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.
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.
COGI urged the Virginia Governor to veto a recently passed bill creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, HB 1724.
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...
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.
COGI Calls on CMS to Protect Decisions Between Doctors and Patients by Covering Medications for Obesity and Ensuring Access to Prescribed Treatments
We're excited to announce a new opportunity for the COGI Community to strengthen their advocacy skills and make a real difference for the Digestive Disease community throughout the year!
You Just Have Stomach Issues
When I was about 5 or 6, I would get knocks on the bathroom door asking if I was OK. I would be in there longer than normal.
By Melodie Narain-Blackwell, as told to Michele Jordan
ABGH & COCCI are grateful to welcome Golden Globe-winner, actor Tyler J. Williams of Abbot Elementary, Everybody Hates Chris, and The Walking Dead, to discuss his journey with Crohn's disease, a subset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the midst of Abbott Elementary's overwhelming success.
Washington ABC7 -- It's Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week and studies of the bowel disease say it's on the rise!
Interview with:
Melodie Narain-Blackwell, Color of Crohn's and Chronic Illness
Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week shines a light on the millions of Americans who suffer from the illnesses.
Interview with:
Dr. Sophie Balzora, Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists
Melodie Narain-Blackwell, Color of Crohn's and Chronic Illness
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