Inflammatory Bowel Disease Community
The Carlino Family Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center is committed to serving its community. Through a variety of events, including educational programs, community lectures, and support groups, our providers are able to give back to the community and help to spread awareness about IBD.
To learn more about upcoming events please e-mail:
[email protected] or [email protected].
Resources and Educational Information
- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
- Prescription Assistance
- Crohn'sandColitis.com
- Gastroenterology Consultant:
Patient Forms
Please download and complete the forms and bring them with you to your next appointment.
Support Groups
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Support Group
The Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group provides information, support and resources for patients and families with the goal of building a group that allows the...
The Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group provides information, support and resources for patients and families with the goal of building a group that allows the Carlino Family Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center patients and their family members to develop connections with and receive support from other patients and care providers. Our scheduled speakers provide practical and up-to-date information on various aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
The meetings are free and take place quarterly from 6-8 p.m.
For more information, contact Rachael Wentzel, IBD support group facilitator at [email protected].
Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Support Group
The Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Support Group provides adolescent pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients age 12-18 years and their parents with helpful information and the...
The Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Support Group provides adolescent pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients age 12-18 years and their parents with helpful information and the chance to meet others living with IBD.
The meetings take place quarterly at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, rooms P1100/P1100A, and feature a brief presentation on educational topics, followed by discussion for the parents and an activity for the adolescents.
Please call 717-531-1043 for more information..
Newsletters
Download recent issues of the IBD Center’s newsletter:
- Fall/Winter 2023 (PDF)
- Spring/Summer 2023 (PDF)
- Spring/Summer 2021 (PDF)
- Fall/Winter 2020-2021 (PDF)
- Fall/Winter 2019 (PDF)
- Summer/Fall 2018 (PDF)
- Winter/Spring 2017-2018 (PDF)
- Summer/Fall 2017 (PDF)
- Winter 2016/Spring 2017 (PDF)
- Summer/ Fall 2016 (PDF)
- Fall 2015/Spring 2016 (PDF)
- Summer 2015 (PDF)
- Winter 2014 (PDF)
- Fall 2014 (PDF)
- Summer 2014 (PDF)
If you are having trouble accessing the newsletter content or would like it in another format, please contact us at 717-531-3998.