A huge number of patients who have a chronic illness will turn to the internet to get their information. Unfortunately, most of the information they come across won’t be true.
IBD Advocacy
World IBD Day 2017 – I’m Not Ok, Because You’re Not Ok.
May 19th, 2017 – It’s World IBD Day again, and I’ve taken a lot of time to reflect on what it means to me.
Introducing: Community Forums!
I’m extremely proud to be presenting Community Forums to VeganOstomy! As a long time user of various online forums, I know the value they can bring – if done right. I also know what problems exist on current forums.
Featured on the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Website!
March 6 – 2017. I’ve had the honor of being featured on the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada website to talk about life with an ostomy and my acceptance with having one.
Having Fun in Orlando for AIBD2016 With Fellow Advocates! (w/ video)
Dec 2016 – I was invited to spend a few days in Orlando, Florida to attend both the AIBD conference and the IBD Social Circle Summit with other IBD advocates.
Content Theft: A Growing Problem for Health Advocates (w/ video)
Ok, I need to get something off my chest: Too many health advocates are having their content stolen and it needs to stop now!
IBD Advocates Unite at P2PEP16: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
I had been invited to speak in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA as part of a patient event called P2PEP (Patient 2 Patient Education Project) on Saturday, April 16, 2016. The event was hosted by the University of Michigan IBD Team and was led by Dr. Peter Higgins.