Tips for Telehealth Appointments During the Pandemic
Telehealth has become part of our new normal as we practice physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several of the barriers that prevented us from being able to see our doctors for an appoin...
27 Apr 202027min
What It's Like to Have IBD and COVID-19
People living with IBD who have suppressed immune systems because of medication are understandably concerned about their risks surrounding the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. Jamie Horrigan, a medical...
13 Apr 202031min
Tips on Getting An Infusion During the Pandemic
We're living through an usual time and people living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis have many questions about how the pandemic may affect them. IBD experts agree that it's important to con...
1 Apr 202020min
I Just Needed Something to Change
This is the second episode of my series talking to people who live with a permanent ostomy and exploring why they share their stories publicly and what it means to the ostomy community. I connected wi...
24 Mars 202029min
I'm Going to Make the Best of This
Ostomy surgery is a life-saving procedure that can improve quality of life, but that doesn't mean it is always easy to accept. Stephanie Hughes founded The Stolen Colon after having surgery to place a...
17 Mars 202024min
My Life Would Never Be the Same
Finding meaning in an illness journey can be a catalyst for purpose and hope. Dr Selvi Vasudevan endured severe Crohn's disease that resulted in several surgeries and a relentless series of complicati...
25 Feb 202030min
Health Insurance, Accommodations, and IBD at Work
People who live with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis have more to consider when it comes to the workplace. The cost of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) means that a comprehensive insurance plan ...
11 Feb 202028min
Managing IBD Alongside a Career
How does having Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis have an impact on your career? The symptoms of IBD, as well as the cost, can affect the ability to work in the same way as healthy people. Three w...
27 Jan 202022min
