OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS November 2014

OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS
Ottawa Ostomy Support Group
November 2014
Volume 44 # 9
P.O. Box 11134 Station H, Ottawa, ON K2H 7T8
Affiliated Member of Ostomy Canada Society
Charity Registration # 11927 7192 RR0001
Visit Our Webpage At: WWW.OSTOMYOTTAWA.CA
Ottawa Members Meeting
November 20, 2014
7:30 pm
Ontario Medical Supply
1100 Algoma Rd., Ottawa
Topic: Acupuncture & Chinese M edicine
Speaker: W ei Y uan M B. M Sc, M A P hD 3H
Dr Yuan and a colleague will introduce
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine. The
presentation will provide discuss various
methods of pain management.
The meeting will conclude with our regular
announcements followed by refreshments
Ottawa Ostomy Christmas Dinner
Dec.4, 2014 7:00 PM
Ontario Medical Supply
The Ottawa Ostomy Support Group is a
volunteer, charitable organization
dedicated to helping all persons,
including families and caregivers, who
have been affected by ostomy surgery.
Our Mission is to provide practical
support and encouragement to all
ostomates by visiting them at home or in
hospital, holding monthly meetings,
publishing a monthly newsletter and
operating a lending library of ostomy
literature.
NEW~NEW~NEW!
New name, new logo, new website
and new tag line!
The UOAC has a brand new bi-lingual name, logo,
Facebook group and website. Ostomy Canada
Society is doing a whole new branding adventure
by putting OSTOMY first. It is our hope and wish and
dream to make Ostomy a household word ...that
people recognize, understand and accept!
http://www.ostomycanada.ca/
TICKETS:
Members: $15.00
Guests: $20.00
Mission statement:
Only 65 tickets available! Reserve now
Please call Astrid @: 613-829-6332
Mission Statement
Ostomy Canada Society is a non-profit volunteer
organization dedicated to all people with an
ostomy, and their families, helping them to live life
to the fullest through support, education,
collaboration and advocacy.
Tag Line Ostomy Canada – Live Life to the
Fullest!
for Ottawa monthly meetings
"Dull November brings
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the blast,
Then the leaves are whirling fast."
Sara Coleridge
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Greetings all,
Today is one of those dreary fall days; cold, windy and buckets of rain. On the
positive side, my morning walking path is blanketed with a multi coloured carpet
of leaves with the wonderful autumn odors that are a mainstay amid all the
changes that we experience on a daily bases. It’s all part of our changing seasons.
Change! As ostomates, sometimes, I think we have written the book on it. We have had to
adapt in so many ways, both physiologically & emotionally. As we all know, for most of us,
change is not always welcome, however, when we take a step back and look at the options, for
me at least, its’ a no brainer. I am continually amazed at how innovative ostomates are in
dealing with our everyday challenges whether it be dealing with recurring issues and
frustrations or putting notches on our bucket list. This month’s meeting was a really good
example. Over 40 ostomates, friends and partners attended a session on leakage. Cathy Downs
provided a well thought out PowerPoint on Leakage from the perspective of an ET nurse. It was
refreshing, as we usually look inward in dealing with our appliances. After the presentation,
there were three small groups that discussed challenges that one member of the group was
having. The questions asked & suggested solutions were both textbook and sometimes out of
the box, and they all made sense. Afterward, I joined in the fellowship and was so pleased to
hear what people are up to. Back to work, travelling, the honey-do list etc. We are truly
resilient!
Pembroke also hosted a meeting this month with 33 attendees. Pretty remarkable as the first
meeting a couple of years ago there were only 6 or 8 from the area. I spoke briefly on The ADP
initiative by the Canadian Colorectal Cancer Association and offered a report of the biannual
conference in Newfoundland. Doug Graham gave a presentation on OOO.
Although still challenged by the lack of support in Renfrew county, steps are being made with
some additional ET clinics as well as training to the CCAC nursing team in the area. More
resources are required, and local ostomates are working hard to raise awareness of the needs
of their ostomy community.
