Dear Member,
Here we are with updated details regarding our Sixth “JCCSG Education Symposium and Support Event“. That we have scheduled for the first time an inaugural “Ladies Only” education program, for patients, wives, parents and caregivers of people suffering from Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis with reference to current topics within managing it, Fertility, Shidduchim, and many more…
This event will take place Tuesday, פרשת תולדות, November 18, 2014.
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| at the Pointe Plaza Hotel, 2 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn NY 11249 (In Williamsburg). |
Starting at 7:30 Sharp!
- Opening statement:
Rhondell Domilici
Regional Director Metro New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
Regional Director Metro New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
As in previous events, we will have educational presentations. For adults our program includes:
- Take Control: Managing IBD Decisions:
- Current treatments and surgical approaches in IBD
- Risks and benefits of these treatment approaches
- Steps to take when re-evaluating the treatment plan if/after current therapy fails
- How to advocate for optimal IBD care
Dr. Suneeta Krishnareddy, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Columbia University Medicine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Columbia University Medicine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Keynote Speaker:
- IBD and Fertility & Pregnancy:
Dr. Bindai Jaharp, M.D.
Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai Hospital
Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai Hospital
- IBD and Shidduchim, Why hide it???!:
Dr. Simon Lichtiger, M.D.
Professor of Gastroenterology, Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program; Columbia University Medicine Center
Professor of Gastroenterology, Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program; Columbia University Medicine Center
For pediatric our program also includes:
- Pediatric IBD and Developing & Growth:
Dr. Nanci Pittman, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Gastroenterology Mount Sinai Hospital
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Gastroenterology Mount Sinai Hospital
- Followed by a Three Doctor Panel, and a Question and Answers Session, Moderated by Dr. Lichtiger.
Please call or email with your questions in advance as we will only be able to accept some questions at the event.
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For any other comments and suggestions, please feel free to contact us anytime by phone or email.
We look forward to see you there!
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