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FIRST MEETING OF 2019: Saturday, Feb 23
Collingwood Neighbourhood House
5288 Joyce Street Vancouver @ 1:30 pm

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Ostomy Education Day coming this October 19 2019 at Vancouver General Hospital

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​DOWNLOAD the seventh printing of "A Handbook for New Ostomy Patients", a guidebook written and produced by the Vancouver Chapter for ostomates and their supporters everywhere. The seventh printing is made possible with the generous financial support of Nightingale Medical Supply Inc. and New West Ostomy Care and Supply.

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PHARMACARE COVERAGE OF OSTOMY SUPPLIES
Wondering what ostomy supplies are covered by Pharmacare?
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COWICHAN VALLEY
Ostomy Peer Support Group
How can we help you? 
Come and learn from our experiences! What questions do you have? Bring them along as well!! Come and see what it’s all about! 
Bring your spouse or support person! 

Meeting Dates: Second Tuesday of Each Month at 7:00 pm at 750 Trunk Road (Kiwanis Village) Duncan, BC
Information and directions, contact:  Dave Clark 250.715.5499
ET Consultations Available in this Area: ETs Colette MacAskill and Linda Penney provide services every Tues, Wed and Thurs. To make an appointment, contact Pharmasave at #250-740-3880, ext 2
CHILLIWACK & AREA
​Ostomy Group

Unless otherwise specified, meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at
​1:30
(except January, July and August) at the Atchelitz Thresherman's Association, Canora Building, 44146 Luckakuck Way (Heritage Park), Chilliwack, BC
For more information:
dogod@yahoo.ca
604-824-2094
WEST KOOTENAY / NELSON
Ostomy Peer Support Group
Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of each month except December
The West Kootenay group is a Nelson-based support group for people who have had, or are awaiting, ostomy surgery (gastrointestinal or urinary diversion). We offer peer support, information and friendship in a casual setting. All persons interested in ostomy rehabilitation, education and welfare are welcome.
NEW LOCATION: Gordon Road Wellness Centre
905 Gordon Road, Nelson
Broader Horizon Entrance (back of bldg)

For further information on upcoming meetings,
please contact: 250-352-5620
WANT TO MEET OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD SURGERY LIKE YOURS? Peer Support and Socials are held in many BC areas. Check listings on this page for one near you. All are free and all ages are welcome!
NEW! Bladder Cancer Support Group - Vancouver Region    - we are a part of nationally registered charity organization of Bladder Cancer Canada  www.bladdercancercanada.org
Location - 2nd Floor,  Bonsor 55+ Seniors Centre, 6533 Nelson Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 0C2 , 10 minute walk from Metrotown Skytrain station, Free Parking
Times and dates - 3rd Tuesday of every month, except August

 “The support group offers an unique opportunity for all bladder cancer patients, including those with a urinary diversions, and their families to obtain support, knowledge, important  information and friendship” 

The group invites cancer specialists and other specialists to educate its members. On March 19 (Tue), a representative from Ostomy Care and Supply will be giving a presentation.
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For more information, contact Joe at 604-313-6336 or
 
joeaiga-bccvan@shaw.ca or info@bladdercancercanada.org
COMOX VALLEY
​Ostomy Support Group

Coffee Reminder:
Thursday, February 21 at 1:30 

Join us for our next bi-weekly coffee get together on Thursday, February 21st, 2019 at 1:30 pm at Quality Foods in Driftwood Mall.  Once you are on the 2nd floor go to the left to get your coffee, etc. and then go behind the coffee bar and towards the washrooms.  The meeting room is opposite the washrooms.  We will have a sign on the door that says “CVO SUPPORT GROUP COFFEE MEETING”. 
 
NEXT MEETING
Our next meeting will be on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 7 pm at the Public Health Unit (formerly Comox Valley Community Health Centre), 961 England Ave, Courtenay.  More information will be posted closer to the date. Other meeting dates are:  June 10 and October 21.  
Future meeting dates are:  April 8, June 10 and October 21.

LAST MEETING SUMMARY CLICK HERE
VICTORIA
Ostomy Peer Support Group
Next Meeting: Monday, February 18
Location: Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Road, 2nd Floor, Room A at 1:00 pm
2019 Meeting Schedule: January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20 (third Monday of each month)
For more information contact
​marnreg@shaw.ca

MAPLE RIDGE
Ostomy Peer Support Group
Next Gathering: Friday Feb 22
2:00 - 4:00 pm

LOCATION: Unit 211-3030 Lincoln Ave.
Coquitlam BC V3B 6B4
Contact: 604-992-4590

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FRASER VALLEY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Next Meeting: Tuesday Feb 5
An informal gathering for people who have, had, or are awaiting ostomy surgery (ileostomy, colostomy, and urostomy) Meet new people and share your experiences or sit back and listen –it’s up to you! 
6:30 pm at Ricky's 19219 Ave. Langley, BC
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

MID ISLAND (Nanaimo & Area)
Ostomy Support Group
Next Coffee date: Friday, March 1 10:30 am
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Informal coffee breaks are held in the Second Floor meeting room at Country Grocer on Bowen Road in Nanaimo. (Watch this space for coffee dates.) Access is via the stairs through the door to the left of the entrance to the store’s cafeteria.  
These are not business oriented get-togethers but rather just a group of ostomates, families and friends who meet once a month to spend some time in informal conversation and discussions on the various aspects of living with an ostomy. New people are always made welcome to the group! 

ET Consultations Available in this area: ETs Colette MacAskill and Linda Penney provide services every Tues, Wed and Thurs. To make an appointment, contact Pharmasave at #250-740-3880, ext 2
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Below: Greetings from the Mid-Island OSG!!
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KAMLOOPS 
Ostomy Peer Support Group
Next Meeting: March 4   2:30 - 4:00

Ostomates supporting Ostomates
The Kamloops Ostomy Support Group is a group both for persons who have had, or are awaiting, ostomy surgery (gastrointestinal or urinary diversion) and for their families, partners, caregivers and friends. Membership is open to all persons interested in ostomy rehabilitation, education and welfare.
Kamloops Ostomy Support Group Meeting
 Place:     St.Andrews Lutheran Church
815 Renfrew Ave in North Kamloops
(Park on West side of church)
Speaker:       Linda Pavan, Convatec Territory Manager
Topic:   an informal session to check out new Convatec products and, especially, to  chat about ostomy related issues!
       

 For additional information:
Contact –  Edie at 250-819-0945

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