WHITE COAT, BLACK ART CBC podcast
Jessica Grossman and Karen Bruton discuss combatting the stigma associated with ostomies
https://podcast-a.akamaihd.net/mp3/podcasts/whitecoat-fhdPg1Xs-20190228.mp3
Next Meeting Saturday, April 20
Collingwood Neighbourhood House
5288 Joyce Street Vancouver @ 1:30 pm
Vegan Ostomy Blog
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. 
PHARMACARE COVERAGE OF OSTOMY SUPPLIES
Wondering what ostomy supplies are covered by Pharmacare? Click here 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: TBA and upon request 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 |
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!
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. For more information, contact Joe at 604-313-6336 or joeaiga-bccvan@shaw.ca or info@bladdercancercanada.org COMOX VALLEY
Ostomy Support Group Next Coffee Date: May 30 Our next coffee date is Thursday, May 30th, 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”. MEETING REMINDER Our next meeting is Monday, June 10, 2019 at 7 pm at the Public Health Unit (formerly called Comox Valley Community Health Centre), 961 England Ave, Courtenay. We will be having a “Just Us” evening where we will break into groups by type of ostomy and discuss various ostomy related topics. Each group will have a leader who will ask questions such as: what is your best tip for someone with an ostomy, what clothing do you find works best, what is your biggest challenge, etc. We will then reconvene and review the information discussed. Other meeting dates: October 21 Summer party: August 18 LAST MEETING SUMMARY CLICK HERE VICTORIA
Ostomy Peer Support Group Next Meeting: Monday, May 27 Our next Peer Support Meeting will be held on MONDAY, MAY 27, 2019 because the third Monday of this month falls on the Victoria Day holiday. The May 27 meeting will be at 1:00 pm at Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Road, 2nd Floor Room A Conference Room. Our speaker will be Robin Hryciuk from Nightingale Medical who will have information on a new fulcionel hernia belt, garments and services for ostomates. For information: for our June 17th meeting Mr. Christen Prescott, Coloplast Representative, will be in attendance. Date: Monday, May 27, 2019 Time: 1:00 pm Location: Quality Foods, 27 Helmecken Road, Room A, 2nd Floor Please note the following announcements: 1. Maureen Mann, ET, is retiring effective May 7, 2019, after 17 years as an Enterostomal Therapist at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. She is keeping her private practice at Nightingale Medical Supplies one day per week for patients who obtain their supplies from the Nightingale. As well, she may do casual work in September if necessary. She hopes that younger ET’s will be hired in order to continue to serve the ostomates in our community. 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 MID ISLAND (Nanaimo & Area)
Ostomy Support Group Join us for Lunch Thursday, May 23rd CLICK HERE FOR LUNCHEON INFO NEXT COFFEE BREAK: Friday June 7 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 FRASER VALLEY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
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