Pediatric IBD Patient and Family Resources
IBD Videos
Achieving and Maintaining Control of Inflammatory Bowel Disease | The Treat to Target Approach
IBD Webinar with Maria Oliva-Hemker
Family Education
The Johns Hopkins Pediatric IBD Center hosts educational days that are both informative and fun for the family. Prior events have been held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and at the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
Family Guide for Caregiving
Your Child with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Family Guide for Caregiving, co-edited by Maria Oliva-Hemker, is available from Johns Hopkins University Press.
Helpful Links
- GIKids.org - resources and easy-to-understand information on the diagnosis and management of pediatric digestive disorders.
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation - a non-profit organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improving the quality of life of those affected by them.
Mobile Apps
- MyIBDCare: Crohn’s and Colitis - lifestyle app for those with Crohn's and colitis
- MyColitis - for health tracking
- MyTransition - provides tools and tracking for transitioning to adult care
- Mango CARE - a personal health record app