Jamie M. Horrigan, MD, a chief resident in internal medicine at Dartmouth Health’s Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), has been honored by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation New England Chapter as the 2023 Rising Community Leader in IBD. The recognition was given during the foundation’s annual “Stories from the Gut” event. Dr. Horrigan, who herself has Crohn’s, was nominated for her advocacy efforts, particularly her Instagram account and blog, “Sweetened by Nature,” where she shares insights to assist those with IBD. Through her advocacy, she successfully fundraised $8,000 for the foundation, surpassing her initial goal of $5,000. Dr. Corey A. Siegel, section chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at DHMC, praised Dr. Horrigan’s contributions, emphasizing her unique perspective as both a doctor and a patient.
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