OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS
United Ostomy Support Group, Ottawa, Inc. P.O. Box 11134, Station H, Nepean, ON K2H 7T8 April 2011 Affiliated Member of United Ostomy Association of Canada Volume 41 #4 Charity Registration #11927 7192 RR0001 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.OSTOMYOTTAWA.CA
Mission Statement The United Ostomy Support Group, Ottawa Inc. is a volunteer, charitable organization dedicated to helping all persons, including families and caregivers, who have been affected by ostomy A P R I L surgery. Our Mission is to provide practical support and encouragement to all ostomates by visiting them at home or in hospital, holding Meetings start at 7:30 pm. monthly meetings, publishing a monthly newsletter and operating a lending library of ostomy literature. OUR MEETINGS (7:30 pm) April 21 - We will have a Rap Session are held on the third Thursday of each month, April 30 - Ostomy Expo and Information Day except December, June, July and August. Embassy West Senior Living, 1400 Carling Avenue, December and June are at other locations. Ottawa where there will be speakers, manufacturers, The meeting room is located at; and retailers. See Pages 4 & 5 Canada Care Medical Building, 1644 Bank Street at Heron Road Selling Raffle Tickets (Behind Canada Tire Store) April 8 + 9 Carlingwood Mall We need your help Lots of free parking. Wheelchair Accessible. April 14 + 15 Hazeldean Mall call Donna For more information about our group, call our April 20 + 21 Bayshore 613-591-0627 Hotline 613-447-0361 or visit our website www.ostomyottawa.ca St. Laurent to be confirmed
NOTICE: When in doubt about meeting cancellation during bad weather, call any director.
TO OBTAIN HELP FROM A TRAINED VOLUNTEER OSTOMATE-VISITOR Call our 24 hour hotline (emergencies only between 9 pm and 9 am) Answering machine at times when volunteer is unavailable. Your call will not be ignored 613-447-0361
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS You'll never President: Debbie Lalonde 613-836-1791 walk alone.
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer/Membership: VISITING CO-ORDINATOR: Donna Cheetham 613-591-0627 LIBRARIAN: Recording Secretary: Alice Alexander 613-747-9904 Alice Alexander 613-747-9904 Directors: NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Doug Graham 613-829-6332 Deborah Lalonde 613-836-1791 Ian MacNeil 613-558-2653 NEWSLETTER MAILING: Win Mobley 613-733-6270 Ken Zomer 613-824-1530 Dorothy Toop 613-257-8085 Judith Wouk 613-233-0740 MEDICAL ADVISOR Enterostomal Therapists Shirley McSavaney, Andree Bonhomme RN, ET RN, DPhN, ET Centre Hospitalier de Gatineau…………………….…………..819-561-8100 Sylvie Chomyshyn, RN, ET, Carefor, Ottawa…...…………....613-749-7557 Dawn Christensen, BScN, RN, ET, KDS Professional Consulting UOA of CANADA INC ………………………………………………………….613-738-2721 Suite 501, 344 Bloor Street West, Marilyn Dixon, RN ET, Brockville, ON……………...... 1-613-345-0630 Toronto, ON M5S 3A7 Diane Dutrisac, RN, ET, BScN, Carefor Ottawa………...…….613-749-7557 Phone: 416-595-5452 Fax 416-595-9924 Natalie Fournier, RN, ET, BScN, CHEO Toll Free: 1-888-969-9698 (Courtesy of Hollister) Debbie Howe, RN,ET, Saint Elizabeth Health Care…..….…..613-738-9661 Email: [email protected] Vida Johnston, RN, ET, BScN, KDS Consulting……..…...... 613-738-2721 Website: www.ostomycanada.ca Kim LeBlanc, RN, ET, BScN, KDS Consulting…………..…....613-738-2721 Virginia McNaughton, RN, ET, McNaughton Consulting …….613-596-4972 COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Brian Meloche, ET, Canada Care Medical ………………...….613-234-1222 613-745-8048 Email: [email protected] Shirley McSavaney, RN, DPhN, ET………………………...... 613-824-7115 FRIENDS OF OSTOMATES WORLDWIDE ENTEROSTOMAL THERAPISTS (Serving Hospital Patients Only) Website: www.fowcanada.org Diane Gregoire, RN, ET, BScN, CHEO (Spina Bifida) 613-737-7600 x2583 Sue Sarrazin, RN, ET Ottawa Hospital, Civic ……….613-798-5555 x16312 UOA 20/40 YOUNG ADULT GROUP Christine Murphy, RN, ET, Ottawa Hospital, Civic ….613-798-5555 x79494 819-647-5632 Connie Schulz, RN, ET, Ottawa Hospital, General….613-798-5555 x79494 SASO - Spouses and significant others
