Who We Are

We are a group of people with something in common – we, a family member or friend have an ostomy. We are encouraged to share our personal experiences, support each other & hopefully learn something new along the way. It’s a very informal setting, in a safe environment. We often say that there are no dumb questions, because there’s at least one person that has had that very question at one point in their ostomy journey.

Where We Meet

Covenant Healthcare Harrison Campus
1447 N. Harrison
Saginaw, MI 48602 (see map)

When We Meet

We gather quarterly – approximately every 3 months. We usually have an Event listed on our Facebook page (see link below), and it’s always on the front page of our newsletter.

Our Officers

Margarita Grierson, President: I live in Saginaw and am a full time employee at the Eagles Club in Carrollton.

Jessica Bierlein, Treasurer: My ileostomy was 37 years old in April. Wow, where have the years gone? I have been in the ostomy support group since 1981 and have seen many changes to the group. I am a retired Registered Nurse and married now to a guy I went to school with. I have 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Some live in the Detroit area and some are in Florida, therefore, traveling is always on the agenda.

Since retiring from nursing, I spend a lot of time helping people out and taking care of my mom who is soon to be 97, which keeps me busy. Reading, knitting, sewing and visiting people are my favorite pastimes – much better than housecleaning.

Linda Mattson, Secretary: I’ve had my ileostomy since 2013, thanks to my progressive Crohn’s Disease. But quite honestly, it was the best decision I’ve had to make. The surgeons & staff down at the U of M Medical Center in Ann Arbor were wonderful, both before and after surgery.

I’ve been in the medical field, as a Medical Assistant and Research Coordinator for most of my adult life. Now I’m a Senior Caregiver for a great woman with Dementia. I have three grown children and love spending time with my immediate & extended family. We look for any excuse to be able to get together to celebrate a birthday, graduation, retirement or on a vacation.

This support group in Saginaw is a great group of people from all walks of life, going through some of the same things as many of us and I’m happy to be a part of it.

Contact Information

Email: saguoaa@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/saguoaa