Ulcerative Colitis Treatment: Whatâs Right for Me Now? Live Online Town Hall Event With UC Experts from Cleveland Clinic Saturday, September 25th | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET | 8 - 11 a.m. PT |
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Are you ready to talk UC?! Join us on Saturday, September 25th, at 11 a.m. EST for a live webinar about what itâs like living with ulcerative colitis. From treatment options and dietary hurdles to mental health challenges and navigating surgery, weâve got you covered with our panel of UC experts joining us in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic. During this three-hour event, HealthCentralâs Executive Editor Julia Savacool and Editor Danielle Gamiz will lead panel discussions with medical experts and patient advocates who know this space inside and out. We'll answer your questions about medications, surgery, lifestyle changes, and more. There will be a live Q&A during this webinar, so be sure to bring your questions! SCHEDULE 11:00 - 11:30 pm ET UNDERSTANDING YOUR TREATMENT OPTIONS Are you getting the most out of treatment? Plus, what to do if your meds stop working. 11:40 - 12:10 pm ET SURGERIES FOR UC Is surgery right for you? Learn about the procedures, how they work, and what life is like post-op. 12:15 - 12:30 pm ET Break 12:30 - 1:00 pm ET MANAGING YOUR DIET WITH UC What to eat in remission, during a flare, and after surgery. 1:05 - 1:30 pm ET LIVING WITH UC Q&A with patient advocates. 1:30 - 2:00 pm ET THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF UC Mental health, behavior, and UC are closely intertwined. Our expert and patient share strategies for taking control of your mental health. |
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Cleveland Clinic Physicians
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| Benjamin Cohen, MD, MAS Gastroenterologist Texas Oncology |
| Amy Lightner, MD Colorectal Surgeon West Cancer Center |
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| Stephen Lupe, Psy.D. GI Psychologist ZS Associates |
| Kelly Reed, RD Registered Dietician |
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This program is sponsored by AbbVie Inc., which has no editorial control. HealthCentral is solely responsible for program content. Content presented during the Town Hall is for informational purposes only and Cleveland Clinic experts are not providing any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. |
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