On May 29th the NSWOCC Wound Ostomy and Continence Institute is holding its Virtual Graduation Ceremony. Karen Campbell of London, Ontario, is the recipient of the 2019 Ostomy Canada WOC – EP Nurses Award. She will be recognized at the graduation ceremony. Karen E Campbell – Bio Her education and certifications includes: BScN, MScN, PhD,…
DetailsDear Everyone, With sadness, I am writing to inform you that Dielwen (Di) Bracken died suddenly this morning, May 29, 2020. For those of you who knew Di, this is a very sad moment as we have lost someone who was a great advocate for persons living with an ostomy. During her terms as President…
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Question My aunt just came home from the hospital on Friday after a colostomy (as well as 2 other surgeries). As she is legally blind this will be a big challenge for her going forward. Do you have any resources you might recommend in a situation such as hers? She lives in the Sutton Ontario…
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Question I’ve noticed that I lost 6 pounds overnight. I know the scales are accurate. I could feel it in my clothes as well. How is this possible? Is this common? Response Regardless of the type of ostomy or bowel diversion, it is not typical to experience a 6-pound weight loss overnight. Having said…
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ADP Grant Applications for Ostomy: Change in procedure due to COVID-19- Please be aware Dear NSWOCC Ontario Members, Re: Pandemic impact on ADP Ostomy Funding Process – Temporary Measures in Place We want to make sure that you have received the two attached documents which are in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and ADP Funding for Ostomy…
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May 5, 2020, is #GivingTuesdayNow and Ostomy Canada Society can really use your donations. Click here to see our Giving Tuesday page.
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Serving on the Board of Directors is not a difficult task. Meetings are held online once a month. You may be asked to join a committee and help set up programs. But in the end, you are helping other people living with an ostomy! The deadline is May 31, 2020. Click here for the Nomination…
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Question I’ve had an ostomy for about 5 years but in the last 3 months, the skin under and around the ostomy bag just doesn’t want to stay healed. It’s in a constant state of “red and weeping” or “dry, scabby and peeling”. If I get a handle on it, this doesn’t last. I use…
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With regret and due to the spread of COVID-19, Ostomy Canada Society has made the decision to cancel the Ostomy Canada Youth Camp to be held from July 5 to 10, 2020. The health and safety of campers was our main concern. Stay well and keep safe. See you again in 2021! Ann Ivol, President, Ostomy…
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Question I am 84 yrs. old. I have an ileostomy which I have had for about 29 years, on my right side. A skin sag has developed about one inch below the stoma and is causing adhesion problems for my appliance. I use ConvaTec SUR-FIT Natura Stomahesive Flexible wafer REF 125264. I use Coloplast Brava…
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Question I was operated on in January and have had no difficulty with my appliances (Hollister), except, most evenings it fills up with more air than urine and I need to empty about every 45 minutes. Is this normal and is there any way to prevent it from happening? Response Your night system should…
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For the latest information about Ostomy Canada Society, read our quarterly newsletter: OstomyCanadaConnectsApril2020 Click here to download the file.
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Question I have had an ileostomy for over 15 years now. I have most recently been having very very high watery output several times a day. I am concerned about dehydration and have been consuming diluted electrolyte drinks. I have been hospitalized with very low and nondetectable levels of magnesium in the past, as a…
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Ostomy Canada Society is pleased to announce the 8th annual Canada Ostomy Day on October 3, 2020. The purpose of the Canada Ostomy Day is to raise awareness of the estimated 70,000 people living in Canada with an ostomy. Many chapters and peer support groups across Canada will join in the Stoma Stroll Awareness Walk, see…
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