Ostomy Association of Greater Hartford
Who we are:
The Ostomy Association of Greater Hartford (CT) (OAGH) is a volunteer-based non-profit support group dedicated to providing emotional support and reassurance to anyone who has or will have an intestinal or urinary diversion. Our group welcomes ostomates, family, friends and care-givers.
Where we meet:
West Hartford Senior Center
15 Starkel Road
West Hartford, CT 06117
(See Map)
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How to request a visitor:
The visiting program offers one-to-one support by a trained certified visitor. Visits can be made in person to the hospital or home or via telephone to answer initial concerns of the new patient. A visitor serves as a positive role model for the new ostomate.
| Visitation: | 860.760.6862 |
Who’s on our board:
| President: | Doug Shefsky | 860.985.9901 | ||
| Vice President: | Cheryl Follert | 860.693.0289 | ||
| Treasurer: | Karen McNamara | 860.646.8497 | ||
| Recording Secretary: | Wendy Chase | 860.676.1233 |
How to join:
Ostomy Association of Greater Hartford. Membership includes our bimonthly newsletter, “The Hartford Ostomy Update” (T.H.O.U.)
Print and mail the following information, along with a check for
$15 made payable to the OSTOMY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HARTFORD,
and send to:
Karen McNamara
154 Haystack Road
Manchester, CT 06040
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Date of Surgery:
Circle one: Colostomy / Ileostomy / Urostomy / Other
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