United ostomy of Canada has made changes, too. See page 1 for their new bilingual name,
logo and tagline.
Do you have a medical Question?
Submit it to [email protected]
Have a great month,
Cheers,
Ian
Suppliers list is included in the September,
January and June editions of the Ottawa
Ostomy Newsletter. If you do not have a copy,
check out our website:
WWW.OSTOMYOTTAWA.CA
or e-mail Kathy
[email protected]
613-558-2653
[email protected]
Articles and information printed in this newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by Ottawa Ostomy
Support Group and may not be applicable to everyone. Consult your Doctor or ET nurse for the medical
advice best for you.
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Musings...
With the coming of Remembrance Day and
the current events in and around Ottawa,
I will let the words of Debbie Holick speak for me.
In Gratitude of Silence
Silent now the soldiers sleep, their tales long laid to
rest.
I knew them not yet still I weep and place a poppy
o'er my breast.
They were husbands, brothers, fathers, sons; so
valiantly they fought.
On shores stained red, on hands and knees; it was
our freedom that they sought.
Couageously they stood their ground but freedom
carries a cost.
Thousands of men were wounded and countless
lives were lost.
So in gratitude of silence and all those who have
served,
sleep now, you have earned it. Your peace is well
deserved.
http://www.remembrancedaycanada.com/poems.php
Hope to see you at the monthly meeting,
Take good care,
Kathy 613-825-6938

and

November 2014
urostomates ~
Foods that cause urine odour:
asparagus
fish
spices
Foods that combat urinary odor:
cranberry juice
yogurt
—————————————————————————To avoid air in the night drainage system, connect
the night bag to a pouch with a quantity of urine in
it. Squeeze the urine through into the night bag and
the body pouch should then remain empty overnight.
Waterproof mattress covers can be obtained from
department stores.
Reusable night drainage bags must be washed
thoroughly after each use and changed after a
maximum of one week. Vinegar or Dettol can be
inserted using a syringe, small funnel or an empty
washing up liquid bottle and then agitated and
flushed through with warm water. It is also
acceptable to use just water.
http://www.urostomyassociation.org.uk/information/top-tipsurostomyassociation/
 [email protected]
2CARE4
MEDICAL LTD.
88 Cornelia Street West, Unit F
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5K9
613-284-1058
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Ottawa Ostomy Support Group
MEETINGS
(7:30 pm)
3rd Thursday
of each month
-except December, June, July and August
Ontario Medical Supply:
1100 Algoma Rd.
Lots of free parking. Wheelchair
accessible.
new ostomates ~ (All Ostomates!)
The following is an excerpt from Shaz’s Ostomy Pages: The Bend In The Road: http://www.ostomates.org/bend.html Parts
will be featured in the next few editions of Ottawa Ostomy News.
Psychologically Coping With An Ostomy -By Rochelle Manor-Bullock, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist
"A bend in the road is not the end of the road, if you remember to take the turn"
This phrase, and title of Joan Lunden's book of principles for dealing with change, characterises what it takes to
adapt to change: A New Perspective.
Having an ostomy requires not just a new lifestyle that incorporates changing an
appliance or chewing food more carefully. It requires a new perspective of
ourselves and the concept of wholeness.
Assumptions About Life
Our culture teaches us that we are entitled to certain things: health, wealth, beauty, fitness, comfort, pleasure
and power. Some people learn early that, because of their skin colour, religious heritage, place of birth, or
physical deformities or handicaps that they are not as privileged. But for many, we grown up with these
assumptions that we are OK and nothing bad will happen to us.
When tragedy strikes for the first time, it brings all the trauma of a world-view shattered. Suddenly, all we grew
to trust and assume is challenged. Perhaps I am vulnerable to pain, loss and discrimination. Grief is a multi-stage,
multi-dimensional process that brings intense feelings and questions:
(continued on page 7)
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WANT HELP FROM A
TRAINED VOLUNTEER
OSTOMATE VISITOR
Call our 24-hour hotline.
emergencies only
between 9pm and 9 am
Answering machine at
times when volunteer is
unavailable.
