Our mission is to improve the quality of life for BIPOC who are affected by IBD, Digestive Disorders and associated Chronic Illnesses; through Community, Research, Education, and Advocacy.

Transforming Health Into Confidence & Knowledge
T.H.I.C.K.

T.H.I.C.K. is a year-round initiative to break weight stigma, increase health literacy, and create real access to evidence-based obesity care. It empowers patients and caregivers — especially in Black and Brown communities — with tools, mentorship, and representation to pursue confident, informed health journeys.

Program Pillars

  • Transform Understanding – Shift narratives from shame to science by explaining weight as a complex, multifactorial condition.
  • Build Confidence – Equip individuals with knowledge to advocate for themselves in healthcare settings and life choices.
  • Increase Access – Help navigate insurance, medication, surgery, and resources to remove systemic barriers.
  • Foster Representation – Highlight real patient journeys to normalize diverse body types and treatment paths.
  • Impact Systems – Train providers and employers to recognize and address weight bias and expand coverage.

An Introduction to THICK

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