MGH Support Groups
Updated 5/2010
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative ColitisFor patients, family, and friends of patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
What : The group is hosted by MGH and is part of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) and is free and open to all. The purpose of the group is to provide mutual support and share information, usually in a roundtable discussion format. Discussion is usually about nutrition, coping, and ways of managing the disease. Occasionally, for educational purposes, there is a guest speaker.
When : The group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 PM (the group will be on summer hiatus for June, July, and August)
Where : MGH, Yawkey building, room 2-250 *
Contact : Liz Larson, CCFA volunteer at 617-894-2768 after June 1st please contact: Kristin Armstrong at 781-449-0324 x21* Meeting location and dates are also advertised in the CCFA quarterly journal/newsletter.
This group is organized by CCFA with some support from the MGH Crohn’s & Colitis Center.