Banner Boswell hosts digestive disorder lecture Nov. 11

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America invites patients, families and caregivers living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis to the educational program Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: What Every Patient Needs to Know.

Consisting of a live and interactive presentation by Dr. Frederick Kogan, gastroenterologist at Banner Arizona Medical Clinic, as well as a question-and-answer session, the program will be at Banner Boswell Medical Center, Memorial Hall, at 13180 N. 103^rd Drive, Sun City at 6 p.m. Nov. 11. To register, call 480-246-3676 or e-mail southwest@ccfa.org.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic digestive disorders of the intestines. These illnesses are collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases, or IBD, because many of their symptoms and complications are similar. It is estimated that some 1.4 million Americans suffer from IBD, with approximately 30,000 new cases diagnosed each year.

Topics of discussion will include:

• Overview of inflammatory bowel diseases
• Recognition of symptoms and importance of diagnosis
• Review of current therapies and emerging research
• Management of disease and emotional wellness and resources

This educational program is being provided by an educational grant from Centocor, Inc., with no cost to attendees. For information, contact Beth B. Mulcahy at 480-246-3676, Ext. 301.

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health nonprofits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 81 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends going to mission-critical programs. For information, call the foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org.