Presented by The Stephanie A Wynn Foundation Inc

Navigating IBD: A Step-by-Step Blueprint for Patients and Caregivers

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About This Event

Being diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be life-altering for both patients and the caregivers who support them. That’s why Navigating IBD: A Step-by-Step Blueprint for Patients and Caregivers is dedicated to providing practical tools and strategies to help individuals confidently manage IBD and advocate for quality care.

This is the final session in the Navigating IBD Lunch & Learn Series, a four-part educational initiative hosted by The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation. Each session has focused on key areas of the IBD journey:

  1. Coping with IBD – Mental health and emotional wellness

  2. Understanding IBD & Colorectal Cancer – Prevention and early detection

  3. Diet & IBD – Nutrition, anti-inflammatory foods, and gut health

  4. IBD Patient Advocacy – Empowerment for patients and caregivers

In this closing session, participants will receive a comprehensive advocacy blueprint designed to strengthen their voice, enhance their care, and navigate daily life with IBD more effectively.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to communicate effectively with healthcare providers

  • Navigating insurance, treatment plans, and second opinions

  • Developing a personalized IBD care plan

  • Advocacy strategies for school, work, and daily life

  • Support resources for caregivers and loved ones

Who Should Attend:

  • Individuals living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis

  • Parents, spouses, and caregivers of IBD patients

  • Community health advocates and patient support coordinators

  • Anyone committed to becoming an informed IBD advocate

Led by IBD experts, patient advocates, and healthcare professionals, this session offers a supportive environment to learn, ask questions, and connect with others. You’ll leave empowered with the knowledge and resources to take charge of your IBD journey from the inside out

🎟️ Free lunch will be provided

About This Event

Being diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be life-altering for both patients and the caregivers who support them. That’s why Navigating IBD: A Step-by-Step Blueprint for Patients and Caregivers is dedicated to providing practical tools and strategies to help individuals confidently manage IBD and advocate for quality care.

This is the final session in the Navigating IBD Lunch & Learn Series, a four-part educational initiative hosted by The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation. Each session has focused on key areas of the IBD journey:

  1. Coping with IBD – Mental health and emotional wellness

  2. Understanding IBD & Colorectal Cancer – Prevention and early detection

  3. Diet & IBD – Nutrition, anti-inflammatory foods, and gut health

  4. IBD Patient Advocacy – Empowerment for patients and caregivers

In this closing session, participants will receive a comprehensive advocacy blueprint designed to strengthen their voice, enhance their care, and navigate daily life with IBD more effectively.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to communicate effectively with healthcare providers

  • Navigating insurance, treatment plans, and second opinions

  • Developing a personalized IBD care plan

  • Advocacy strategies for school, work, and daily life

  • Support resources for caregivers and loved ones

Who Should Attend:

  • Individuals living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis

  • Parents, spouses, and caregivers of IBD patients

  • Community health advocates and patient support coordinators

  • Anyone committed to becoming an informed IBD advocate

Led by IBD experts, patient advocates, and healthcare professionals, this session offers a supportive environment to learn, ask questions, and connect with others. You’ll leave empowered with the knowledge and resources to take charge of your IBD journey from the inside out

🎟️ Free lunch will be provided

Getting There

St Petersburg, Florida 33705
United States