

What We Provide
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fellowship with an ostomy “family”
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support and suggestions from local ostomates
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valuable tips and “how-tos” from ostomates
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the latest regarding Alternate Procedures
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contact information for local ostomy clinics where WOCNs advise about the management and care of ostomies
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contact information for local and national ostomy suppliers and manufacturers.
Why Do We Meet?
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Our presence is encouragement to others.
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No matter how long ago your surgery, no matter how many meetings you have attended, there’s always information to be gained.
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Keep up on newer developments and hear the speakers who are invited with information pertinent to ostomates.
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We may have questions and problems that can be asked and answered at the meeting or researched.
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Give support and encouragement to the volunteers (leaders and trained visitors) and to each other.
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Be role models for new ostomates to show an active life can continue.
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See that many of those who were in trouble are now helping others.
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Learn what’s new in management equipment.
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Feel good with our peer support group.
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Experience a sense of accomplishment and renew a positive attitude for life and fulfillment.
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