Patient Advocacy arm of 501c3 charitable organization SAIA @saia_gi | Dedicated to uniting & empowering #SouthAsians living with #IBD

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Next up on Gut Masala! ✨ We’re sharing Atta Ka Halwa, a beloved South Asian sweet treat shared by Max! Made with whole wheat flour, ghee & sugar, it's a comforting dessert that brings warmth & nostalgia with every bite. ❤️ Click for the full recipe 🔗 saia-gi.org/recipes-gut-masa…
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Our Latest Newsletter Is Here! ✨ What a quarter it’s been for SAIA! ❤️ Catch up on everything we’ve been up to! Read our latest newsletter here: saibda.memberclicks.net/asse…
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From all of us at SAIA, @ibdesis @ibdclub, #HappyDussehra & Vijayadashami! May this festival bless you all with an abundance of health, wealth & prosperity! 🙏 Learn more about #Dussehra: instagram.com/p/CjUDsiCMZwd/… We welcome you to join our FB group: facebook.com/groups/ibdesis/.
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Happy #Dussehra & #Vijayadashami to all who celebrate!
From all of us at SAIA, @ibdesis @ibdclub, #HappyDussehra & Vijayadashami! May this festival bless you all with an abundance of health, wealth & prosperity! 🙏 Learn more about #Dussehra: instagram.com/p/CjUDsiCMZwd/… We welcome you to join our FB group: facebook.com/groups/ibdesis/.
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Proud to share @saia_gi celebrated 5 yrs in style at #ACG2026! ✨ From boba & henna to garba & a cross-cultural GI panel discussion, it was a spectacular evening! A heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this milestone so special. Here’s to the next 5 yrs of SAIA in GI!
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We're so pleased to honor @p_deepakibdmd with SAIA’s Excellence in Research Award! 🏆 Congratulations, Dr. Deepak, and thank you for your commitment to advancing research and making a lasting impact on our community! ❤️ #SAIA #CultureAndGI #BreakTheSilence
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And that’s a wrap on #ACG2026! ✨ A huge thank you to the organisers for an incredible conference filled with learning & collaboration. 💙 There’s plenty more to come from the SAIA team as we share highlights and moments from our adventures at ACG this year. Stay tuned! 👀
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We’re bringing the light to #ACG2026! ✨ Heading to our event tomorrow? It’s an easy walk from the Music City Center to NMAAM! Once you arrive, follow our signs to get checked in. ✍️🏽 Haven't registered? Click here to join us: saibda.memberclicks.net/saia… See you there! 💃🏽🕺🏽
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SAIA is set to shine brighter than ever at #ACG2026! ✨ We’d like to give a huge shout-out to our incredible Planning Committee for pouring their hearts into creating an unforgettable evening. 🥂 👉🏽 Sign up for FREE today! saibda.memberclicks.net/saia…
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✨ Get Ready to Dance! ✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Nara & Olga from Nara Bollywood Dance Academy for a special Garba performance AND interactive workshop at #ACG2026! 🕺🏽💃🏽 Dr. Sanad will also be joining us as our DJ for the night! 🎶 Sign up today! saibda.memberclicks.net/saia…
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Happy Ostomy Awareness Day! 💙✨ For this year’s 'One Community, Stronger Together' theme we’re highlighting what having an ostomy means to our fellow ostomates, & everything it has allowed them to do. 💪🏽 #OstomyDay2026 #SAIA
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📣 SAIA’s 5-Year Anniversary Reception at #ACG2026 is around the corner! 🎉 Join us Sunday, Oct 11 at 7PM CT at NMAAM in Nashville! We’re so excited to celebrate at a space that celebrates culture, heritage & music! 🎶✨ Scan the QR to register or click here: saibda.memberclicks.net/saia…
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🌟 MEET THE AUTHOR! 🌟 Join us for the chance to meet Dr. Bincy Abraham & receive an exclusive, signed bookmark to celebrate the release of her new book! 📚 🗓️ Sunday, October 11th ⏰ 7:00 PM CT 📍 NMAAM Sign up for FREE here: saibda.memberclicks.net/saia… Come dressed in your favorite cultural attire and join us for an unforgettable evening! And don't forget to pick up your copy of Bincy's book on Amazon! 🎉
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Next on Gut Masala! 🌶️ For our 2nd recipe, we’re bringing you Khichdi, a family favorite shared by @c_shori_! 🥘 A comforting staple made with rice & lentils, it’s a dish that many of us associate with home, comfort & care. 💛 Check out the recipe here: saia-gi.org/recipes-gut-masa…
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Happy AGA Advocacy Day! AGA is more than 100 people strong as we bring key GI priorities to lawmakers today! Thank you to our leaders for stepping up for GI patients everywhere.
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GI patients deserve better access to care! That's what more than 100 AGA leaders & patient advocates from 26 states & territories told lawmakers today. Thank you AGA leaders and patient advocates for advocating. Because of you, GI priorities were front & center today. 💪🏼
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Excited to have @saia_gi alongside us for another Advocacy Day! Thank you for lending your voices to #AGAAdvocacy.
We're honored to once again be part of @amergastroassn's Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.! 📣 Representing SAIA Leadership are @p_deepakibdmd, @ownyourcrohns, & @nayantaracoelho, alongside Patient Volunteers Ian Goldstein & Max Chaudhary. We’re proud to be part of the change! ✨ #AGAAdvocacy
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GI is going to Capitol Hill tomorrow! But tonight, we're reconnecting with these amazing patient advocates!
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Honored to be speaking at @ClintonGlobal at the UN General Assembly this week in NYC 🎉🧿 #CGI2026 This year’s #UNGA81 focuses on “Restoring Trust,” a topic at the heart of @saia_gi’s work in GI conditions. Excited to bring patient & nonprofit perspectives to the table 🙏🏽
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