613-447-0361
Meetings
Can any of you relate?? Taken from Shaz’s Ostomy Pages:
“Picture yourself in the boardroom, surrounded by
executive types in their suits, ties and somber
attitudes. All is going fine until there is a quiet
moment during the meeting when everyone is contemplating a major
point made by one of the executives, when out of the blue, the little
beggar on your abdomen decides to sing an aria. Ileostomies do
make noise. This is a fact. I have never figured out how ostomies
time their vocal outbursts to occur during a 30 second lapse in an
important business meeting. Happens every time. (Hey, you never
know, maybe what they're saying makes more sense than the others
in attendance at the meeting. I'll have to contemplate that one.) Just
for information purposes only, I checked with Midas Muffler, and they
don't make any kind of muffler for this kind of system.”
Janice (aka "The Lady From Glad")
These products were
interesting…
Does anyone wear
specialty undergarments?
Ladies boxer…
http://www.comfizz.com/products/
ostomy/level1/ladies/boxer-highwaistwhite.html
http://www.ostomates.org/xfiles.html
Remembrance Day
http://www.remembrancedaycanada.com/
The poppy's significance to Remembrance Day
is a result of Canadian military physician John
McCrae's poem In Flanders Fields. The poppy
emblem was chosen because of the poppies
that bloomed across some of the worst
battlefields of Flanders in World War I, their red
colour an appropriate symbol for the bloodshed
of trench warfare. A Frenchwoman, Anna E.
Guérin, introduced the widely used artificial
poppies given out today. Some people choose
to wear white poppies, which emphasises a
desire for peaceful alternatives to military action.
Junior waist band…
http://www.comfizz.com/products/
ostomy/junior/girls/waistbandneutral.html
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Tell us about
your clinics.
Ostomy Clinics
Clinics are by
appointment only.
Clinics by date:
November 3, 2014
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Mulvihill Pharmacy
1231 Pembroke Street West
613-735-1079
Pembroke
sponsored by Coloplast; Call Nancy
Remember to call for an appointment.
Ongoing clinics:
St. Elizabeth Ostomy Clinic
30 Colonnade N, Suite 225
2 days a week
613-234-1222 Fee charged
unless under the care of the CCAC
613-738-9661
X 6613
Conval-Aid
Free to Conval-Aid patrons
613-244-4560 2600 Lancaster Rd, Ottawa
Every month
x 5400
613-738-2721
November 20, 2014
Canada Care Medical
1644 Bank Street
sponsored by ConvaTek
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 26, 2014
Ontario Medical Supply
1100 Algoma Road
Sponsored by Hollister
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Premier Ostomy Centre
1-877-809-8277
5887 Cote des Neiges, Mtl.
November 27, 2014
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
(Clinics held weekly)
Shoppers Home Health -Kanata
420 Hazeldeanroad
613-831-6505
sponsored by Coloplast
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!
See page 14
For directions to clinics: www.ostomyottawa.ca
If you are unable to pay, please contact Astrid at
613 829 6332.
Enterostomal
Solutions ...
Cathy Downs, BA, RN
ET is opening a new ET
Clinic!Call or go to
website for
appointments
Address: 3050
Woodroffe Avenue, Suite
9
Phone number: 613-823
-3668
Website:
www.enterostomalsoluti
ons.com
Official opening:
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Don’t forget to bring
your loonies and toonies
for 50/50 draw.
Proceeds support our
library.
Will you be sporting a “stache” this
November in support of Movember?
Always check with your health specialist before following any medical suggestions.
new ostomates ~ (All Ostomates!) continued from page 4
Shock: Numbness, Why Me?
Denial: It's not me.
This is not happening.
Bargaining: I'll try anything.
Anger: If only the doctor was better,
Blame family/job
Depression: I'm damaged goods.
Nothing will be OK again.
Acceptance: I'll do the best I can.
