December 2022 Edition | WWW.COCCI.ORG
In this issue of The ChronicLy:
  • In Living COCCI Week
  • COCCI Speaks at the National Policy and Advocacy Summit on Biologics
  • Let's Discuss IBD with Med-IQ
  • A Chance to Win A $100 Gift Card
  • Get Ready For Equity in GI 2023
COCCI observes Crohn's & Colitis Awareness week through our #InLivingCOCCI campaign
For so long, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis were thought to be diseases that were unassociated with diverse patient communities. We know that to be false information. Many communities of color are impacted by these inflammatory bowel diseases – from the actual patient, to family members and friends.

As we celebrate #InLivingCOCCI during Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, we invite you to join along in the daily life of some of our communities’ members, engage in conversations with healthcare practitioners, learn about ways to support your friends and family members who might be diagnosed with IBD, and so much more.

Check out our schedule for ways to get involved!
#InLivingCOCCI Toolkit
COCCI Speaks at the National Policy and Advocacy Summit on Biologics
COCCI Ambassador Kita Hardy participated in a panel discussion on disparities in health care at the recent National Policy and Advocacy Summit on Biologics, sponsored by the Biologics Prescribers Collaborative. The Summit featured health care providers, policy experts, and patient advocates, and explored how sound public polices can facilitate the safe use of biologics in patient-centered care.
Let's Discuss IBD with Med-IQ
Over the last two months, we've collaborated with Med-IQ to increase public education about IBD. As we know, we can't start the journey of treatments and an improved quality of life if we're not educated on the symptoms while pushing for a diagnosis.

In our 3-part live series, we spoke with Dr. Sophie Balzora, MD, FACG about IBD from diagnosis to treatment. You can view those discussions below and help to educate others who may need the encouragement and support to seek medical help.
A Chance to Win A $100 Gift Card!
Help build future education on IBD and have a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card!

The goal of this survey is to help us understand your experiences with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including any symptoms you may have, your barriers to diagnosis, and any treatments you have used. The results of this survey will help us create future educational activities for both patients and healthcare providers. As a thank you for your participation, you can enter to win a $100 Visa gift card!
Get Ready For Equity in GI 2023!
As we gear up for next year's event, be on the look out for information on exhibit sales, sponsorship opportunities, registration pricing, call for sessions, and more! Check out our timeline below for when information will be released:

December 2022
  • Exhibit Sales
  • Sponsorship
  • Promotional Opportunities
  • Call for Sessions
  • Call for Papers

January 2023
  • Registration Pricing (Registration will open in February 2023)

Contact us at info@cocci.org if you have any questions!
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