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.

New Advocacy Training Opportunities for the COGI Community

New Advocacy Training Opportunities for the COGI Community

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!

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National Urban League and Takeda Partner on a New Community-Based National Initiative to Advance Health Equity

National Urban League and Takeda Partner on a New Community-Based National Initiative to Advance Health Equity

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Celiac Awareness Month with Beyond Celiac

COCCI has collaborated with Beyond Celiac to bring awareness of Celiac Disease and to educate about health (in)equities in the diagnosis and management of celiac disease for POC.

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Driving Public Policy Change With the Patient Voice

Because of concerns many patient groups have about step therapy requirements being applied inappropriately and harming patients, debate has been underway in many state capitols and on Capitol Hill.

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Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week 2022 with Tyler J Williams, ABGH & COCCI!

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.

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#InLivingCOCCI Week: Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week on ABC7 News

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

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