IBD Family Day 2026
Date: March 7, 2026
Location: Education Office Building 1st floor, Room 1900
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
IBD Family Day is an annual event hosted by medical professionals within the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic to support families and pediatric patients who are affected by this gastrointestinal condition . This event brings together patients, families, and the IBD care team for education, connection, and support. Sessions are designed to help families better understand inflammatory bowel disease, manage day-to-day challenges, and build confidence in navigating care.
Agenda
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Sign-in / Registration
8:30 – 8:35 a.m.
Welcome to IBD Family Day
Staff introductions and goals for the day
Session 1: Understanding IBD & Treatment Today (8:35 – 9:05 a.m.)
Crohn’s vs. Ulcerative Colitis (UC) 101
Why treatment plans change and what happens when they do
Session 2: Monitoring Disease & Preventing Flares (9:05 – 9:35 a.m.)
Monitoring IBD: symptoms, labs, and scopes
Working with the IBD care team
Session 3: Food & IBD — What Helps, What Hurts, and What Really Matters (9:35 – 10:15 a.m.)
Eating with IBD: practical nutrition for flares and remission
Fueling remission: the role of supplements in IBD
Session 4: Living with IBD (10:15 – 10:45 a.m.)
Anxiety, stress, and coping
School accommodations
Transition planning
10:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Expert speaker panel — Open Q&A
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Break and booth visits
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Concurrent sessions
- Parents/Caregivers: Navigating uncertainty and decision-making; insurance, authorizations, and access to care; supporting independence as children get older
- Patients (Camp Counselors): Peer discussion, sharing stories, and bonding activities
Past Resources
Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
IBD and Psychosocial Considerations