🎃 Happy Halloween from the SSM Health Digestive Care & Endoscopy Team! 👻
Wishing all our patients, colleagues, and community a safe, healthy, and joy-filled Halloween!
May your day be full of treats, no tricks, and just the right amount of pumpkin spice.
Thank you for trusting us with your digestive health — we’re proud to care for you every day of the year.
🌟 When we walk together, we show every patient with Crohn’s and colitis that they never walk alone. Proud to sponsor and take steps with the SSM Health Digestive Care Crohn’s & Colitis Team—because every step brings us closer to hope, healing, and a cure.🌟
🌟 Proud of our incredible IBD team at SSM Health Digestive Care—walking together at Take Steps 2025 to raise awareness, support patients, and move closer to a cure. Every step we take reflects our commitment, compassion, and hope for a brighter future. 🌟
🌍✨ Looking forward to joining the 1st AKU Digestive Day 2025 tonight—virtually from Oklahoma—at nearly midnight local time!
🎤 I’ll be speaking on "Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Treat to Target—Practical Approaches in IBD Management" as part of this exciting international event organized by Aga Khan University, Pakistan.
📌 Honored to be part of a global dialogue on precision care in digestive health—bridging knowledge to practice across borders.
#IBD #TreatToTarget #GlobalHealth #Gastroenterology #AKUDigestiveDay #PrecisionMedicine #IBDGlobal
#Pakistan #OklahomaToKarachi #MidnightRounds
🎥 LIVE this Saturday!
Join us for an engaging session: "Demystifying Biosimilars & Biologics in IBD" – where expert voices meet real patient stories.
📅 July 19th, 2025
🕗 8 am PST | 11 am EST | 4 pm BST | 8:30 pm IST
📍 Streaming LIVE at https://t.co/XeO3IRJVBn
🇵🇰 Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) – 8:00 PM on Saturday, July 19
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Standard Time (BST) – 9:00 PM on Saturday, July 19
🇮🇳 Indian Standard Time (IST) – 8:30 PM on Saturday, July 19
🎙️ Featuring:
🔹 Dr. Tauseef Ali (USA)
🔹 Dr. Harshad Joshi (India)
🔹 Aisha Memon (USA, Patient Advocate)
🔹 Tanya Manohar (India, Patient Advocate)
💬 Understand the science, clear the myths, and hear firsthand experiences on navigating IBD treatments.
🧬 Hosted by SAIA's IBD Desis
🤝 Sponsored by: Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie, Pfizer, Merck, Genentech, Sandoz
📢 Let’s bridge knowledge and empower IBD care—together!
#IBD #Biosimilars #Biologics #PatientVoices #SAIA #IBDDesis #GlobalIBD #Crohns #UlcerativeColitis
🎙️ Honored to present at the Annual APPNA Meeting in Dallas – July 12, 2025!
I had the opportunity to speak on “Inflammatory Bowel Disease for Primary Care Providers”—highlighting early diagnosis, multidisciplinary collaboration, and common pitfalls in outpatient management.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Don’t mistake IBS for IBD—especially in pediatric or geriatric patients.
Watch for steroid overuse and adherence issues.
PCPs are critical partners in vaccination, mental health, and cancer prevention.
IBD care works best when GI, PCPs, dietitians, psychologists, and surgeons team up.
🎨 Art Meets Advocacy!
We’re proud to share a powerful compilation of artwork submitted for our 2025 Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Art Competition, held during the annual Crohn’s and Colitis Patient Education Day.
This inspiring initiative is a joint effort by SSM Health Digestive Care Crohn’s and Colitis Center @SSMIBDCare OU Children’s Hospital IBD Program @OUHealth, and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation @CrohnsColitisFn – celebrating the creativity, courage, and voices of those impacted by IBD.
Watch the video to see the incredible submissions and meet the winners!
Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting this meaningful event.
#CrohnsAndColitis #IBDAwareness #ArtForAdvocacy #PatientVoices @SSMHealth@SSMHealthSaints@AmCollegeGastro@gastrogirl@AmerGastroAssn @saia_ibd @CrohnsColitisUK@getgutsycanada@CrohnsEffect@IBDProNews
SSM Health internist Dr. Rabeeya Nusrat and gastroenterologist Dr. Tauseef Ali, joined Dr. Salman Nusrat and Dr. Fahad Khan to author a powerful opinion piece on the topic of #coloncancerawareness & the critical need for early detection & education:
https://t.co/L4oRHHo7Z3
Family History & Your IBD Risk
(What You Need to Know)
1. Family Link
[👨👩👦👦] Up to 1 in 5 people with IBD have a family member with the disease.