905-387-6662 Email: [email protected] PELVIC POUCH & ILEOSTOMY SUPPORT Whatever you do in love is forever etched GROUP Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto. in the hearts of those it affects. 416-586-4800 Extension 8349
Are you going to move or have you already moved? Don‘t forget to send us your change of address. Also, don‘t forget to let us know if you change your email address. Returned newsletters WILL NOT be for- warded. If the newsletter is returned as undeliverable, and we have not received any notification, the name will be taken off the mailing list. April 2011 OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS Page 3
From the President’s Desk: Hi Guys: We are springing forward to new beginnings with our Ostomy Expo and we look forward to NO snow, lots of green grass and beautifully colourful flowers which we hope to see soon. At our March Meeting, it was a very lively evening with the ET panel, Debbie Howe from St. Elizabeth and Diane Gregoire from CHEO. We want to thank these two ladies for giving up their evening to spend their time with us. Debbie explained that St. Elizabeth has opened an Ostomy clinic which will be 2 half days a week. If you are under the care of the CCAC there is no charge, but if you are not under their care, there will be a fee charged. Thank you everyone who brought goodies, helped set up, clean up, make coffee, etc. Your contributions and help are most appreciated. Time is marching on rather quickly. Only another month to the day of our Ostomy Expo and Information Day and the draw for the exquisite quilt which is April 30th. I have included in this newsletter all the information about our Ostomy Expo. There will be 4 speakers. The manufac- turer rep‘s will be there, local retailers and a couple of clothing retailers who make custom ostomy articles of clothing We have received some prizes, so there will be draws throughout the day. We are inviting you to be an active participant at the Ostomy Expo either as a helper or as our guest. Please plan to be there, you may even win something!!!! Donna has arranged for a spot and dates in Carlingwood April 8 & 9, Hazeldean Mall April 14 & 15, Bayshore April 20 & 21 and St. Laurent (to be confirmed) to sell the raffle tickets. Please contact her with times that you are available to help out. This raffle is a fundraiser and we need your help. Volunteers are the basis of our organization; We can really use your help even if it’s just for an hour or 2. Don’t leave it up to your Board of Directors. Respectfully, Deborah Lalonde 613-836-1791 [email protected] HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP??? Some members have yet to send their renewal. If you are unable to pay, please contact Donna at
613-591-0627. If we don‘t hear from you, you will no longer receive the newsletter. PLEASE RENEW TODAY! “No Scent is Good Sense” Membership Thank You Corner In consideration of others, please do not wear perfumes, Welcome New Member(s): B. Glover colognes, deodorants or any Thank you for your donations: D. Lamirande, D. scented products to meetings. Graham, J. Pelkola, M. Burchell, R. Graham, R. Baser, L. Cook, J. Justus, K. Nakano, K. Shoom Page 4 OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS April 2011
OSTOMY EXPO and INFORMATION DAY
April 30th, 2011 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Embassy West Senior Living 1400 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON
United Ostomy Support Group, Ottawa, Inc. celebrates 40 years of supporting the community .
