THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR JUNE 23 MEETING!
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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!
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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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Wondering what ostomy supplies are covered by Pharmacare? Click here 20-50 Ostomy Social April 18
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COMOX VALLEY
Ostomy Support Group Coffee Reminder – Our next coffee date is Thursday July 12 at 1:30 pm at Quality Foods in Driftwood Mall, Courtenay. You will find us in their private meeting room on the 2nd floor behind the coffee bar and opposite the washrooms. We meet every 2 weeks so just drop in whenever you can. NEXT MEETING – Our next meeting is Monday October 22, 2018 at 7 pm at the Comox Valley Community Health Centre, 961 England Avenue, Courtenay. LAST MEETING SUMMARY CLICK HERE MID ISLAND OSTOMY GROUP
Next Coffe Break July 6 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS 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 NEXT MEETING OF THE FRASER VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP IS SEPTEMBER 18
WEST KOOTENAY / NELSON Ostomy Peer Support Group
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. Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month except December 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 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 KAMLOOPS
Ostomy Peer 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. Membership is open to all persons interested in ostomy rehabilitation, education and welfare. CHANGE IN VENUE! Just wanted to give you all a heads-up regarding the changes in our meeting place and meeting time for the Fall 2018/Spring 2019 meetings. We are moving to St.Andrews Lutheran Church at 815 Renfrew Ave in North Kamloops. (Note: there are three (3) St. Andrew's churches in Kamloops - we are moving to the St Andrew's that is behind Library Square in North Kamloops). We will be meeting in the West Wing of the church so we are to park on the West side of the church and use the door at that end. Our regular meeting time is also changing. We will now meet from 2:30pm-4:00pm on the 1st Mondays of Oct, Nov, Feb, March, April & May. Our Fall 2018 Meetings will by Oct. l, Nov. 5. Our Winter/Spring 2019 Meetings will be Feb. 4, Mar. 4, Apr, 1, May 6. We will continue to need a toonie ($2) donation per person towards the cost of the meeting room. If anyone has suggestions for local speakers, please email me. The dates/times for our December luncheon and June dinner meetings are yet to be determined. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 250-819-0945 MAPLE RIDGE
Ostomy Peer Support Group Next Gathering TBA 1 - 22722 Lougheed Highway Maple Ridge BC Call 604-481-5433 for more information |