Self-care
For people facing an ostomy, most have addressed these questions related to the illness that brought them to the
point of surgery. Whether it was Crohns, Colitis, Cancer or accident, something challenged the assumption of
health and fitness. Living with illness reveals our vulnerability, facing possible death, dealing with loss of ability.
From a medical perspective, it is easy to say that an ostomy will help you to feel better and improve quality of
life. For most people this is true. The pain and inconvenience of the disease will be gone. But while an ostomy
can restore health and wellness to the physical body, how we cope psychologically will determine how well we
recover from the trauma/illness/surgery/change.
Facing The Fears
An ostomy is a mixed blessing. It is a medical miracle that offers restored health and wellness, energy, activities.
But it leaves a permanent scar and reminder of damage.
When someone (or a loved one) faces ostomy surgery, there are medical fears and questions:
"How bad will the pain be?"
"What are the possible complications?"
"How will I learn to use and change the appliance?"
"How do I find a good surgeon?"
Fortunately, these questions can easily be answered by a Stoma Therapy Nurse. It is the emotionally based fears
and questions that endure long after leaving the hospital.
(continued on page 12)
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OTTAWA OSTOMY OUTREACH (OOO)
Project Coordinator: Astrid Graham
Help OOO… 613 829-6332
November 2014
Please donate unused products and
provide financial help. Please contact the
Project Coordinator, Astrid Graham, to
make arrangements for donations.
Below is just one of the many letters received by our Ottawa Ostomy Outreach project….
Dear Astrid,
My name is Seth and I am 56 years old from Ghana, West Africa. I received your contact when I was soliciting
assistance from other people who could be of help to save my situation.
I had intestinal tumor and was admitted for surgery last year September, 2013 at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana.
During the surgery, the doctors created a two-way colostomy. I also had an infection of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on
my right leg on my sick bed and I am put on warfarin as a result, I sometimes feel numbness in both the hands and legs
and I am asked to take celecoxib 200mg which we cannot get here. I was on the ward for six months before discharge. I
have been using the colostomy bag since then. Now I find it difficult to get some of the bags due to its size, scarcity and
financial constraints.
In search of relief, I talked to a Health Care office and from the discussion they had run out of stock for the required
size or any size I could use. She therefore directed that my contact with you would be of great relief from my situation,
hence my plea.
The attached is the picture of the created colostomy.
These are my problems and you being a health professional should assess and add any other item that would be found
useful to me, please. Thanks for your consideration and assistance.
Seth
As we can see, the stomas are very large and unfortunately the surgeon
created the two stomas far too close to be able to use a normal size flange
and manage well. After talking to an ET, I created a parcel for him and
gave him the ET’s suggestions. The parcel left Ottawa on October 2, 2014.
After receiving our donation I hope his life will improve
I mustache you a question,
but I'll shave it for later.
"Is that a mustache or have
your eyebrows come down
for a drink?"
http://www.jokes4us.com/peoplejokes/
mustachejokes.html
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colostomates –
Just a quick biology 101!
Know your body...
November 2014
Healthy Homemade Pumpkin
Spice Latte
http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2012/10/healthyhomemade-pumpkin-spice-latte/
8 ounces brewed coffee (or 1-2 shots of
espresso)
½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
3 Tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon vanilla
2-3 drops of liquid stevia (or sweetener
of choice)
sprinkle of cinnamon
http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/colectomy/multimedia/
colostomy/img-20007593
In a cup or sauce pan, mix together
almond milk and pumpkin. Cook on
medium heat on the stove top or
microwave for 30-45 seconds.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, spices
and sweetener, place in a cup and use a
frother to foam the milk. You can also use
a blender - just process for 30 seconds or
until foamy.
Pour coffee into a large mug, add
the foamy milk mixture on
top. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Enjoy!
Pancaking happens when there is a
vacuum in the stoma bag and the bag
sticks together. This stops the output
from dropping to the bottom of the bag
and can block the filter. There is then
a risk that the pouch will be pushed off
the abdomen.
What can you do to prevent
pancaking?
