Ottawa Ostomy Support Group

Reminder of tonight's meeting - it's fall now, so it's over zoom only. NO IN PERSON. We have the pleasure of welcoming Ann Durkee from Ostomy Canada to our meeting. Ann will provide information on how to apply for funding. Hope to see you there. Wednesday, November 15th.
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Step up for Ostomy is coming soon in September! Every year, Canadians across the country celebrate “living life to the fullest” by participating in a national awareness and fund raising event called Step Up for Ostomy (www.stepupforostomy.ca). There are events across the nation. In Ottawa, we are going to join in on Sept 20th, right after our AGM. As a reminder, our location for 2023/2024 is the Alexander Community Center (located at 960 Silver St.) near Kirkwood and Merivale

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Home - Step Up for Ostomy September 23rd, 2023 Join Ostomy Canada as we Step Up for Ostomy! Our vision at Ostomy Canada is to be Canada’s voice for people living with an Ostomy. Your financial support for our single largest fundraising and awareness event, will help all people who have an Ostomy, and their families; helpin...

OSTOMY CANADA SOCIETY PRESENTS

NATIONAL WEBINAR - JULY 19 2023

Ostomy Canada Society is proud to present its second quarterly webinar of 2023. The webinar topic is “Ostomy Reversal: Reconnection and Recovery”

Guest Speaker: We are thankful to Debra Johnston, MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) for being our guest speaker.

Webinar Details:
Date: July 19, 2023 – 5:00pm ET / 2:00pm PT
Day: Wednesday
Duration: 1 hr
Setup: Microsoft Teams Live Events

Meeting Registration Link:
To register for the webinar, please click on the registration link at https://ostomy.ladesk.com/883150-Live-Events--Webinars.

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Thank you and we can’t wait to see you at the webinar event!

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Two weeks to our June potluck! - hope to see you at Andrew Haydon Park on June 21st, 7 pm - look for our sign to find us! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Haydon_Park)(

Andrew Haydon Park - Wikipedia Andrew Haydon Park is a park on the Ottawa River that is managed by the City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is situated on Carling Avenue at Holly Acres Road.

Martini Madness to raise money for Chrome and Colitis.

What a great day today at our Ostomy Event - thank you to everyone who came out, do our sponsors, and our organizing committee. We couldn't have done it without you all!

Brave story telling from Matteo relating his journey with cancer and the resultant ostomy.

CCRAN. Fun day with the jumbo colon!! Thanks for sharing this with everyone in Ottawa.

It’s ostomy day here at 3199 palladium drive! Exhibitors are getting set up! Come see our giant walk through Colin! We are open til 4. It’s all free.

Reminder to come out to Ostomy Support Group 's free full day Ostomy Education Day this Saturday, April 22nd, 10am-4pm at 3199 Palladium Dr!

Our CCC Ottawa/Gatineau Chapter will be there! Come out for socializing, guest speakers, vendors, lunch, and on site NSWOC for a free ostomy clinic.
To learn more, visit: https://ottawaostomy.ca/ostomy-education-day-and-expo/...

Ostomy Day is less than 1 week away. Come out and see our great speakers: MATTEO FILIOSO - a cancer survivor with a urostomy with a great story to tell as a teenager. Matteo is an inspiring person - he will be a treat to hear from. We also hvae 3 NSWOCs coming to talk: Kim Leblanc, walking us through peristomal issues, Lori Zozzolotto showing us that exercise is not only possible, but beneficial, and our third NSWOC, Cathy Downs helping us all deal with Hernias. Bring your questions and come prepared to learn!

Saturday April 22, 10- 4 pm. 3199 Palladium Drive, free parking and free lunch and lots of conversation!

Hi everyone, I wanted to personally invite you to our Ostomy Education and Supplier Exposition Day on April 22nd.

You have all heard about our speakers, free NSWOC clinic, and that all the major suppliers you may be buying from will be there, but have you heard that Friends of Ostomates Worldwide will also be there accepting any donations you would like to give. This can be surplus supplies or a monetary donation.

To make a private appointment on Ostomy day with an NSWCO, call us at 6134470361 to reserve a time.


​The day starts at 10, goes til 4, but come for any length of time you can​, even if it's only for lunch!​!



Hope to see you at our free event!

Have you heard about our 1 day, FREE, Ostomy event in Ottawa? on April 22, at 3199 Palladium drive in Kanata we will have all the major Ostomy supply vendors out to show your their products and for you to ask questions to. We have 4 amazing speakers. And if you would like to get a personal and private appointment with an NSWOC, make an appointment by calling 613-447-0631. More information can be found at

Ostomy Education Day And Expo – Ottawa Ostomy Support Group The Ottawa Ostomy Support group along with our premier sponsors welcome you to the 2023 Expo! Come visit us on April 22nd and hear from multiple speakers. With an array of topics from inspirational and inspiring to product education and self care, there is something for everyone. No matter if you ar...

Group meeting is this week on Wednesday. (our newsletter had the wrong date) It really is February 15th, at 7 pm over Zoom. Our guest speaker is a nutritionist, Trish Massart. She is an ostomate herself, and will provide advice for eating healthy for yourself and your stoma. Hope to see you there over zoom.

Save the date: April 22, 2023
We are 50 years old - and we have having a party!

