Self Image and the Ostomate
Two years ago, I was invited to accompany Jeanine Gleba, the Advocacy Manager for the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) to Capitol Hill to help legislators understand the importance of funding of Digestive Disease issues. It was an amazing experience, and one I looked forward to repeating last year. But the timing made me […]
We all have our fantasies, so come along with me as I describe one of mine…new ostomates (those with ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy, all having had stoma surgery) would begin their adjustment to their new life with all of their questions answered, they would have knowledge and be welcomed into an Ostomy Support Group, they […]
Every once in a while, something exciting happens that is totally unexpected. My week was certainly made when something unexpected and exciting happened to me! Tuesday’s emails brought with it great news from the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) that their Board of Directors has approved the formation of a Patient Advisory Board (PAB). […]