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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.
As we continue updating our space, our hearts remain the same. We are so thankful for our wonderful patients, your patience during construction, and the opportunity to care for you and your family. While things may look a little messy for a while, we’re still here offering the same compassionate care you’ve come to know and trust, from primary care and wellness visits to weight loss, hormone therapy, sports physicals, and so much more. Thank you for growing with us. We can’t wait to welcome you into our refreshed space soon!
This summer, we’re so thankful to have Lucy and Mela helping at our front desk! From welcoming you with a smile to answering phones, scheduling appointments, and keeping everything running smoothly, they’ve jumped right in and have been such a blessing to our office. Their kindness, positive attitudes, and willingness to help have made a difference for both our team and our patients. If you see them during your next visit, we’d love for you to say hello and help us give them a warm Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids welcome!
Sports season will be here before we know it, and appointment times fill up quickly! If your child is due for an annual Well Child Exam, we may be able to complete the sports physical during that visit. If it cannot be combined with the annual well visit, sports physicals are available for $45, are not billed through insurance, and payment is due at the time of service (immunization are not included with sports physicals). ✅ Be sure to bring your school form to the appointment! Call our office today to schedule your appointment, we’re here to help your athlete start the season healthy and ready to play!
Summer has a way of reminding us to slow down and enjoy the little things. But if you’ve been feeling more tired than energized, struggling with mood changes, low motivation, decreased strength, or just not feeling like yourself, it may be more than the summer heat. We’re seeing more and more men and women trust our team with their Hormone Replacement Therapy and Testosterone Replacement Therapy, and we’re honored to help them feel like themselves again. Many of our patients tell us they have more energy, improved focus, better sleep, and a renewed sense of well-being. This July, don’t settle for simply getting through the week, feel your best while enjoying every moment of summer. -Enjoy a freezer pop. -Soak up some sunshine. -And if you’ve been wondering whether hormones could be affecting how you feel, give us a call. We’re here to answer your questions and help you decide if treatment […]
