IBD. https://bit.ly/4oBTPkB

Could preventing IBD become a reality? In our new Inflammatory Bowel Diseases® Journal special supplement, researchers explore genetics, early-life environmental risks, and biomarkers pointing toward a future of IBD prevention — not just treatment. https://bit.ly/4nWVMbg

We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting valuable resources for Spanish-speaking IBD patients and caregivers! Explore the Foundation’s Spanish-language website—a dedicated site offering trusted info and support in Spanish. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3XwJgmY

Curious about the Foundation's impact? Check out our new Impact Report to see what we've achieved - and what's next! https://bit.ly/4moWWLX

Camp Oasis campers showed us what #IBDLooksLike. The top three camper designs are in, and only one will become our winner. Voting ends today! https://bit.ly/4gnnGKl This contest is proudly sponsored by Kate Farms,  supporting our mission of improving the lives of people with IBD.

Several major advances in Crohn's disease have marked 2025. Our Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Alan Moss, was recently quoted in MedPage Today, providing expert insight on what these developments mean for patients. https://bit.ly/4882kPd

Our new Strategic Plan Progress Tracker is here — a central hub where you can follow our progress in turning our 2025–2028 goals into action. From advancing research and expanding education to breaking down barriers to care and supporting people affected by IBD. Read more: https://bit.ly/48p9Qpd

Camp Oasis campers designed T‑shirts showing what #IBDlookslike 💜 The top 3 are in—only 1 will be our Awareness Week shirt! Vote by 9/30: bit.ly/4gnnGKl This contest is proudly sponsored by Kate Farms, supporting our mission of improving the lives of people with IBD.

Meet Dr. Iroku, gastroenterologist and member of the Foundation’s National Board of Trustees, who is advancing care for patients with IBD. Dr. Iroku emphasizes that open conversations about symptoms and the disease will help people feel empowered to seek care and support. #LetsGoThere bit.ly/4i1fv6M

Navigating life after Crohn’s or UC surgery? @everydayhealth.bsky.social's latest article by Registered Dietitian Rachel Dyckman, Foundation Professional Member, has you covered—she explains what to eat (and when!) for a smoother recovery at every stage. Read more: bit.ly/41Wtnt2

Camp Oasis campers showed what #IBDLooksLike through their art. Vote for your favorite design to pick the official Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week T-Shirt! Voting ends 9/30. This contest is proudly sponsored by Kate Farms, supporting our mission of improving lives with IBD. bit.ly/4gnnGKl