2016 BWH/Harvard Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis study to begin in November In 2011 Dr. Josh Korzenik, The Director of the Crohn’s and Colitis Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), one of the leading IBD researchers in the country, and his team conducted a study of Northport residents through health questionnaires and medical record confirmations.... Continue Reading →
Disease cluster in town of Northport, Washington linked to pollutants released by smelter in British Columbia
By Kraft Palmer Davies, PLLC Harvard Medical School researchers have determined Northport, Washington, a tiny 296-resident border town, has 10 to 15 times the normal rates of the inflammatory bowel disease. The town is located downwind and downriver of a smelter in Trail, British Columbia run by Teck Resources, which for nearly a century funneled... Continue Reading →
Harvard Doctor’s comments on findings in first phase of his Northport Crohn’s & Colitis Study
Dr. Korzenik, the Director of the Crohn's and Colitis Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital, one of Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals, is the physician heading up the current Northport Crohn's and Colitis study. The results of the first phase of the study was published last month. The abstract stated of the 117 current Northport residents who participated in the study 17 had been diagnosed with... Continue Reading →
Huge Admission from Canadian Cross-Border Polluter, Teck Resources
Huge Admission from Canadian Cross-Border Polluter, Teck Resources By rosehips | Posted September 11, 2012 | Northport, Washington I have personally been waiting decades for this. In an historic admission on the eve of a court case pitting two members of the Colville Confederated Tribes, the state of Washington and the EPA against a Canadian... Continue Reading →
Health Science – Patients helping patients towards a better quality of life
The following press release is for a new health science study to treat IBD. Health science involves using technology and scientific research to improve healthcare and treatment. If you are interested in learning more about, or possibly entering this field for yourself, this site exploring a Health Science Program in college offers more information on... Continue Reading →
Health Science – Patients helping patients towards a better quality of life
The following press release is for a new health science study to treat IBD. Health science involves using technology and scientific research to improve healthcare and treatment. If you are interested in learning more about, or possibly entering this field for yourself, this site exploring health science programs in college offers more information on what... Continue Reading →
Camp Oasis – Summer Camp for Kids with Crohn’s or Colitis
CCFA Camp Oasis is a co-ed residential camp program that's mission is to enrich the lives of children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by providing a safe and supportive camp community. NEW - Watch a video and see for yourself what camp is like. A Life Changing Experience Since all of the campers (and most of the... Continue Reading →
Lake Roosevelt Forum Newsletter
Check out the newest Lake Roosevelt Forum Newsletter - they mention the Northport Colitis/Crohn's Study and the Doctors upcoming visit to Northport! Follow the link below to the newsletter: http://www.lrf.org/Newsltrs/Winter2011.pdf
THE NORTHPORT PROJECT 