All Ostomy Support Meetings cancelled until further notice -- please check with your group leader if unsure
Vancouver's April 25 meeting at Collingwood Neighbourhood House is cancelled.
Vancouver's April 25 meeting at Collingwood Neighbourhood House is cancelled.
MESSAGES FROM OSTOMY MANUFACTURERS:
We are encouraging ostomates to order their supplies
as usual and not to stockpile. Supplies are available.
There are also no reported delays from company discharge programs
for sample requests.
If a person is unsure whether they will be delays, they should contact their supplier.
If you need to connect with your ostomy nurse either through a hospital or community clinic, you are strongly encouraged to contact them first as some outpatient services have been modified to limit potential exposure risk to the Coronavirus. This would also apply to retailers who have ostomy nurse services. Universal precautions should be in place to help protect ostomates for any in-person appointments.
Some ostomy nurses are offering email consultations if you have concerns. If you are a new ostomate or the need is urgent, in-person appointments may be arranged but it is best to contact your ostomy nurse first to discuss options and arrangements.
as usual and not to stockpile. Supplies are available.
There are also no reported delays from company discharge programs
for sample requests.
If a person is unsure whether they will be delays, they should contact their supplier.
If you need to connect with your ostomy nurse either through a hospital or community clinic, you are strongly encouraged to contact them first as some outpatient services have been modified to limit potential exposure risk to the Coronavirus. This would also apply to retailers who have ostomy nurse services. Universal precautions should be in place to help protect ostomates for any in-person appointments.
Some ostomy nurses are offering email consultations if you have concerns. If you are a new ostomate or the need is urgent, in-person appointments may be arranged but it is best to contact your ostomy nurse first to discuss options and arrangements.
Online Ostomy Consultations:
Lauren Wolfe, Macdonald's #2 Fairmont Bldg lauren@macdonaldsrx.com
Neal Dunwoody, Regency Pharmacy Burrard, Macdonalds Prescriptions #3,
LifeCare Ostomy Coquitlam nealthenurse@gmail.com
Lauren Wolfe, Macdonald's #2 Fairmont Bldg lauren@macdonaldsrx.com
Neal Dunwoody, Regency Pharmacy Burrard, Macdonalds Prescriptions #3,
LifeCare Ostomy Coquitlam nealthenurse@gmail.com
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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!
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. 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. Coffee get togethers are 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 - CANCELLED Our Monday, April 20, 2020 meeting is cancelled. Our next meeting is planned for Monday, June 15, 2020. It will be at 7 pm at the Public Health Unit (formerly called Comox Valley Community Health Centre), 961 England Ave, Courtenay. Guest Speaker will be Christian Prescott from Coloplast. LAST MEETING SUMMARY CLICK HERE 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 COQUITLAM
Ostomy Peer Support Group 2020 Meeting Schedule: MARCH GATHERING CANCELLED May 13, July 8, November 18 6:00 - 8:00 pm LOCATION: Pasta Polo Restaurant, 2754 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam Contact: 604-992-4590 CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS COWICHAN VALLEY
Ostomy Support Group Meetings when requested 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: April 9 - 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 KAMLOOPS
Ostomy Support Group 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. Our support group provides an opportunity for people to share personal experiences, feelings, coping strategies, as well as firsthand information about living with an ostomy. Participation is open to all persons interested in ostomy rehabilitation, education and welfare. DATE: First Tuesday of the Month (Feb-May, Oct-Nov) Next Meeting: CANCELLED Time: 3:00-4:30pm Place: St.Andrews Lutheran Church 815 Renfrew Ave in North Kamloops (Park on West side of church) Speaker: Debbie Cosgrove-Swan, RN, CIC, CCOHN Immunizations for the Older Population For additional information: Contact – Edie at 250-819-0945 Spring 2020 Meetings: March 3rd - 3:00-4:30pm April 7th - 3:00-4:30pm May 5th - 3:00-4:30pm June Social - TBD For additional information: Contact – Edie at 250-819-0945 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 VICTORIA
Ostomy Peer Support Group The meetings for 2020 are as follows: April 20, 2020 CANCELLED May 25th, 2020 (Fourth Monday due to Holiday on the 18th) June 22nd, 2020 September 21st, 2020 October 19th, 2020 November 16th, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Room A, 2nd Floor Please Note the Following: Ostomy Nurse, Pamela Bocoquentin will be speaking at our meeting on January 20th! Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and All the Best for 2020! Reminder: For those of you that have memberships with the Vancouver Chapter Membership for 2019-2020 is due. Contact: Marney – 778-426-4576 For more information: marnreg@shaw.ca |
