Beyond the Bag: A Discussion about Sexuality, Intimacy and Dating with an Ostomy

National Ostomy Canada Society Webinar Series

july 2025

GUEST SPEAKER

Leslie Heath – RN, BScN, MCISc-WH, WOCC(C)

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WEBINAR Details

Date: July 23, 2025 – 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT

Duration: 69 minutes

speaker bio

Leslie Heath – RN, BScN, MCISc-WH, WOCC(C)

Leslie Heath is a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence care who recently retired from Toronto General Hospital. Throughout her career, Leslie developed a strong practice dedicated to supporting individuals living with wounds and ostomies. Her work spanned several decades and included a range of care settings, from community-based services to acute care. Leslie holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Science in Wound Healing from Western University and served as an Adjunct Professor in the University of Toronto’s Continuing Education Program. Leslie was a mentor in the NSWOC program, where she guided students and contributed to numerous Best Practice Guidelines. She also provided education to patients, nurses, and physicians in both hospital and professional settings. In addition to her clinical and academic contributions, Leslie was actively involved with the Ostomy Toronto Support Group and frequently shared her expertise through conference presentations as well as webinars for organizations such as Ostomy Canada. Her commitment to education, mentorship, and lifelong learning was a hallmark of Leslie’s practice, and her impact will continue to resonate in those that she worked with and cared for.

Webinar Disclaimer

While Ostomy Canada Society and our guest presenters will do our best to help answer your questions, any questions requiring a healthcare professional to perform and assessment via telehealth or in-person should be directed instead to the Medical Lifestyle Advisory Committee. We also encourage you to reach out to your physician and/or an NSWOC in your area for further questions that aren’t answered during the webinar. Note as well that recommendations made during a webinar are not intended to be a substitute for seeking professional advice, guidance and treatment.