Events Spring Into Remission!
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program: Spring into Remission!
Please join us for our 3rd annual “Spring into Remission!” Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) symposium for patients and families with IBD being cared for at Lurie Children’s. This in-person event on Saturday, June 1 is FREE and will include presentations from leaders of the IBD team, interactive Q & A sessions, and moderated panel discussions. Space is limited, please register soon!
Who should attend
This event is curated for patients with IBD and for ANY parents of children with IBD (regardless of child’s age).
Child care will not be available at the symposium. Please be respectful and step out of conference center as needed. Thank you for your understanding.
Topics covered will include
- Year in Review for Lurie Children’s IBD program / Research updates
- Biggest updates in IBD for year 2023-2034
- Break-out activities for patients
- Round table discussion and expert Q&A panel
- Hear a patient and family journey
- Raffle prizes and scholarships awards
New! Patient Scholarship Awards
Who is eligible? All current patients with IBD cared for at Lurie Children's.
What can scholarship be used for? Any project, activity, technology or otherwise that might benefit patient's academic success
How much is available? Up to $500 based on availability
*Attendance at Symposium strongly encouraged to receive your award
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit ASAP (deadline 5/17/24)
New! Symposium Program Cover Design Award
We want your help designing this year's symposium program! Winner will have their design added program and win $500.
Please submit any design that you feel represents your experience with IBD and journey toward remission (in highest resolution possible). We have included last year's program cover as an example.
Please submit your designs no later than April 19, 2024 (winner will be selected and notified by April 22, 2024)
Parking
We are happy to cover the cost of parking. Please park in the Huron-Superior A Garage, then stop by our check-in table on the 11th Floor and ask us for a validation ticket.
Coffee, lunch, and free swag will be provided to patients and their families.
COVID-19 protocol
For the safety of our patients, families and employees:
- Those with symptoms of COVID-19 will be unable to attend.
- Masks required for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms in any Lurie Children’s facility.
- Masks optional and welcome for anyone without symptoms in both clinical and non-clinical settings in all Lurie Children’s facilities.
- Anyone can continue to wear a mask, and masks will continue to be provided at all locations.
- COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations are strongly encouraged for external guests.
- Requirements are subject to change based on changes in COVID-19 activity and/or local COVID-19 mandates.
Questions?
Contact us at IBDSymposium@luriechildrens.org or at 312.227.6622
This year's event is being sponsored by Abbott Industries, Inc., AbbVie, Crohn & Colitis Foundation Take Steps, Home Infusion Options, Kate Farms, and Takeda.