Next Chapter Meeting Saturday, June 23
1:30 at Collingwood Neighbourhood House
5288 Joyce Street Vancouver
Guest Speakers: Andy Manson & Rob Hill on trekking with an ostomy
Everyone welcome -- bring your questions, share your experiences!
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!
Focus on
Positive Ostomy Awareness: 
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 |
20-50 Ostomy Social April 18
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Mid Island Ostomy Group
Next COFFEE BREAK JUNE 1 Coffee breaks are held at 10:30 am in the Second Floor meeting room of Country Grocer on Bowen Road in Nanaimo. Access is via the stairs to the left of the entrance to the store Cafeteria 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 JUNE 19!!
COMOX VALLEY
Ostomy Support Group COFFEE REMINDER – Our next coffee date is Thursday May 17 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. MEETING – Our next meeting is Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7 pm at the Comox Valley Community Health Centre, 961 England Avenue, Courtenay. LAST MEETING SUMMARY CLICK HERE 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 |
