To learn more about the Crohn’s disease, Passeportsanté.net offers a selection of associations and government sites dealing with the subject of Crohn’s disease. You will be able to find there Additional Information and contact communities or support groups allowing you to learn more about the disease.

Canada

Canadian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Foundation

This non-profit organization aims to support medical research, but also to inform the general public and patients about these diseases. See in particular their brochures on medications, diet and surgical procedures.

www.ccfc.ca

Quebec government’s Health Guide

To learn more about drugs: how to take them, what are the contraindications and possible interactions, etc.

www.guidesante.gouv.qc.ca

France

Association François Aupetit

The AFA is dedicated to supporting research on chronic inflammatory bowel disease while providing information to patients, their families and the general public about these diseases.

www.afa.asso.fr

Carenity.com

Carenity is the first francophone social network to offer a community dedicated to Crohn’s disease. It allows patients and their loved ones to share their testimonies and experiences with other patients and track their health.

www.carenity.com

United States

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America

www.ccfa.org