Episode 4 is all about IBD, Crohns, and Colitis patients and their hospital experiences. We discuss what a patient goes through leading up to a hospital experience, while in the hospital, and what hospitals can do to make the experience better for patients. Episode Four Panelist = Sara Ringer, Michael A. Weiss, Christina Matthies, Sarah […]
Archive | June, 2013
The Hardest Decision of My Life
When I found out I was becoming a Father for the first time, I spent almost the entire nine months thinking about what life was going to be like for myself and my son-to-be. I spent hours dreaming about feeding him, changing him, watching him take his first steps, and what life would be like […]
Get Your Guts In Gear 2013
This weekend was unlike any other weekend I’ve ever had before. It was a weekend filled with inspiration, hope, and memories that I will never forget. I took part in the IBD event, Get Your Guts In Gear (GYGIG) which took place in upstate New York. I arrived Friday, June 7th knowing a few people. […]
Episode 3 – Crohnology.com
On Episode 3 we start off introducing Sean Ahrens and the Virtual Patient Social Network he founded Crohnology.com for IBD patients. Sean talks about where the idea came from, what Crohnology offers for IBD, Crohn’s, and Colitis patients, pus he gives us a first look at the upcoming iOS app. We also discuss Alternative and […]
Episode 2 – The Perfect Patient
In episode two we discuss if it’s important to be the perfect patient.. Is IBD, Crohn’s, and Colitis a household name.. Will there ever be a cure for IBD.. And is diet the miracle cure? Make sure to watch until the end to hear our Tips and Tricks! Episode Two Panelist = Sara Ringer, Michael […]
Episode 1 – Healthcare, Pain Management, and Finances
In this episode we discuss what it’s like being an IBD advocate for Crohns and Colitis, How our healthcare system is failing IBD patients, Pain Management for IBD patients, the financial burdens for IBD patients, and so much more! Episode One Panelist = Sara Ringer, Michael A. Weiss, Christina Matthies, Sara Choueiry, and Frank Garufi […]