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Oct 2012

Treatment Approaches in IBD: Options to Consider

By: Charlotte Gastro | Categories: GI News

The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, Carolinas Chapter is offering a FREE informational presentation and interactive question-and-answer session that will help sort through the available treatment options for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).

Treatment Approaches in IBD: Options to Consider

Saturday, November 10, 2012
9:30 am to 11:00 am
Auditiorium of the Carolinas College of Health Sciences
1200 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Featuring:

Stokes Houck, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates
Charlotte, NC

Jeffrey Zaidman, MD
Charlotte Gastroenterology and Hepatology, PLLC
Charlotte, NC

Learn more about:

Risks and benefits of medication, surgery, and integrative treatments in IBD
Impact of treatment adherence on disease management and quality of life
Talking with your health care team about your treatment plan

This is a FREE program but registration is required CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Please call 704-264-0587 ext. 1 or email carolinas@ccfa.org with questions or for more information.

This program is supported by an educational grant from:

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Treatment Approaches in IBD: Options to Consider

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