Blowing air into the pouch before
putting it on will help stop a vacuum
from occurring. In addition, a drop of
oil or lubricant in the pouch will help
the output to get to the bottom of the
bag.
http://www.coloplast.ca/Ostomy/People-with-an-ostomy/Livingwith-an-ostomy/#section=Coping-with-pouch-issues-ballooning-and-pancaking_115528
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Ileostomates ~
November 2014
Here is a handy table to help you determine where
vitamins are being absorbed. This is just a guideline,
remember to always consult your health professional!
This month is awareness
month for:
Crohn's Disease and Colitis www.ccfc.ca
Diabetes; Incontinence; Lung Cancer;
Movember (Prostate Cancer Awareness);
Osteoporosis; and many more…
Weeks:
6-12
National Senior’s Safety Week
24-30
National Home Fire Safety Week
1 All Saint's Day /Dia de los Muertos
(Day of the Dead)
2 All Souls’ Day / Daylight Savings Ends:
Fall back and change the batteries in
your smoke detectors!
11 Remembrance Day
14 World Diabetes Day
20 National Child Day
25 Internal Day to End Violence Against
Women
27 US Thanksgiving
30 First Sunday in Advent
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The Lifestyle Experts.
See our very own Jo-Ann Tremblay tell her story at
www.ostomycanada.ca
Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month
Throughout the month of November, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
of Canada celebrates the courage of the one in 150 Canadians living with
Crohn’s and colitis through a number of announcements and programs.
See more… www.ccfc.ca/site/c.ajIRK4NLLhJ0E/b.7634591/k.2643/
Crohns_and_Colitis_Awareness_Month.htm
“People living with IBD too often face their conditions in silence, and during Crohn’s and Colitis
Awareness Month we encourage patients to speak up about their symptoms so that we can work
towards quicker diagnosis times and earlier treatment,” says Dr. Kevin Glasgow, CCFC’s Chief Executive
Officer.
“Canada is home to many of the world leaders in IBD research and clinical practice ,” adds Dr. Glasgow.
“I encourage every Canadian to Get Gutsy this November by learning about IBD and realizing that
together we can make a positive difference in the lives of many thousands of Canadians.”
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Moving?
Please send us your
change of address, phone
number and/or email
address.
If your newsletter is returned
and we have not received any
notification, your name will be
removed from the mailing list.
ATTENTION:
Looking for colorectal
cancer survivors...
The CanIMPACT Research Team is currently looking for
Canadian colorectal cancer survivors to participate in
their study looking at ways to improve the coordination
of care for cancer patients throughout the cancer journey.
If you are 19 years of age or older and between 1-4 years post-diagnosis of
colorectal cancer, you may be eligible to participate in a telephone
interview!
For more information, contact Julie (Research Coordinator)
Phone: 1-866-323-1833 (toll-free)
Twitter: @CanIMPACT_Study
Facebook Page: CanIMPACT Study
https://www.facebook.com/pages/CanIMPACT-Study/1471988666355745
This study has been reviewed by the Horizon Health Network Research Ethics Board
(File #2013-1930) and the University of Toronto Research Ethics Board (File #
30063)
GET YOUR
FLU SHOT!!
‘Tis the
season…
Flu shots are
readily available
for free across
the city. You
can get your
shot at your
family doctor’s
office, at
Ottawa Public
Health clinics
http://ottawa.ca/en/
residents/publichealth/flu-clinics
and at
Rexall and
Shopper’s Drug
Mart
Pharmacies.
About CanIMPACT: A Canadian research team of healthcare providers, researchers
and policy makers committed to improving the coordination of care for cancer
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new ostomates ~ (All Ostomates!) continued from page 7
 Fear others not accepting the ostomy
 Being seen as damaged or defective
 Losing sexuality (not attractive)
 Fear of being "found out" (odour, accident)
 Fear of having to change (clothing style, job, activities)
 Fear of being out of control
It is interesting to note that most of these emotional fears are really about how others treat us.
