Atlantic Gastroenterology Associates’
Crohn’s & Colitis Center Sponsors CCFA Run
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. - The AGA Crohn's & Colitis Treatment Center is an annual sponsor of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's (CCFA) "Guts & Glory 5K Run," set for Saturday, Aug. 13, in Ocean City, N.J. The race will begin at 8:45 a.m.; registration begins at 7 a.m. at the Sport & Civic Center Building, 5th Street and Boardwalk.
Take in the sites, sounds and tastes of the Jersey Shore while helping to raise money for a great cause. Enjoy music, food and lots of fun while you cheer on your favorite 5K runners! Or join the race! If you pre-register, you will receive an official Guts & Glory t-shirt. Day-of-the-race registrants will receive t-shirts while supplies last.
For questions regarding the race, contact Dawn Halsey at (215) 396-9100 or dhalsey@ccfa.org. To make a donation by mail, please make checks payable to CCFA and mail to Crohn's & Colitis Association,367 E. Street Road, Trevose, Pa. 19053.
Physicians at Atlantic Gastroenterology Associates (AGA) bring more than 30 years of state-of-the-art care to their Crohn's & Colitis Treatment Center at 3205 Fire Road.
"With an emphasis on advanced treatment, we are committed to putting these diseases into remission," explained AGA founder, Barry Kaufman. M.D. "At AGA, we believe our physicians' experience with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) patients makes all the difference when it comes to successful treatment." Patients at the AGA Crohn's & Colitis Treatment Center can be assured that they have access to the most advanced diagnostic equipment available as well as clinical trials access to next generation therapies for those with refractory disease.
"There are many doctors who suggest surgery for patients before trying the newest treatment options available. That's the advantage of coming to experienced physicians," Dr. Kaufman said.
Crohn's disease is a chronic disorder that causes inflammation of any part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Ulcerative colitis affects only the large intestine. Symptoms of both Crohn's and Colitis vary from person to person and may change over the course of time. However, recurrent diarrhea abdominal pain, fever, and, at times, rectal bleeding may be symptoms of these diseases.
Additionally, some patients find partial relief with treatment and are told to accept the ongoing symptoms they encounter because they are feeling better than they did without any treatment.
"At the AGA Crohn's & Colitis Treatment Center, we want patients to achieve the most relief possible with the available treatments and we are committed to providing that level of response.
"We see patients all the time who have received suboptimal treatments," he said. "Our collective experience and commitment to finding the best options out there results in the best response."
For more information on Crohn’s & Colitis visit www.CCFA.org.
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Since opening its doors in 1979, AGA has become one of the largest and most sophisticated gastrointestinal treatment centers in the South Jersey area. With integrity and patient care as their primary goal, AGA board certified gastroenterologists, nurse practitioners, and staff treat over 5,000 patients each year. Visit www.atlanticgastro.com for more information.
