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.
February 26, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST
Together-IBD is an empowerment space for the IBS/IBD Community, focused on black and brown patients-the only one of its kind. Hosted by Renika Wood, this empowerment space provides a safe and protected environment for patients in our community to share their feelings about their diagnosis and how they navigate their daily lives. Topics range from relationships with IBD, parenting with IBD, working
March 2, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm CST
Lincoln University of Missouri
COGI Community Conversations is coming to your campus to change up the game in health education! If we know better, we do better – right? This experience is meeting you in the prime of your life to give you the tools to make decisions on a topic that we should never avoid – our gut health. Join us at Lincoln University of Missouri!
March 5, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST
Grassroot Advocacy for the COGI Culture is COGI's virtual local and state program where patient advocates discuss civics at the state level as well as how COGI priorities impact your community. Attendees will be given tools to make a difference in their local areas and get to know their state representatives to effect change.
March 25, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
Delaware State University
COGI Community Conversations is coming to your campus to change up the game in health education! If we know better, we do better – right? This experience is meeting you in the prime of your life to give you the tools to make decisions on a topic that we should never avoid – our gut health. Join us at Delaware State University!
April 6 - 7, 2026
All Day EDT
AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill – Navy Yard
Advocating for the COGI Culture (AFTCC), COGI’s Federal Advocacy and Hill Day Event, is a program where patient advocates discuss important COGI advocacy priorities, current policies and legislations, and meet with Members of Congress to effect change.
This event is open to COGI Members, Ambassadors, and Partners.
April 16, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
Johnson C. Smith University
COGI Community Conversations is coming to your campus to change up the game in health education! If we know better, we do better – right? This experience is meeting you in the prime of your life to give you the tools to make decisions on a topic that we should never avoid – our gut health. Join us at Johnson C. Smith University!
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