First-degree relatives (parents, siblings, children) are at higher risk.
2. Who’s More at Risk?
[🌍] More common in White and Ashkenazi Jewish populations.
[🧬] Risk is higher for Crohn’s disease than Ulcerative Colitis.
3. Special Patterns
[👩👧] Crohn’s may pass from mother to daughter more often.
No strong pattern seen in fathers or sons.
4. Risk in Children
[👼] If both parents have IBD, the risk for the child is up to 30%.
If only one parent has IBD, risk is much lower.
5. Good News
[💓] Family-related IBD doesn’t usually mean more severe symptoms.
Having a relative with IBD doesn't mean you’ll get it.
😊 Happy International Happiness Day! 😊
At SSM Health Digestive Care and the Crohn's & Colitis Center, we believe good health is the key to true happiness. Wishing you a day filled with happiness, joy and wellness! 💙
#InternationalHappinessDay @SS@SSMHealth #GutHealth @SS@SSMHealthSaints@SSMIBDCare
☀️Support the 2nd Annual 2025 IBD Day!
Join us in raising awareness and educating the community about Crohn’s and colitis. With 200+ attendees, expert speakers, and a kids’ artwork competition with cash prizes, this event is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact.
How You Can Help:
✅ Sponsor or donate to support patient education.
✅ Attend and engage with top experts and the IBD community.
💕Together, we can make a difference💕
#IBDDay2025 #Crohns #Colitis #IBDAwareness #SupportIBD
@SSMHealthSaints@SSMIBDCare@GivetoSaints
https://t.co/qsKon9HI4D
📢 Save the Date! 2nd Annual #IBDDay2025 📢
Join us for the 2nd Annual IBD Patient Education Day on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 AM – 1 PM!
Co-hosted by SSM Health Digestive Care Crohn’s & Colitis Center, Children’s Hospital OU Health IBD Center, and Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Oklahoma Chapter, this event will feature:
✅ Expert Speakers & Panel Discussions – Latest updates on IBD, surgery, diet, mental health, skin & joint issues, and more!
✅ Live Q&A & Quizzes – Test your knowledge and learn from the experts.
✅ Kids' Artwork Competition – Raising awareness through creativity!
✅ Community Support & Networking – Connect with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
📍 Mark your calendars and join us in spreading awareness! Sponsorship opportunities available.
Stay tuned for more details! #Crohns #Colitis #IBDAwareness #IBDWarriors #Oklahoma
@SSMIBDCare@GivetoSaints @southasianIBD @CCfdnOklahoma
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
Today, we celebrate not just love, but the dedication, compassion, and care that make a difference every day. Whether you're supporting patients, colleagues, or loved ones, your kindness matters.
Wishing you a day filled with appreciation and joy! #HappyValentinesDay #YouveGotGuts #HealthcareHeart
🎄✨ Happy Holidays from SSM Health Digestive Care! ✨🎄
This holiday season, we’re filled with gratitude for our amazing patients, dedicated team, and the opportunity to make a difference in digestive health. We celebrated the year’s achievements and the joy of the season with a festive holiday party—and we’re excited to share some moments with you!
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a healthy, happy new year!
With warmest regards,
SSM Health Digestive Care Team
#HappyHolidays #SSMHealth #DigestiveCare #TeamCelebration
@SSMHealthSaints@SSMHealthSaints @southasianIBD
🎄 Happy Holidays from SSM Health Digestive Care! 🎉
Grateful for our amazing team, patients, and a year of progress. Sharing some holiday cheer from our party to yours! 🥂
#happyholidays2024#DigestiveCare
🌟 Oklahoma’s Premier Crohn’s & Colitis Center 🌟
At SSM Health Digestive Care, we’re proud to house Oklahoma’s first comprehensive Crohn’s and Colitis Center of Excellence, transforming care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
With a dedicated team of specialists, cutting-edge treatments, and compassionate care, we’re here to help you take control of your health and live life to the fullest.
Watch this video to see how we’re making a difference in the lives of our patients:
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📍 Located at SSM Health Digestive Care
📞 405-772-4338
Empowering lives. Advancing care. Right here in Oklahoma.
#IBDCare #CrohnsAndColitis #DigestiveHealth #SSMHealth
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