Press Releases

Press releases from IFFGD

IFFGD is a reliable source of information on gastrointestinal disorders.

2019

• November 25, 2019: IFFGD Celebrates 20 Years of Raising GERD Awareness
• August 1, 2019: IFFGD Raises Awareness for Gastroparesis Awareness Month to Encourage Education
• May 16, 2019: IFFGD Announces 2019 Research Recognition Awards Recipients
• March 28, 2019: IFFGD Encourages Patients to Share "What I Wish People Understood About My IBS" for IBS Awareness Month
• February 13, 2019: IFFGD Sheds a Light on the Daily Impact of Rare Digestive Disorders for Rare Disease Day 2019
  

2018

• December 5, 2018: IFFGD Marks Constipation Awareness Month with Launch of Education Campaign
• November 7, 2018: IFFGD Celebrates #GivingTuesday
• November 1, 2018: Have You Heard? It Could Be GERD!
• August 1, 2018: IFFGD Raises Awareness for Gastroparesis Awareness Month to "Make Patient Voices Heard"
• May 29, 2018: IFFGD Presents 2018 Research Recognition Awards at DDW
• April 2, 2018: Social Taboos, Lack of Awareness May Prevent Diagnosis & Treatment of IBS
• February 12, 2018: IFFGD Raises Awareness for Rare Disease Day 2018

2017

• November 14, 2017: Holiday Heartburn or Something More?
• August 1, 2017: Research Survey Reveals Unmet Needs of People with Gastroparesis
• April 3, 2017: IFFGD Encourages People to See Their Doctor for Symptoms of IBS

2016

• November 16, 2016: GERD is More Than Simple Heartburn
• August 1, 2016: Learn the Facts About Gastroparesis
• April 5, 2016: Think You Have IBS? Find Out For Sure Before Starting a Treatment

2015

• November 23, 2015: Is it More than Simple Heartburn? Ask Your Doctor
• July 30, 2015: Gastroparesis is a Hidden Medical Condition for Many
• March 30, 2015: Online Survey Looks to Help Improve Outcomes for those with IBS; Effective Doctor-Patient Communication is Essential

2014

• November 19, 2014: Persistent Heartburn May Be a Sign of GERD
  
• August 26, 2014: Lack of Awareness of Gastroparesis May Impact Medical Care
• March 26, 2014: IFFGD Marks IBS Awareness Month with Launch of Mobile App
• February 25, 2014: IFFGD Presents Gastroparesis Research Grants with Help of Grassroots Fund Raisers

2013

• November 5, 2013: 15 Tips to Keep Reflux at Bay during 15th Annual GERD Awareness Week
• June 26, 2013: New Web Platform for the Digestive Health Alliance on DHA.org
• April 12, 2013: IFFGD Presents 2013 Research Awards
• April 1, 2013: Turning Attention to Returning Vets During IBS Awareness Month

2012

• November 9, 2012: Banish Frequent Heartburn by Burning More Calories
• March 21, 2012: April is IBS Awareness Month: Calling Attention to a Serious Issue for Returning Veterans

2011

• November 30, 2011: Is Your Child's Reflux/Spitting Up A Point of Concern?
• April 12, 2011: IFFGD Announces 2011 Research Award Winners
• March 29, 2011: During April, IBS Awareness Month, Be Aware of Signs You Should Not Ignore

2010

• November 18, 2010: Holiday Heartburn or GERD? Learn the Difference
• October 1, 2010: Heartburn or GERD: When to see a doctor?  
• May 17, 2010: Congressional Legislators Recognize Need for IBS Research 

2009

• November 9, 2009: Could GERD Be Keeping You Up at Night?
• April 17, 2009: IFFGD Announces 2009 Research Award Winners

2008

• March 31, 2008: Dealing with Digestive Disorders

2007

• November 18, 2007: When Is Simple Heartburn Not So Simple?
• July 18, 2007: IFFGD Applauds Proposal for Increase in FDA Funding
• April 1, 2007: IBS Myths Interfere with Treatment

2006

• November 16, 2006: Keep GERD Out of Your Holiday Celebrations  
• April 18, 2006: Nancy Norton Named to National Commission to Digestive Health
• March 21, 2006: Nancy Norton Named to NIH Advisory Committee on Research on Women’s Health
• February 2, 2006: Is it IBS or Something Else?

2005

• November 11, 2005: GERD Costs America Nearly $2 Billion Each Week in Lost Productivity
• April 12, 2005: Bringing One of America's Most Common Health Issues to Light

2004

• November 25, 2004: Heartburn does not Have to Cause Heartache 
• September 29, 2004: Nancy Norton Honored with Annual Achievement Award
• May 25, 2004: Travel Tips Help IBS Sufferers Enjoy their Vacations
• April 8, 2004: New IFFGD Survey: Lack of Awareness of IBS May Impact Medical Care
• January, 2004: IFFGD Conference the Focus of Major Medical Journal

2003

• April 1, 2003: IFFGD Presents 2003 Research Awards
• April 1, 2003: IFFGD Sponsors 7th Annual IBS Awareness Month

2002

• November, 2002: IFFGD Cautions Recurrent Heartburn May Be a Symptom of GERD 
• April 23, 2002: IFFGD Survey Looks at IBS in the Real World
• April 23, 2002: Response to FDA Approval of Zelnorm for Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• April 2, 2002: IBS - It's About Lost Potential

2001

• November 19, 2001: Heartburn or Heart Attack? 
• March 22, 2001: FDA Urged to Consider Patients First

1998

• April 1998: Millions Suffer From Irritable Bowel Syndrome - But Most Have Never Heard of It

1997

• November 14, 1997: Digestive Disease Research is a Critical Component in Improving Women's Health