The Key Is Your Attitude
"When we can no longer change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." Victor Frankel.
How people face change and fear is somewhat determined by their personalities. It is extremely difficult, if not
impossible, to go from a cantankerous, bitter, grumpy person to one who easily copes with pain and change with a
positive spirit. But the more we know about ourselves and the more we are willing to be open to change, the better
our resiliency and coping will be.
"The good news is that the bad news can be turned into good news when you change your attitude." Robert
Schuller.
Psychologists have developed numerous theories to describe how our thoughts/emotions/actions are interrelated to
one another. A change in any part of the system automatically influences change in other areas. If one focuses on
the emotionally based fears listed above, life will be a miserable experience. But, if we can think positively and
take care of ourselves positively, the positive emotions of acceptance will come.
We all know that a positive attitude is a good thing. But in times of change and transition, it can be critical.
Emotional and physical healing is enhanced when one thinks positively. Research on brain chemicals and cognition
levels reveals that positive thoughts release endorphins (like those released during a "runner's high") while negative
thoughts release the chemicals seen during major depressive episodes. Positive thinking alone can't pull someone
out of a major depressive episode, but for many, a daily dose of positive thinking can get us through a lot of stress.
See more in December Ottawa Ostomy News, or if you can’t wait, read on at: http://www.ostomates.org/bend.html
Make your
newsletter
better…

Do you have a story, an
experience or an
acknowledgement that you
would like to share?
Do you have an idea for
our newsletter?
Feel free to contact Kathy:

[email protected]
613-825-6938
There will be a Comment
box at monthly meetings.
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Helping hands:
VISITING CO-ORDINATOR:
613-747-0361
LIBRARIAN:
Anne Edwards
613-824-9391
GREETERS:
Brenda Denike & Dorthy Toop
GOOD & WELFARE
Dorothy Toop
NEWSLETTER EDITOR:
Kathy Torunski
613-825-6938
[email protected]
NEWSLETTER MAILING:
Ken & Betty Zomer 613-824-1530
MEDICAL ADVISORS:
Dr. R. Boushey
Vickie Meyouhas
WANTED:
VicePresident
needed for
2014-2015
term on the
board.
Interested?
Call Ian.
WWW.OSTOMYOTTAWA.CA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014-2015
President:
Ian MacNeil
Email: [email protected]
Vice-President: ***available***
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer:
Alice Alexander
Email: [email protected]
Recording Secretary:
Doug Graham
Membership:
Astrid Graham
Directors:
Margaret Hopper
Steve Ferguson
Vickie Meyouhas
Cheryl McGrath
Gerald Jones
613-558-2653
Board of Directors Meetings
7:00 PM; 2nd Thursday of the month
Canadian Cancer Society Ottawa
1745 Woodward Drive
You are encouraged to join as an observer.
SUPPORT GROUPS
UOA of CANADA INC
Suite 501, 344 Bloor St. W
Toronto,
(Courtesy of Hollister)
Email: [email protected]
Website:
1-888-969-9698
416-595-5452
Fax 416-595-9924
www.ostomycanada.ca
COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Email: [email protected]
613-745-8048
OTTAWA OSTOMY OUTREACH
(Collecting donated supplies)
SASO
- Spouses and Significant Others
613-829-6332
[email protected]
1-888-969-9698
[email protected]
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tip~ Contact the various
suppliers to get free sample of
their products. See the our
website or the September
newsletter for a list of suppliers.
Good and Welfare
If you are, or know someone
who wishes to receive a card or
be acknowledged in the
newsletter for a
significant milestone. Please tell
a member of the board.
Car Pooling?
Do you need a ride to
meetings?
Please call the Hotline:
613-447-0361.
This newsletter is supported totally by our advertisers.
Purchase goods or services from them whenever
possible.
Receive the newsletter via
email.
Go green!
Membership Application for Ottawa Ostomy Support Group. (New & Renew)
Membership is open to all ostomates, family members, medical and health care professionals, ostomy equipment suppliers and
any other interested persons.
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