The deadline to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) to receive the one-time payment has been extended from September 25, 2020, to December 31, 2020. To learn more about the Disability Tax Credit and how it applies to people living with an ostomy, visit this page.
DetailsWe publish a newsletter called Ostomy Canada Connects four times a year. The latest issue is shown below: Click here to download the file.
DetailsVirtualStomaStroll_countdown2020 Ostomy Canada Stoma Stroll 2020 Video Premiere Go to www.stomastroll.ca to view an inspiring video of people with an ostomy living life fully! While you are there consider donating to support the good work done by Ostomy Canada A big thanks goes out to all who contributed their pictures and To our sponsors B Braun,…
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Hello Everyone… Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. — Mahatma Gandhi It seems like we are now entering the second wave of the of COVID-19 pandemic. “The reality is its up to each of us, together our collective actions will decide if we face…
DetailsQuestion: I’d always heard that patients shouldn’t use donut cushions following surgery to close the anus, as it can spread the cheeks apart and impede healing. Lately, though, I’ve been hearing that some surgeons say it depends on whether the patient has a skinny or well-padded bottom – which will either spread the wound open…
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YOU ARE INVITED!CANADA OSTOMY DAY | OCTOBER 3, 2020We cannot be together but we can come together virtually to raise awareness and fundsfor Ostomy Canada Society and its national support network.Go to WWW.STOMASTROLL.CA on October 3, 2020, to seea video of how individuals across Canada live their lives to the fullest,and then make a donation…
DetailsIt is that time of year again where we celebrate ostomates around the world and this year is no different! This year marks the 10th anniversary of Ostomy Awareness Day and we are proud to stand with the entire ostomy community in celebration. Ostomy Awareness Day this year, is Saturday October 3rd, 2020. I…
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DetailsQuestion: I’ve had my ostomy since 2016. Last November I had an obstruction due to a hernia. My surgeon referred me to a surgeon specializing in laparoscopic parastomal hernias. I had my surgery on January 8/20. Unfortunately, he could not do it laparoscopic or with mesh do to scar tissue. I now have the hernia…
DetailsHello Everyone… Ask yourself what is really important, and then have the wisdom and courage to build your life around your answer. Our Ostomy Edge newsletter has returned to its regular monthly schedule. We hope you’ve enjoyed the twice monthly editions we’ve shared this summer to help you stay connected to the OASC group until…
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Hello everyone… August is like the Sunday of Summer. Summer vacations are coming to an end, school is about to begin again, and we are no longer able to lose all track of what day of the week it is… If you have the power to make someone happy, do it.The world needs more of that.…
DetailsPresident’s Award can be bestowed on any one of its members or associates. The award is presented annually to the individual, at the Annual Conference, who the President deems to have demonstrated outstanding voluntary service on behalf of the organization. The award can be presented to any member at any level of the organization or…
DetailsQuestion I have had an ileostomy since 2015. I am seasoned and understand everything about bag options and changing flanges etc. In August (1 year ago) i had stoma relocation surgery from the right side of my stomach to the left, after 3 hernia correction surgeries. After the relocation, my flange would not fasten to…
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On July 17, 2020, the Government of Canada announced a one-time $600 payment in recognition of the extraordinary expenses faced by persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.This payment of up to $600 will be automatically issued to persons with disabilities. Payments are expected to be issued beginning this Fall.These individuals include those who …
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