Who are we…

Welcome to the Ostomy Support Group – Dayton OH web page. We are associated with the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) and are one of hundreds of ostomy support chapters throughout the US. As a volunteer-based health organization we are dedicated to providing education, information, support, and advocacy for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions. The group provides moral support through people who have learned to live with an ostomy. We welcome ostomates, family, friends, parents of ostomy children, medical advisors, merchants selling ostomy supplies, and anyone who has an interest in making life better for the ostomate.

Support Meetings…

Meetings start at 6:30 pm social, and the meeting starts at 7pm. This occurs on one Monday during the month that is announced in our newsletter. For further details contact daytonostomy@gmail.com.

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When we meet in person it is at the Kettering – Moraine Library, 3496 Far Hills Avenue (see map). Parking is in the rear of the building.

Meetings include: practical ostomy care information; ostomy supply updates by manufacturers’ reps; ET participation when possible; one on one informational exchange with other members; guest lectures; social time; and refreshments.

What do we do…

As an ostomy support group, we offer moral support to those who are facing or have had ostomy surgery. We do this through face-to-face meetings and our monthly meetings. We also print and mail a quarterly newsletter providing tips on how to take care of your ostomy, latest information, and schedule of events at our meetings. Our supply room is available to any ostomate who cannot afford to purchase supplies. Registered Nurses who would like to specialize in Enterostomal Therapy may apply for a grant and ostomate youths between the ages of 11 and 17 may apply for a grant to attend the Youth Rally.

Our Board…

President:
Tom Suman
(937) 299-0143

Please feel free to contact any of our board members with questions you might have.

How do I join…

Chapter dues are $15 per year to receive a newsletter.

You do not have to be a member to come to our monthly meetings. In addition, if you do decide to join our group and do not have the $15 membership, let us know and we will waive the fee.

We need your name, address, spouse’s name, and e-mail address. If you are an ostomate, what type of surgery do you have (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, other). If not an ostomate, you are interested because_______.

Send this information along with a check for $15 payable to the “Ostomy Support Group–Dayton OH”.

Local Ostomy Nurses…

For a list of Ostomy Nurses in the surrounding community, please call or email Tom Suman.

The Ostomy Support Group – Dayton OH complies with IRS Rules 501(c)(3) for charitable non-profit organizations. Membership fees and donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your interest.