Get Involve – The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation

Empowered Patients Are the Missing Metric in Healthcare

I remember sitting in an exam room in 2017, knowing something was wrong with my body, but not having the words, the tools, or even the space to say it. The questions I should’ve asked? I didn’t know I could ask them. The information I needed was there, but buried in medical terms, rushed appointments, and the quiet assumption that I’d figure it out on my own. What I’ve come to understand, not just as a Crohn’s survivor, but as a Certified Patient Leader, is this: Outcomes in healthcare don’t just depend on new treatments. They depend on empowered patients.…

Shared Decision-Making in IBD Care: A Pathway to Better Outcomes

Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) comes with a series of complex decisions from treatment options and medication plans to lifestyle changes and long-term care strategies. For many patients, it can feel overwhelming. That’s where Shared Decision-Making (SDM) comes in a compassionate and collaborative approach that brings patients and healthcare providers together to make informed decisions aligned with what truly matters to the patient. What is Shared Decision-Making? Shared decision-making is more than a medical conversation—it’s a partnership. In this process, both the patient and the healthcare provider contribute their knowledge and perspectives to arrive at the best path forward. It…

3rd Annual Let’s Talk IBD Health & Wellness Symposium

The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation proudly presents the 3rd Annual Let’s Talk IBD Health and Wellness Symposium, a powerful OPPORTUNITY to raise awareness about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) within the African American community. Recognizing the disproportionate impact of this chronic condition on underserved African Americans, our mission is to collaborate with healthcare organizations and community partners to uplift and support those living with IBD, enhancing their quality of life.

Change Starts with Community Partnerships

According to a DATA USA (2018) report, Pinellas County, Florida has a population of approximately 975,280 people. Households have a median annual income of only $52,198 which is less than the median income of $61,937 across the United States. With the collaboration of community thought leaders, community volunteers and healthcare professionals, healthcare organizations and government agencies, The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation, Inc., are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of economically disenfranchised African Americans who are diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation aims to strengthen the network to bring patients, doctors, and community thought leaders…

Ulcerative Colitis- Understanding the Impact and Management

Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a chronic condition that forms part of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and primarily affects the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Characterized by inflammation and ulcers, UC is not just a gastrointestinal disorder; it significantly impacts an individual’s quality of life, manifesting through symptoms like persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and urgent bowel movements. The causes of Ulcerative Colitis remain not fully understood, but factors such as genetics, immune system malfunctions, and environmental triggers are believed to play critical roles. Unlike other forms of IBD, such as Crohn’s Disease, which can affect any part of the…

4 Reasons Why Volunteers Are Needed

Volunteering for a great cause has always been something we look forward to. Volunteers not only provide their time but they also spread love while giving back to the community. Giving back to the community directly affects the community and it also bring about social and economic change. Volunteering is also the perfect opportunity to meet new people and build a support system. Here are four reasons why volunteers are needed: Volunteers make a major impact in the community Volunteers Collaborate and Meet New People Volunteers provide leadership skills Volunteers Strengthen the community. For more information about volunteering with us…

Let’s Talk IBD Health & Wellness Symposium

The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Let’s Talk IBD Health and Wellness Symposium, a pivotal event dedicated to increasing awareness of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in underserved African American communities and other marginalized groups. Our focal point this year is ACCESS, an acronym that encapsulates our core principles of Awareness, Collaboration, Continuity of Care, Education, Support, and Systematic Outreach. These tenets are integral to our mission of bridging healthcare gaps and significantly improving the quality of life for those living with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, such as Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Participants at the…

Campaign to adopt Charities

Charities also began to adopt campaigning roles, where they would champion a cause and lobby the government for legislative change. This included organized campaigns against the ill treatment of animals and children and the campaign that eventually succeeded at the turn of the 19th century in ending the slave trade throughout the British Empire and within its considerable sphere of influence. (This process was however a lengthy one, which finally concluded when Saudi Arabia abolished slavery in 1962.). Charities also began to adopt campaigning roles, where they would champion a cause and lobby the government for legislative change. This included…

Organization for Charity

In the Enlightenment era charitable and philanthropic activity among voluntary associations and rich benefactors became a widespread cultural practice. Societies, gentleman’s clubs, and mutual associations began to flourish in England, and the upper-classes increasingly adopted a philanthropic attitude toward the disadvantaged. In England this new social activism was channeled into the establishment of charitable organizations; these proliferated from the middle of the 18th century.