What We Do | Mmoa

What We Provide

fellowship with an ostomy “family”
support and suggestions from local ostomates
valuable tips and “how-tos” from ostomates
the latest regarding Alternate Procedures
contact information for local ostomy clinics where WOCNs advise about the management and care of ostomies
contact information for local and national ostomy suppliers and manufacturers.

Our presence is encouragement to others.
No matter how long ago your surgery, no matter how many meetings you have attended, there’s always information to be gained.
Keep up on newer developments and hear the speakers who are invited with information pertinent to ostomates.
We may have questions and problems that can be asked and answered at the meeting or researched.
Give support and encouragement to the volunteers (leaders and trained visitors) and to each other.
Be role models for new ostomates to show an active life can continue.
See that many of those who were in trouble are now helping others.
Learn what’s new in management equipment.
Feel good with our peer support group.
Experience a sense of accomplishment and renew a positive attitude for life and fulfillment.