Membership Membership in SIR includes our newsletter, The Inside Tract , mailed six times per year, access to support groups, educational conferences, and meetings, as well as access to our book and video lending library. For its members, SIR maintains a book reference library and video lending library on all areas of the gastrointestinal tract. Many educational presentations have also been audio taped and can be borrowed by members. Support Groups SIR sponsors support groups for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. These groups offer a forum for patients and medical professionals to provide and exchange information related to the group focus.
Members offer support, share experiences and methods of coping.
Meetings are open to the public and may include presentations, mini-seminars or videos. A significant portion of each meeting is dedicated to open sharing and discussion. You can help by supporting SIR through your tax-deductible financial donations, and by becoming a member. Another way of assisting could be in the area of expertise or services donated. Special projects are always underway which could not be successful without many volunteers donating their time and special services.