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As we welcome a new month, we also bring attention to Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week (December 1–7) a time dedicated to shining a light on the millions of people living with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
What Are Crohn’s & Colitis?
• Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are chronic inflammatory conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract.
• They can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, unintended weight loss, diarrhea, and inflammation that can impact daily life.
• These conditions often come in cycles, periods of flare-ups and periods of remission.
Why This Week Matters
Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week helps:
• Educate communities about the challenges individuals face.
• Encourage earlier diagnosis, which can greatly improve long-term health.
• Support research, which has led to new treatments, better symptom management, and improved quality of life for patients.
• Show solidarity with patients who often manage invisible symptoms every single day.
To all who live with Crohn’s, Colitis, or other chronic conditions, you show incredible strength navigating unpredictable days, strict treatment plans, and the emotional toll that can come with chronic illness.
As December begins, let’s spread awareness, compassion, and hope, one story, one patient, one step forward at a time.
Primary Care • Weight Management • Hormone Health • Testosterone • Sexual Health • Wellness From primary care to wellness and everything in between, we’re here to help you feel your best. Ready to make an appointment? Give us a call! We’re here to help.
We believe healthcare should be about more than simply adding years to life. It should be about helping you stay active, independent, healthy, and enjoying the life you love. Over 50 years of family medicine. A new focus on quality of life. A healthier future together.
We’re doing a little office clean-out and have some Styrofoam coolers available for anyone who could use them! And BONUS, we also have Miracle-Gro Pour & Feed ice packs that can be used to help feed your plants. Everything is FREE! Stop by the office and pick some up. You take it… we get a little more space. It’s a win-win!
There’s a lot happening behind the scenes at Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids… •A fresh new look •New faces on our team •New services & wellness options •And the same commitment to caring for our patients We’re growing, improving and making our office an even better place to care for you. Same roots. New growth.
