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.
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!
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).
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.
National Urban League and Takeda Partner on a New Community-Based National Initiative to Advance Health Equity
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.
In honor of National Women Physicians Day, we're highlighting a group of amazing physicians in gastroenterology, surgery, and internal medicine who are also big supporters of COCCI. Learn more about who they are and why they chose their fields.
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