In this episode of St. Pete Eats, host Wendy Wesley interviews Stephanie A. Wynn about helping those with IBS and Crohn's diseases, especially in the underserved African American community. The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation, Inc.™️ a 501(c)(3) non profit organization was established in 2021 after the founder Stephanie Wynn her near-death experience, with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, specifically Crohn’s Disease. This experience caused her to have an even greater appreciation for her survival and a deeper understanding of the need to provide healthcare and financial resources for improving the health and wellness of economically disenfranchised African Americans and other marginalized communities living with chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease(IBD). Their mission is to advance health equity and eradicate healthcare and financial disparities in underserved African American and marginalized communities suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, particularly Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, through targeted educational outreach, financial literacy programs and food security programs.
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UPCOMING EVENT 3/22-3/23 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/letstalkibd/event/ltibdihwsc/

ABOUT WENDY WESLEY, RDN  Wesley is an award-winning registered and licensed dietitian/nutritionist who works to improve the health of the community. Her articles, interviews, cooking lessons and recipes have been featured in the Washington Post, ABC News Worldwide, The San Francisco Chronicle, Tampa Bay Times, Reader's Digest and every media outlet in Tampa Bay. Her specialties include budget-friendly home cooking, unprocessed food meal plans and menopause health. In her St. Pete Eats podcast, Wendy connects listeners with gardeners, farmers, chefs, food pantries and food policy throughout the sunshine city. Check out the website and follow Wendy and St. Pete Eats on facebook for events and classes. 727-823-0393
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