CCFA to Host Live Events

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is hosting a series of live events entitled, "Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: What Every Patient Needs to Know." These programs are open to "patients, family members, caregivers, and community members." Hosted by physicians, topics covered include symptoms, disease management, new research, side effects (both from medications and from the disease itself), and emotional factors. A Q&A session is also planned.

Here are the locations:

• Denver
  Thursday, October 23, 6:30 pm
• New York City
  Thursday, October 30, 6:00 pm
• San Diego
  Thursday, November 6, 6:00 pm
• St. Louis
  Thursday, November 6, 6:30 pm
• Akron, Ohio
  Tuesday, November 11, 6:30 pm
• Shreveport, Louisiana
  Tuesday, November 18, 6:30 pm
• Greater Los Angeles
  Thursday, November 20, 7:00 pm