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Posted 12/3/2011 8:23 PM (GMT 0)

In conjunction with Crohn's & Colitis awareness week, I've read that FOX news is having a segment on IBD tonight at 6:40pm EST. 

I don't know if it is the same segment that they already have on their website, or if this will be something new.  The following video clip appeared this morning at 8:40am:

http://video.foxnews.com/v/1306741643001/senate-supports-crohns-and-colitis-awareness/

I've watched it (a little over 8 minutes long) and found it to be a very good overview of IBD.  The FOX host of this segment identifies himself as having Crohn's for 20 years.

FOX also has direct links to IBD-related news:

http://www.foxnews.com/topics/health/diseases/crohns-disease.htm

http://www.foxnews.com/topics/health/diseases/colitis.htm

Posted 12/4/2011 12:00 AM (GMT 0)
This was on tonight, and it was a little different than the video I linked to above. Did anyone else catch it? I though it was very well done. If they post the video to this 2nd interview, I will link to it also.

They interviewed the same CCFA NY Chapter leader, but a different doctor in the evening segment. They talked about the two IBD conditions, how there is no cure, and how long it can take for some people to get properly diagnosed...on average of 1-3 years, I believe they said.

Anyway, the FOX host I mentioned above is Rick Folbaum:
http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/personalities/rick-folbaum/bio/#s=e-g
Posted 12/4/2011 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
Love it. Thanks so much for sharing that. What a boost of hope.
Posted 12/5/2011 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
The video I linked in the OP was an earlier clip, either from Sat morning or Friday evening. I've found the clip that ran on Saturday evening.

http://video.foxnews.com/v/1308598655001/senate-makes-way-for-crohns-and-colitis-awareness-week/?playlist_id=87937&intcmp=obinsite

This 2nd clip is better than the first one, IMO.
Posted 12/6/2011 12:02 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for sharing!!
Posted 12/6/2011 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for sharing! So nice to see more awareness out there.
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