Patrick McKinney’s Story: Leading by Living
Photo Cred: Dave Camara / Camara Photography By Ed Pfueller, UOAA Communications & Outreach Manager If you’re looking for Patrick McKinney you’ll likely find him outdoors. Depending on the […]
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Photo Cred: Dave Camara / Camara Photography By Ed Pfueller, UOAA Communications & Outreach Manager If you’re looking for Patrick McKinney you’ll likely find him outdoors. Depending on the […]
Written by: Brenda Elsagher, Director of Affiliated Support Group (ASG) Affairs, United Ostomy Association of America Support. I’m not talking about my bra, although it could win an Oscar for […]
Ostomates often struggle with fashion and feel their options are limited. Without a doubt, part of the journey to adjusting to your ostomy is finding ways to dress yourself that […]
By Makeda Armorer-Wade How many times have you thought “why me?” Well I get it. An Ostomy is not an elective surgery. Most people who get one are having challenges […]
Caring for a child with short bowel syndrome (SBS), a serious and chronic malabsorption disorder, can often feel isolating and disheartening., , Unexpected barriers and challenges can make the condition […]
Don’t let an ostomy stop you from having some summer fun By Annemarie Finn When I received my bladder cancer diagnosis and the treatment plan, a radical cystectomy with an […]
My name is Katie Lee, and I was diagnosed with stage 1 rectal cancer at age 33, only eight months after the birth of my second child. My tumor was […]
By Elaine O’Rourke, Ostomy/IBD Health Mentor Peristomal hernias are something that every ostomate should be aware of. Although a hernia can occur for a wide variety of reasons, there are […]
In celebration of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Nurse Week 2021, help us to shine a bright light on these special nurses. They give us the hope, support, and specialized […]
I want to tell my story concerning my ileostomy in order for people to understand how it is living with one and how a person can live a normal life […]
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