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Are You Ready For Ostomy Awareness Day?

Tickets Are Still Available For Born to Be a Star!

Visit Our Booth at ACG 2023

Upcoming Events for COCCI

Learn About Our New Community Programs

Join COCCI's Community

COCCI's #WithAnOstomy Campaign is in full swing for Ostomy Awareness Day! Our Self Care Challenge is still available, we hosted our first and very successful OstoChat Support Group Meeting, and next up we have our event, Misconceptions #WithAnOstomy. Hosted in partnership with United Ostomy Associations of America, this event is a continuation of our 5 Questions Series on Dispelling Myths #WithAnOstomy. Join us on Thursday, October 5th at 7:00 PM to discuss ostomy awareness and break down myths that are perpetuated far too often.

You can also join us on Saturday, October 7th on Instagram Live to discuss The Life of an Ostomate!

Research is critical for all demographics to receive proper care when diagnosed with a chronic illness. For IBD, BIPOC communities are vastly underrepresented in the data and we deserve better. That requires our involvement and support because we can't do it alone.

Buying a ticket or sponsoring our soiree raises funds to expand research and advance science and medicine for equitable patient care in digestive disease spaces. Tickets are still available as well as sponsor levels.

Join us for a night of celebration as we share why your commitment to health equity will create better health outcomes for us all.

Are you attending ACG 2023 in Vancouver? Visit us at Booth 902 and test your knowledge of health disparities in BIPOC communities. We'll have giveaways and share all the new opportunities COCCI has to offer!

Sunday, October 8, 2023

3:00 PM

via Zoom

Join us to discuss "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by New York Times Best Selling Author, Mark Manson.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

5:00 PM

Howard Campus

*Must currently be enrolled as a student to attend.*

This experience gives students the tools to make decisions on a topic that we should never avoid – gut health.

Community Conversations: Bowie State University

Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 5:00PM

The Huddle

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 7:30PM via Zoom

Together IBD with Dominique Battle

Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 6:30PM via Zoom

C.O.R.E. is a safe and supportive space for young adults (ages 18-25) with digestive health issues to come together and share their experiences, learn from each other, and find support.

Whether you have been diagnosed recently or have been living with your condition for many years, you are welcome here.

Raising a child with a digestive disease can be challenging and isolating. POPPin, is a support group where parents and caregivers of pediatric patients with a digestive disease can receive support from others, reduce feelings of loneliness, and connect with others who can relate to you and your family.

We will also have guest speakers from time to time, such as psychologists, social workers, and medical experts, who can share their expertise and answer questions.

Become a COCCI Member

As a patient focused organization, we've been working hard on resources and programs that are beneficial to patients during their journey with IBD. After months of planning, we've officially launched our Patient membership level which offers:

• Care Connection Program
• Access to more Industry and Physician led resources
• COCCI In-Person and Virtual Community Programs
• Access to On-Demand Programming
• Discounts to COCCI Events*
• Eligibility for Equity in GI Travel Scholarships

This membership opportunity is free for patients so join today and expand your education and access as a patient.