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The Science Behind Gali Health’s IBD Footprints Program
On October 1st, 2020 I hosted a Facebook Live round-table discussion for Gali Health with their research team. I was joined by Arielle Radin, the director of Gali’s research efforts and Arie Abo the head of R&D. We talk about the IBD Footprints program and what...
Research Studies & Clinical Trials in IBD Roundtable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T41VMFXPU9Q On July 2nd, 2020 Gali Health hosted a Facebook Live round-table discussion with some amazing brains about research in IBD. I was joined by Amber Tresca, a passionate IBD advocate, Arielle Radin, the director of...
Earning the right to hear your story
You’ve always deserved more. You have always been sharing your lives and your truth. You’ve never sugar coated anything. As someone who has been an advocate for the disability and chronic illness communities, I’ve learned to teach by answering questions. I...
COVID-19 & IBD Around the World: International Perspectives, Episode 2
On April 29th, 2020 Gali Health hosted another Facebook Live round-table discussion with four IBD advocates from around the world: Aisha Islam from Saudi Arabia, Luke Escombe from Australia, Janek Kapper from Estonia, and Malati Siniah from Malaysia. The discussion,...
COVID-19 & IBD Around the World: International Perspectives Ep. 1
On April 9th, 2020 Gali Health hosted a Facebook Live round-table discussion with four IBD advocates from around the world: Nikhil Jayswal from India, Joe Hinksman from Canada, Lucie Laštíková from the Czech Republic and Simon Stones from the UK. The discussion,...
COVID-19 and IBD Q&A with Dr. Neil Nandi
On March 26, 2020 Gali Health hosted a Facebook Live Q&A session with gastroenterologist Dr. Neil Nandi. I asked Dr. Nandi questions submitted by Gali IBD community members and social media followers on the various aspects of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic...
Feelings in the time of COVID19
In so many ways things are the same. I still work from home. I still don't leave very often. I still have doctor appointments that I go to. I still hang out with my pets and husband each night. But things are not the same. I knew this would have an impact on life and...
My colitis diagnosis story
On paper, it looks like receiving my UC diagnosis was relatively quick and easy. Some doctors here, some tests there and then bam. Here’s your new diagnosis and have a nice life. I’d love to say that it was as easy and painless as it looks on paper but it was neither...
Mental Health and IBD Roundtable
Gali Health presents: "Mental Health and IBD," a round-table discussion featuring Sara Asher (@chronicallysarauc), Shawn Bethea (@heyshawnnn_), Mary Horsley (@ItCouldBeWorseBlog, @MaryWithTheGreenHair), Angela Cohen (@ange_lee_me) and Joe Hinksman...
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