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.

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Top 2025 COGI Highlights

2025 marked 5 years that COGI's been an official organization. What was built as a Facebook community turned into a broader mission to get our community diagnosed, to educate patients, caregivers, etc., and spread awareness around digestive diseases. Here are our 2025 highlights!

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Pfizer

IBD Has Many Faces: Working Together to Achieve Health Equity in Gastrointestinal Care

Pfizer is proud to support Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses (COGI). Because of our commitment to gastrointestinal care, we recognize the critical need to address healthcare disparities for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).

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FROM MISDIAGNOSIS TO ANSWERS:
Damon’s Battle with IgG4-Related Disease, a Rare Chronic Illness

When Damon, a Detroit native now living in the Atlanta area, noticed swelling in his toes, he dismissed it. Within a day, the swelling spread, and he knew something was wrong. Trusting his instincts, he saw a doctor — a decision that changed his life.

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COGI

Learn More About The Voices of EOE

The Voices of EOE Network is made up of dedicated ambassadors who inform and inspire others through their personal journeys.

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A Glimpse of the DDNC Public Policy Forum

COGI had the incredible opportunity to represent our community at the DDNC Public Policy Forum, where we engaged in vital discussions surrounding healthcare and policy advocacy.

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VA PDAB Bill Hearing UPDATE

COGI urged the Virginia Governor to veto a recently passed bill creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, HB 1724.

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VA PDAB Bill Hearing

On February 10, 2025, COGI provided comments to the Virginia legislature highlighting our concerns about legislation to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, HB 1724...

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MD PDAB Bill Hearing

On February 4, 2025, Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses sent a letter to the Maryland legislature expressing concerns about legislation being considered by the committees of jurisdiction to expand the work of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board.

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COGI

COGI’s Letter to CMS

COGI Calls on CMS to Protect Decisions Between Doctors and Patients by Covering Medications for Obesity and Ensuring Access to Prescribed Treatments

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