BOISE IDAHO AREA OSTOMY
SUPPORT GROUP #068
Boise, Idaho
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COLOSTOMY
ILEOSTOMY
UROSTOMY
Dedicated to the aid of ostomy persons |
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| United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.
UOAA is an association of affiliated, not-profit, support
groups committed to improving the quality of life of
people who have, or will have an intestinal or urinary
diversion.
The UOAA has an official publication-The Phoenix .
To subscribe to the publication, please go to Subscribe . Publication dates
are December, March, June and September.
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BOISE IDAHO AREA OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING SCHEDULE
St Lukes-Meridian--I84 & Eagle Road (Exit 46)
Lower Level--Lemhi Meeting Room
7:15 PM
4th Monday in February, April, June, October and December
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
May 2009 - ISSUE NO. 81
At the last meeting Vaughn Knapp, an oncology social worker with MSTI; had an
informative talk about one's self image after ostomy surgery. This month, Debbie
Hale of Hollister will be bringing samples to show and talk about. Hope to see
you at 7:15pm on Monday, June 22nd at St. Lukes - Meridian lower
level conference room. If you can bring refreshments, call me at 939-7292 (we'll
reimburse you up to $10).
If you have email, please send me your email address so that I can send you
information on a timely basis. Email me at esilverstein@ktvb.com . I added
enmail address on the renewal form.
There will be a fantastic event coming to Boise on June 27th: Take
Steps Walk for Chron's & Colitis to raise awareness of these diseases in our
area. Help to raise funds for continuing research and to hopefully find a cure
for IBD. It will be in Ann Morrison Park and will be a fun filled festival with
activities for all ages. Mark your calendars! Sign up at www.cctakesteps.org .
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE NEXT MEETING DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 30th
AT 5:30PM. This is our annual picnic and pot-luck and it is at my mini-ranch
north of Eagle. However, if you. would like to have it at your house, call me
before August 1st.
Earl
ADVERTISING:
1. Shield Healthcare Catalog 1-800-228-7150 or
www.shieldhealthcare.com.
ET CORNER
Happy summer! It's that time of year when the warm weather can play havoc
with your pouch wear time. The heat, increased perspiration and oil production
by the skin can loosen the adhesive in your appliance. You may find that your
wear time may need to be adjusted, decreasing by a day or two. Swimming is a
wonderful summer activity. Plan ahead with a freshly placed appliance, adding a
special water proof tape to the wafer edge or prep over the wafer edge and skin.
Pink or Hy-tape are two brands of water proof tapes that are skin friendly.
Don't leave your travel pouches in a hot car. They need to be kept cool to
prevent damage to the wafer or plastic. Drink more than other times of the year
to keep well hydrated and enjoy your summer.
- your WOC Nurses at MSTI–Vicki, Kathryn, Sharon, Jill, Stewart & Jessica.
The Boise Idaho Area Ostomy Support Group publishes a Newsletter-OSTO-GEM, which is distributed to all Members.
If you want to join the The Boise Idaho Area Ostomy Support Group, please go to the Membership Application/Renewal form.
How to Contact Us:
Mail:
Boise Area Ostomy Chapter
2304 Ona St.
Boise, ID 83705-3527
Phone:
208-939-7292
(Earl Silverstein)
Email Boise Area Ostomy Support Group
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OFFICERS:
PRES.: Earl Silverstein
SEC/TREAS: Virginia Shumacher
VICE PRES.: Bob Smith
PAST PRES. Louis Thompson
DIRECTOR: Bill Noble -
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Valuable Websites: UOAA.ORG; OSTOMYVILLAGE.COM; UOA.ORG; OSTOMYSOFTWARE.COM;
MEETANOSTOMATE.COM
Everyone receiving this newsletter is encouraged to subscribe to the UOAA's Phoenix Magazine. It is published quarterly and contains a lot of valuable
information and ostomy supplier ads. $25 for 1 yr or #45 for 2 years. Complete and mail the form .
DISCLAIMER: CAUTION - ARTICLES AND INFORMATION
REPRINTED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ARE NOT NECESSARILY ENDORSED BY EITHER THE BOISE
IDAHO AREA OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP OR THE ET NURSES AND MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE TO
EVERYBODY. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR OWN DOCTOR OR ET NURSE FOR THE MEDICAL ADVICE
THAT IS BES FOR YOU.
DECEASED OSTOMATES: If you are aware of members/ostomates who
have passed away, notify an ET at MISTI (381-2772).
CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY: We have always guarded confidentiality
of our membership list unless the member has given permission in writing, is a
chapter officer, or has agreed to have his/her name cited in one or more Chapter
newsletters.
NOTE; Text for this Web Page has been extracted from the
appropriate bi-monthly Newsletter of the Boise Idaho Ostomy Area Support
Group as noted above.
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