Calgary Ostomy June 2023 E-News
Summer season is almost upon us and we have plenty of events coming up. Join the Calgary Ostomy for support, education and more!
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Calgary Ostomy April 2023 E-News
Did you know the Calgary Ostomy Society is the same age as the Calgary tower? Celebrate our 55th Anniversary with us on April 16. Please see our April 2023 E-News for events and updates, including a new volunteer, Alyson!
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Calgary Ostomy March 2023 E-news
Calgary Ostomy Society will be holding our 55th Anniversary Celebration on April 16. Please check our March E-News for plans, events, and updates.
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Calgary Ostomy February E-News
The Calgary Ostomy Society is turning 55 this month! Please check our February E-News for celebration plans, events, and updates. We are also pleased to announce the COS Young Adults Group is back.
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Calgary Ostomy January News and Events
Happy New Year from the Calgary Ostomy Society! Please check our January 2023 Newsletter for events, news and our Christmas Recap.
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Christmas Social & Auction Was A Big Success!
Calgary Ostomy Society held another successful Christmas Event on December 7 at the Kerby Centre, which included a dinner and auction.
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Step Up For Ostomy 2022 Recap
Calgary Ostomy Society hosted the Step Up For Ostomy on October 1, 2022, with about 75 people in attendance for an awareness walk and Ostomy Expo.
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G.I. Joe Didn’t Have It This Bad – Jerry’s Colostomy Story
In 2014, after months of ill health, a cancerous rectal mass was discovered, and Jerry received life-saving colostomy surgery. Here is a story about his health challenges and an honest discussion on colon cancer’s aftermath from a mental and physical perspective.
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Exciting Updates From AADL
Ostomates will be excited to learn that AADL has recently made some significant updates, including eligibility for those with private insurance, and maximum pricing and quantity increases for ostomy products.
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Urostomy Surgery – Donna’s Story
Donna has suffered from Cauda Equina Syndrome, a rare disorder which causes loss of bowel & bladder control, since 1985. After dealing with countless UTIs, urostomy surgery was the ultimate solution. In this edition, she shares her experience with prep, surgery & recovery.
