FREE PATIENT EDUCATION SEMINAR FOR IBD PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES


WHO
Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and their caregivers are
invited to attend a free patient education seminar featuring national
and local inflammatory bowel disease experts

"Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 2008" will provide
information about the latest advances in the understanding and
treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Free bone-density scans will
be performed on-site for interested IBD patients.

WHEN
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
(doors open at 5:00 p.m. for registration)

Marriott Westchester
670 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
FREE PARKING


Wednesday, June 11, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
(doors open at 5:00 p.m. for registration)

Hampton Inn & Suites Staten Island
1120 South Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
FREE PARKING


REGISTRATION: Attendees are asked to register in advance by calling
toll free 1-866-442-3243 or e-mailing to register@....

WHY
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, affect an estimated one million Americans.
These chronic and debilitating digestive disorders have no known cure
or cause. Recent advances in the understanding and treatment of IBD
can help patients manage their IBD more effectively. Yet, a recent
study of IBD patients showed that 62% of those with ulcerative colitis
and 78% of those with Crohn's disease felt ill-informed about their
disease. These statistics are especially important because IBD is a
life-long disease. In addition, IBD patients are at an increased risk
of developing osteoporosis from lack of nutrition and exposure to
steroids, as well as an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer.

"Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 2008" is sponsored by the
Foundation for Clinical Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease through
an unrestricted educational grant from UCB Group. For more information
about the Foundation, please visit www.MyIBD.org.