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Group offers support to ostomy patients - The Wenatchee World Online

Group offers support to ostomy patients The Wenatchee World Online WENATCHEE — Carl Andersen is upbeat about his medical condition. “It isn't the end of the world 'cause you have a pouch,” said the 79-year-old Wenatchee man. Andersen has an ileostomy. In 2006, doctors removed his colon and brought the end of his ...

Nursing with empathy: Childhood cancer survivor beats odds, helps others - Glens Falls Post-Star

Nursing with empathy: Childhood cancer survivor beats odds, helps others Glens Falls Post-Star Great Comebacks is sponsored by ConvaTec, a developer and marketer of medical technologies for community and hospital care, in partnership with the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation; the United Ostomy Associations of America; the Intestinal Disease ...

Comox Valley group sees increase in Ostomates - Canada.com

Comox Valley group sees increase in Ostomates Canada.com "Whether it is a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy, we have them all represented at our meetings". The most common reasons for ostomy surgery are: colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. People who have an ostomy must ...

Health Notes: Offering health and wellness news in the area - Bridgeport News

Health Notes: Offering health and wellness news in the area Bridgeport News Bridgeport Hospital will sponsor a free ostomy support meeting Sunday, Feb. 19, 2 pm, Visiting Nurse Services of Connecticut, 40 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull. Meeting is open to anyone/significant others who has had/or will have an ostomy operation, ... and more »

Health briefs for Jan. 25 - North County Times

Health briefs for Jan. 25 North County Times Changes in your diet and lifestyle are highly effective at improving health and preventing disease. Free. "Breast Health: Truths & Myths," 6 pm Tuesday, Palomar Medical Center, Graybill Auditorium, 555 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido. Free.