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NIDDK Health Information - Digestive Diseases
www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/digest.htm
Has in-depth information on over 60 digestive diseases, along with other publications.

MedlinePlus Liver Diseases
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/liverdiseases.hmtl
Extensive resource on all aspects of liver disease, with links to latest news, diagnosis/symptons, treatment, specific conditions, clinical trials, genetics, reference materials children's liver conditions and organizations.

American College of Gastroenterology
www.acg.gi.org/patients/
Excellent source of patient education and links.

Shaz's Ostomy Page
www.ostomates.org
Extensive information about ileostomy, colostomy and urostomy surgery.Also includes an interactive support page for new and experience ostomates offering extensive information.

Crohn's Disease/Inflammatory Bowel Disease:

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
www.colitisfoundation.net/
A site that provides education and support for adults and children who suffer from Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis.

Teens With Crohn's Disease
pages.prodigy.net/mattgreen/
Created by a teen with Crohn's this site includes links, recipes a place to share and read experiences of other teens with Crohn's, chat rooms and more!

Colitis Foundation
www.colitisfoundation.com
Information on recipes and medicinal options, plus an extensive FAQ section.

The information furnished by the Childrens Virtual Hospital at Providence is of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. As each situation is unique, do not rely on this information for diagnosis and treatment. The Childrens Hospital at Providence recommends that you visit a qualified Health Care Professional for individual and personal attention.