BOISE IDAHO AREA OSTOMY
SUPPORT GROUP #068
Boise, Idaho
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ILEOSTOMY
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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
JUNE, 2008 - ISSUE NO. 75
Marilyn Jennings from NORCO gave her usual informative presentation at our
last meeting. this month the meeting will be on June 30th at
7:15pm in the loser level conference rooms at St. Lukes in Meridian. The
"Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine" will have a representative
speak about their services. They now have a clinic in Meridian as well as in the
Boise Elks Rehabilitation Hospital. Of course there will be several ET Nurses in
attendance if you need advice plus they will be providing the refreshments.
I have several items to hand out at the meeting: (1) A Convatec Free sample
Offer; (2) A 177 page "Patients Cancer Guide" (I have plenty to go around)’ (3)
A Parthenon Ostomy Supply catalogue.
The Northwest Chapter of the Chron’s & Colitis Foundation of America is
hosting an education conferee for IBD patients, family and friends on Saturday,
June 21st at they Ameritel Inn - Boise Spectrum (7499 W. Overland),
Arrow Rock South Room from 8:30am to 2pm. It is free of charge, but you must
register so that you can receive a continental breakfast and boxed lunch - call
877-703-6900 and ask for Jessica as soon as you receive this newsletter -
seating is limited - reserve your space today.
The 2008 UOAA NW Regional Conference is September 12-14 in Seattle - call
Janet at 425-338-5675 or Steve at 253-531-9288 for information and registering
prior to August 29th, or see me at the meeting.
Hope to see your on June 30th at 7:15pm.
Earl
ADVERTISING: I have literature on those listed below -
(1) Duke Medical Supply - 888-678-6692 or
www.dukemedicalsupply.com
- call and speak to a person!
(2) Parthenon - 800-453-8898 or
www.parthenoninc.com.
(3) Northwest Express - 800-962-9513 -
www.nexpmed.com - call and speak
to a person
(4) Hollister - Free newsletter - 800-323-4060
ET CORNER
Summer is coming, believe it or not! We are busy trying to schedule our
vacations and figure out how to get all our work done at the same time. Jill
just got back from a 10 day biking trip around southern Idaho. Sharon is going
fishing and Kathyrn is going to a family reunion. Vicki is set for 2 summer
camps with the ACS "Camp Rainbow Gold" near Ketchum. this month’s meeting is
about a wonderful community program that the Elk’s Hospital has developed. The
Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine treats patients with many
problems. Diabetics often develop sores on feet and legs that require medical
treatment. Also, the Center treats surgical and non-healing wounds and problems
with swelling or edema. So the program will be interesting if not directly
related to ostomy surgery. Hope to see you all at the meeting.
-your ET Nurses–Vicki, Kathryn, Sharon, Jill, Stewart and Kim.
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
informaiton and ostomy supplier ads. $25 for 1 yr or #45 for 2 years. Complete and mail the form .
DISCLAIMER: The documents contained within these web pages are presented expressly for informational purposes only. In no way are any of the materials
presented here meant to be a substitute for professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner, nor should they be construed as such. ALWAYS
check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, or before starting a new program of treatment. The sysop is not responsible
or liable, directly or indirectly, forany form of damages whatsoever resulting from the
use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied by these documents.
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