NSWOC on site for a free ostomy clinic
Vendor Expo
Guest speakers
Coffee, lunch provided

More info to come

Location: Kinaxis Headquarters
3199 Palladium Drive

Here are the upcoming Convatec Seminar:
Thursday September 22, 1 PM EDT - Register at link below
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Managing Fistulas with Eakin Pouches with Lori Zozzolotto, RN, BScN, NSWOC

(30 minutes)

Eakin wound pouches are designed to contain a fistula, handle an exuding wound and help protect
vulnerable skin. This webinar will focus on where and how to use this innovative product.

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Ostomy Convexity Solutions - A Comprehensive Guide with Lori Zozzolotto RN, BScN NSWOC (60 minutes)

A discussion of the peristomal skin and abdominal irregularities that can lead to difficult -to- manage stomas and how convexity can assist clinicians to deal with those issues. Potential challenges with stomas, causes of leakage and characteristics of convexity will also be examined. A review of what convexity is, different features of convexity products, resolving client issues to increase wear time and how to choose the right convex product to meet individual needs. Live demo of ConvaTec convexity options and discussion. Bring any questions you may have!

Tuesday August 23, 11:00AM EDT – Register at link below
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NSWOC free clinic May 26 2022 -10AM-2PM

Arnprior & District Family Health Team

346 John Street North, Suite 255

613-622-5763 ext.: 1109

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Join our meeting tonight - it starts at 7 but join any time. Lori C from Convatic is talking about recovery and staying active.

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Friends of Ostomates Worldwide, https://fowc.ca/, is preparing a shipment of supplies to Ukraine. They need help with shipping costs - you can donate on their website, and can donate supplies anytime via your local chapter, including Ottawa Ostomy Support Group, or directly to Friends of Ostomates Worldwide.

Friends of Ostomates Worldwide (Canada) - Friends of Ostomates Worldwide (Canada) Welcome to the Friends of Ostomates Worldwide (Canada) website. We invite you to take a look around and read about the many wonderful things that our organization does for Ostomates around the world.

Need to see an NSWOC?
Hollister will be sponsoring a free NSWOC clinic with Jessica Denomy on February 17 from 10-2

There are a few spots left.
Anyone interested are to call the family health team to book

Arnprior & District Family Health Team
346 John St N, Arnprior, ON K7S 2P6 Suite 255
613-622-5763 ext: 1109 ( parking is $4.00 Cash only)

.Good Morning: A reminder Our Monthly meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday February 16th @ 7:00Pm
TOPIC: Ask An NSWOC:

This is your opportunity to ask one of our guest speakers anything pertaining to living with an ostomy.
SPEAKERS: Connie Schultz & Jessica Denomy
Connie is the senior NSWOC at the Ottawa Hospital. Connie has been an NSWOC (ET) since 2003 and has her BA in nursing from Athabasca University.

Jessica graduated from Nipissing University with a degree in nursing in 2003 and as an NSWOC In 2015, She works at both the Renfrew Hospital in acute care and oncology and also at the Arnprior Regional Health Centre

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A few of our local councellors have shared an article about "Grandparent" scams this week- thought I would share it here because fraud and scams are common and dangerous.

The Ottawa Police Service is advising residents of a“grandparent” scam active in Ottawa. Residents should be vigilant when receiving calls for help from supposed family members.

“Everyone thinks they won’t fall for a scam, but these fraudsters are incredibly convincing,” says Sgt. Chantal Arsenault, investigator with the Organized Fraud Unit. “They are counting on the emotional factor to let down your guard. These aren’t simple tricks people are falling for, they are complex, well-planned scams.”

The scenario usually involves a tearful phone call from someone claiming to be a family member. “Their crying will make it difficult to understand what they are saying or to recognize the voice in order to get you to fill in the blanks as to who they are,” warns Sgt. Arsenault.

There is always an urgency to the situation. “That’s to prevent you from thinking too much about what they are asking you to do. The scam works because the vast majority of people are honest and willing to help, particularly if it involves a loved one.”

The caller will advise they have been arrested and they urgently need you to send money or gift cards for their bail.

“That’s not how the legal system works,” says Sgt. Arsenault. “Bail Hearing in Canada takes place in Court and does not necessarily involve money. If there is a financial penalty involved, it is not paid up front and definitely not by pre-paid gift cards or via transfer to someone’s bank account.”

If you get a call like this, here’s what you should do:

Never confirm any personal information over the phone.

Always verify who is calling. If it is a family member as they claim, tell them you will call them back and use the number you have for this person. Don’t use a number given by the caller. Use 411 or the Internet to get the phone number if you don’t have it.

Don’t be pressured. Take some time to process what you have been told, to see if it makes sense. Ask a trusted friend or family member for their opinion, or if in doubt, call your local police service.

Make sure you, and elderly family members or friends, are aware of current scams and how they work. You can get information from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Carol Anne Meehan

Coloplast would like to extend you an invite to our upcoming webinar on Feb 2nd, 2022 from 7-8pm. Needless to say, the 360° View of Ostomy Care in a Pandemic with Rosemary Hill is a very relevant topic amidst our current environment.

With perspectives from patients, clinicians, retail and patient support it is all encompassing and sure to be an insightful presentation.

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Ottawa Ostomy Support Group regular members meeting is January 19 at 7:00PM with Kaila Snider ( peristomal Hernias)
You are welcome to come ask questions or simply listen.