Updates in Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn's disease

Inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, affects up to 30,000 people on Long Island. The disease is chronic, at times debilitating, and often associated with a decreased quality of life. To learn about the latest advances in treatment, the public is invited to attend Winthrop-University Hospital's free program, "Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease" on Thursday, October 30 at 7 PM. The program will be held at the Mineola Community Center, located at 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola (one block south of Jericho Turnpike, between Mineola Boulevard and Willis Avenue).

Raluca Vrabie, MD, Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Winthrop, will discuss new medications, hot-off-the-press research, and locally available clinical trials. The program will include a question and answer period.

Parking is adjacent to the building. Additional parking is available across the street in a metered lot. Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a seat, please call (516) 663-3916.

The seminar is being offered as part of Winthrop's Inspiring Women community education series, the wellness initiative which is dedicated to the health and well-being of women of all ages. For information about Inspiring Women events or other wellness programs sponsored by the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit http://www.winthrop.org/communityprograms.

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Updates in Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn's disease