THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO TURNED OUT TO WALK FOR THE STEP UP FOR OSTOMY WALK OCTOBER 2!
The weather held and we had 35 enthusiastic walkers (plus two dogs) for our third successful walk around beautiful LaFarge Lake in Coquitlam. Many thanks to our kind sponsors: LifeCare Ostomy, Hollister and Coloplast. See you again next year!
The weather held and we had 35 enthusiastic walkers (plus two dogs) for our third successful walk around beautiful LaFarge Lake in Coquitlam. Many thanks to our kind sponsors: LifeCare Ostomy, Hollister and Coloplast. See you again next year!
Are you concerned about a product or how to use it?
Don't have ready access to a local ostomy nurse?
Phone Support and Information is available from these major suppliers:
Convatec has their Me+ program 1-800-422-8811
Hollister has Secure Start 1-888-808-7456
Coloplast has Coloplast Care 1-877-858-2656
Don't have ready access to a local ostomy nurse?
Phone Support and Information is available from these major suppliers:
Convatec has their Me+ program 1-800-422-8811
Hollister has Secure Start 1-888-808-7456
Coloplast has Coloplast Care 1-877-858-2656
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OSTOMY ACADEMY: EDUCATION FOR EVERY OSTOMATE
A quarterly online educational seminar, powered by 11 Health, to bring trusted and comprehensive ostomy information to all members of the ostomy community. Top experts, medical professionals, and experienced ostomates will focus on a new series of quality of life topics in each presentation with special attention given to emotional well-being strategies. Sponsored by UOAA. To learn more and register for free YouTube clips: Ostomy Academy. Education for Every Ostomate 
A Handbook for New Ostomy Patients -- download the latest edition
PHARMACARE COVERAGE OF OSTOMY SUPPLIES
Wondering what ostomy products and services are covered by BC Pharmacare? Click on the link below: 
FIND AN OSTOMY NURSE
IN YOUR AREA 
OSTOMATE AND THE CITY
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NEW TO ZOOM? CHECK OUT THIS
HOW-TO VIDEO! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5eRDdoA2jlM_4mYkeF4ciJiv0zXbcaYf&mc_cid=bb904a312f&mc_eid=b54c4cc580 Thanks to our kind and generous sponsors of our Zoom account: MacDonald's Pharmacy #2, Ostomy Care and Supply, and Inner Good!
2021 ZOOM MEETINGS: VANCOUVER UNITED OSTOMY ASSOCIATION Next Zoom TBA . . . or maybe we'll meet in person in January?? Depends on Covid. VICTORIA Ostomy Peer Support Group We hope to resume regular indoor meetings at a later date this year. The location will be the regular: Location: Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Room A, 2nd Floor Contact: Marney – 778-426-4576 For more information: marnreg@shaw.ca Under 50s OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP TBA Contact unitedostomy2017@gmail.com for an invitation to the next Under 50s Zoom meeting KAMLOOPS OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Zoom Meetings are held the first Monday of the month, at 5:00 pm. For an invitation, please contact epletzer@shaw.ca LifeCare OSTOMY Next Zoom October 27 @ 7 pm contact judy@lifecare1.ca for more information Ostomy Support Meetings are cancelled in all areas
Please check with your local support group contact for updates Bladder Cancer Support Group
Get together with others who have or have had bladder cancer. Share your experience and learn from others. Not only for people who have a urostomy, this group welcomes anyone with a bladder cancer diagnosis. Third Tuesday of every month (except August) at the Bonsor 55+ Seniors Centre – 6533 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby – located close to Metrotown Skytrain Station. Meetings are on the 2nd floor, from 7:30pm to 9pm. Contact Joe Aiga at 604-313-6336 or joeaiga-bccvan@shaw.ca for more information. CHILLIWACK OSTOMY GROUP
Meetings Cancelled until this damn virus goes away We meet the third Monday of each month at 1:30 pm (except January, July and August) Where: Atchelitz Threshermen's Association, Canora Building 44146 Luckakuck (Heritage Park) Chilliwack COMOX VALLEY
Ostomy Support Group Next Coffee Date: ALL DATES CANCELLED Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, all coffee dates are cancelled for the foreseeable future. As things improve, the next date will be posted. Once we resume in person gatherings, coffee get togethers will be held 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”. When we resume meetings they will be at 7 pm at the Public Health Unit (formerly called Comox Valley Community Health Centre), 961 England Ave, Courtenay. LAST MEETING SUMMARY CLICK HERE COQUITLAM
Ostomy Peer Support Group 2020 Meeting Schedule: ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED AT THIS TIME Contact: 604-992-4590 CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS COWICHAN VALLEY
Ostomy Support Group NO MEETINGS AT THIS TIME How can we help you? Bring your questions, tips and advice to share with others in this area! Information contact: Dave Clark 250-715-5499 FRASER VALLEY
Ostomy Support Group Next Meeting: ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED 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! Where: Ricky’s at 19219 56 Ave Langley, BC V3S 8V9 6:30 pm at Ricky's 19219 Ave. Langley, BC CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION MID ISLAND (Nanaimo & Area)
Ostomy Support Group Next Coffee Break: CANCELLED Informal coffee breaks are held in the Second Floor meeting room at Country Grocer on Bowen Road in Nanaimo. 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 CLICK HERE FOR MID-ISLAND NEWS 
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