Webcast from the US – Managing Your IBD

Last month, CCFA hosted a live webcast, Managing IBD: Taking Charge of Your Disease. This program was presented and explored how to effectively manage IBD through treatment and lifestyle approaches. In case you missed it, an archive is now available online.

Physician expert Miguel D. Regueiro, MD discusses:

• Treatment options in IBD, including medications and surgery
• Diet and lifestyle changes that may help patients manage symptoms
• The importance of treatment adherence in maintaining remission

Insurance Cover for people with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

If you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis and maintain a healthy way of life, you have every reason to expect that your personal insurance cover can be arranged with minimum fuss.

Have a look at Special Risks Insurance Ltd.’s easy Pre-assessment Form.  They will come back to you within 48 hours with an indication of the insurance options available.

Check the Pre-assessment Service guide for more details.

The Best Sort of Surprise!

We’ve received a huge Christmas present!

Julia Gallagher, chief executive, was delighted to receive a cheque for $8,000 from David Lewis, general manager of ProPharma.

ProPharma is a wholesale pharmaceutical supply company with a passion for health and wellbeing.  Each year David and his team select two charities to receive large donations, rather than give their clients Christmas presents.

The donation will assist in funding our ‘I Can’t Wait’ education and awareness programme in 2012.
ProPharma’s by-line is “Supporting New Zealand Healthcare. Every day, every way.” – and they really do!

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