Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation - Southern Texas Chapter

09/05/2025

Governor Greg Abbott has officially proclaimed October 4th as Ostomy Awareness Day in Texas thanks to advocacy efforts by Victoria Tyler! ✨
Please watch this short video by Victoria on the update: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNhB1HUvwG1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MWJrbTUzZ3pqazNtcQ%3D%3D

09/05/2025

New Global Guidelines Offer Clarity on IBD and Pregnancy

The first-ever global consensus guidelines for IBD and pregnancy have been published in the Foundation’s Inflammatory Bowel Diseases® journal. https://bit.ly/4fTdb1e

These updated recommendations give women with IBD and their care teams clear, trusted guidance to support a healthy pregnancy and baby. Key highlights include: continuing biologic medications safely during pregnancy and breastfeeding, having preconception counseling for all women, considering IBD pregnancies as higher risk, using low-dose aspirin to help prevent preeclampsia, and making sure infants receive their recommended rotavirus vaccines—even if they were exposed to biologics before birth. This global, patient-focused effort—shaped by 50 experts from around the world—provides reassurance, practical answers, and hope for families navigating pregnancy with IBD.

09/04/2025

Come join the virtual Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Veterans Support Group!

We offer 6 Support Groups on Facebook: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Black / African American Community Group Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Hispanic Community Group Crohn's & Colitis Foundation J-Pouch Support Group Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Support Group for Le***an & Bisexual Women Crohn's & Coli...

09/03/2025

Are you living with IBD and want to learn coping skills? Telehealth psychotherapy groups are available, designed to help reduce stress, anxiety, inflammation, and flare frequency for people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oZr8it GI Psychology American College of Gastroenterology

09/02/2025

Living with IBD doesn't define you, but it can certainly shape your journey. The Houston Hybrid Support Group is here to help you not just cope, but thrive. We're a community of warriors, survivors, and everyday heroes who understand the unique challenges of navigating life with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other forms of IBD.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or a seasoned IBD veteran, there's a place for you here. Our community is diverse, inclusive, and always growing. Together, we're rewriting the narrative of what it means to live with IBD.

For more information and to receive the meeting link, please reach out to us at pbspain@swbell.net

09/01/2025

Last call! Early Bird registration for the 2026 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress® ends tomorrow, September 2! Take advantage of this significant discount before it’s gone! Book now to lock in your lowest available rate.

Join us to connect and collaborate with experts from around the world and across the spectrum of science and clinical care at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, January 22–24. Review our exciting agenda of featured speakers, innovative content, and exclusive networking opportunities you won't find anywhere else: https://bit.ly/41bcJ8k American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

09/01/2025

Upcoming MyIBD Learning Highlighted Patient and Caregiver Education Programs

Empower Their School Year: Set Up an IBD 504 Plan
Set your child up for success by creating a 504 Accommodations Plan for the support they need.
For helpful tips, visit the Foundation’s “Taking IBD to School” page: https://bit.ly/3yImO1w

Beyond the Belly: IBD Symptoms Outside the Gut
Tuesday, September 9
8 – 9 p.m. ET
Explore the many non-digestive complications that can come with Crohn’s and colitis and strategies for communicating, monitoring and treating extraintestinal symptoms. Register here: https://bit.ly/46D24Xw

08/29/2025

Explore how Foundation-funded research is pioneering innovative therapies that slow fibrosis, help more patients stay in remission, and advance pediatric IBD care — highlighted in our summer impact report: https://bit.ly/3JH8FXx

08/28/2025

Come join the virtual Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Support Group for Gay & Bisexual Men!

We offer 6 Support Groups on Facebook: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Black / African American Community Group Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Hispanic Community Group Crohn's & Colitis Foundation J-Pouch Support Group Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Support Group for Le***an & Bisexual Women Crohn's & Coli...

08/26/2025

The Southeast IBD Kidz Teens Support Group is designed to support young patients with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis through engaging and interactive activities. This group offers a fun and supportive environment where children can connect with peers who understand their experiences. Through a combination of educational discussions, interactive games, and creative activities, children can share their stories, learn valuable coping strategies, and enjoy a sense of community. Our goal is to help kids feel connected, empowered, and less isolated in their journey with IBD. Join us to provide your child with an opportunity to make friends, gain confidence, and have fun.
For more details and to get the meeting link, please contact us at SEIBDTeens@gmail.com

08/26/2025

Let's just say UC can be messy. Learn more about a new clinical trial for UC.
See if you qualify: https://bit.ly/4eVzm6r