Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses, Inc. (COGI - Co-Gee)

Ok COGI fam, we’re bringing back The Cookout with a revamped feel. Tell a friend to tell a friend so all of you can attend Equity In GI together! 🌟 As one of our opportunities to let your hair down and network, The Cookout offers great food options and gives a family reunion feel that feeds the soul. This year, we have so much more in store with an Opening Reception that’ll take you back to the ‘99 and the 2000’s and a close out that brings us back to why COGI hosts Equity in GI. Register to secure your spot: equityingi.org

Community Conversations is back this fall, and we're bringing important discussions on health equity directly to HBCU campuses! Check out our upcoming dates and locations below. We can't wait to engage with students, faculty, and staff to further the conversation on GI health and health disparities in underserved communities. Here’s where we’ll be next: Talladega College: September 23 at 5 PM EST Delaware State University: September 26 at 6 PM EST Tuskegee University: October 1 at 5 PM EST Lincoln University of Missouri: October 22 at 5 PM EST Join us and be part of the movement! More details at colorofgi.org/hbcutour

Community Conversations is BACK! 🎉 Get the first look at our Fall Semester dates for our live events. Rep your college in the comments and if you know a student at these schools, tell them to sign up! Link: https://lnkd.in/eXn9GyAz

🚨 Join us tonight for a crucial OstoChat group discussion on advocating for accommodations when your employer isn’t responsive! 🚨 Hosted by LaTesha Harrison-Thompson 📅 Date: September 9, 2024 ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEuTEd_n We’ll dive into universal accommodations and explore regulations across all 50 states. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with others facing similar challenges. Register now to secure your spot and get the Zoom link! 💬👥

🌟 **Tune In for an Important IG Live!** 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that two of our Amazing Ambassadors will be hosting a very special IG Live event tomorrow! Join us as we dive into a topic that isn't often discussed but is so crucial for our community: **Recovery and IBD**. 🗓 **Date:** August 28, 2024 ⏰ **Time:** 7:30PM EST 📍 **Where:** https://lnkd.in/e9CYMEtV Whether you or someone you know is navigating life with IBD, this conversation will be filled with valuable insights, personal stories, and advice from real patients. Let’s break the silence and support each other on this journey. Don’t miss it! Share this post and spread the word. Together, we’re making a difference. #IGLive #IBDRecovery #CommunitySupport #SpreadAwareness #IBDWarriors #SubstanceUse

You heard right! #EquityInGI24 is everything a medical conference should be for patients. If you haven't registered yet, there's still time! Visit https://lnkd.in/eE9KmVd3 to register. We'll see you there!

What was your experience like attending your first Equity In GI event, and what advice would you give to someone attending for the first time? Share your thoughts and your role or specialty!

Last week #COGI attended Pfizer’s inaugural Global IBD Community Summit held in Warsaw, Poland. The theme: Uninhibited. The discussions? Health equity, patient centered care, and better outcomes ultimately improving the lives of IBD patients. This included multiple stakeholders from patients and patient advocacy orgs, to HCP’s, and more. We even tackled the conversation of mental health and its effect on patients living with a chronic illness (Thank you Rwenshaun Miller of Eustress Inc.) Health equity certainly looks different in many places, but one thing’s for sure, this summit solidified the need for representation globally. And our commitment to community, access, and advocacy remains, and will continue to grow. We are so grateful, not only for the support, but for the amplified voice and invaluable partnerships. To learn more about COGI’s work, visit colorofgi.org.

Let the countdown begin! We're approaching #EquityInGI24 and can’t wait to see all of your faces! But in the meantime, we want to share that our early bird deadline has been EXTENDED to June 26th. That’s right, you now have 5 more days to register before the prices increase. Secure your spot and take advantage of our discounts. Equity in GI takes place from July 25th to July 27th. Get your tickets at equityingi.org.