Transition to Adulthood for Young Adults with Chronic GI Conditions Program Resources
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Videos
GI Patients Moving to Adult Healthcare - Introduction
When you have a chronic health condition, transferring from your pediatric team to an adult team can be challenging. In this video, staff and patients offer tips about how to make a smooth transition.
Transition to Adulthood with a Chronic Illness: College and Employment
If you have a chronic health condition, you have many things to consider when choosing a college. Your care teams can help.
Transition to Adulthood with a Chronic Illness: Growing up
When you are a young adult with a chronic health condition, you have many extra responsibilities to manage. Decisions about drinking, dating and other aspects of adulthood are even more difficult.
Transition to Adulthood with a Chronic Illness: Health Insurance
No one likes to think about health insurance. But if you are a teenager with a chronic condition, you must think about health insurance and make sure you don't lose it.
Transition to Adulthood with a Chronic Illness: Preparing Early
When you have a chronic illness, the key to a smooth transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is preparing early and talking to parents and healthcare providers about how they can help.
Transition to Adulthood with Chronic Illness: Camp as Practice for Adulthood
As a young adult with chronic illness, camp is a great way to learn how to self-manage your condition — but with a safety net of medical personnel nearby if you need them.