With our Partners
For more than 30 years, ConvaTec has Since introducing our first ostomy pouch created innovative products and offered in 1964, Hollister has been improving unique services that enhance patients‘ quality of life for people who have had lives. With four key business divisions – ostomy surgery. Our goal at Hollister is Ostomy Care, Wound Therapeutics, to provide quality resources and services Continence and Critical Care and that help people to resume their lives Infusion Devices, and maintain their lifestyles after ostomy ConvaTec products have global recogni- surgery. tion and continue to be formidable com- petitors in the global marketplace. For more information, please visit www.convatec.ca. There is no entry fee. We do need your help. April 2011 OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS Page 5 Guest Speakers Sponsor Honorary Chair - Ray Desjardins
10:30 - 11:30 Dr. Robin Boushey: Ostomy Experience At Our Hospitals
Exhibitors Dr. Boushey is a colorectal surgeon and an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery at the University of Ottawa. Robin is an active clinician, whose main clinical interests focus on all types of colorectal diseases with an emphasis on minimal invasive surgery or colon and rectal cancer, diverticular disease, and anal sphincter reconstructions.
12:00 - 1:00 Brock Masters: Reach For The Sky. Interview by Nicole Denis, E.T.
Brock Masters was born April 8, 1980 and was diagnosed with Spina Bifida Occult at the age of 10. As a result Brock underwent a battery of surgery enabling him to maintain his ability to walk and maintain some sensory in his lower limbs. He had colostomy surgery in 2000 providing him with the quality of life he enjoys today.
1:30 - 2:30 Doug Graham: Travelling With An Ostomy
As Past President of the North and Centrall America and Caribbean Ostomy Association, Doug has travelled extensively throughout the America‘s, Africa and Europe. He will share some of his observations, experiences, tips and will answer questions. 3:00 - 4:00 Enterostomal Therapy Nurse Contributors Pre and post-op surgery and role of the ET in your recovery.
ConvalAid Free Ostomy Clinic
Carleton Place/Stittsville Sponsored by Drugmart Home Instead By Appointment Only
Some folks …. wear glasses, 10 am to 1:30 pm hearing aids, or have dentures call 613-558-2653 and some folks have an ostomy! Page 6 OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS April 2011
Ostomy Clinics Articles and information DO YOU KNOW OF ANY printed in this newslet- ter are not necessarily CLINICS THAT ARE NOT endorsed by United Ostomy LISTED HERE? Support Group and may not PLEASE LET US KNOW. be applicable to every- one. Consult your Doctor or ET nurse for the medi- If you wish to attend a clinic please call cal advice best for you. for appointment.
ConvalAid 2600 Lancaster Rd, Ottawa 613-738-2721 Every Month, please call for appointment. Ottawa Ostomy Outreach St. Elizabeth Ostomy Clinic 30 Colonnade N Suite 225 613-738-9661 Ext 6615. There is a fee charged unless you are under the care of the CCAC. 2 days a week.
The following clinics are sponsored by ConvaTec Canada Care Medical 1644 Bank St, Ottawa Please save unneeded 613-234-1222 3rd Thursday of month 10 am - 2 pm ostomy supplies and Shopper’s Home Health 1011 Princess St, Kingston bring them to any 613-531-4104 Last Saturday of month 10 am - 2 pm monthly meeting. Or you can phone Following clinics are sponsored by Coloplast Astrid Graham Mulvihill Drug Store 1231 Pembroke St W, Pembroke 613-829-6332 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 613-735-1079 April 4, Jun 6, Sept 12, Nov 7
Ontario Medical Supply 1100 Algoma Road, Ottawa. Good and Welfare 613-244-8620 Last Wednesday of month 12 pm - 4 pm UOSG is a caring community. Shoppers Home Health 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Many members and friends May 26, Oct 27 1675 Tenth Line Rd, Orleans have been reaching significant 613-834-3070 milestones: - 85th birthday June 30, Aug 25, Nov 24 Westgate, 1309 Carling Ave, - 50th wedding anniversary Ottawa 613-725-0608 - marriage - death of a loved one Sept 29 410 Hazeldean Rd, Kanata 613-831-6505 - birth of a child - illness There is a new application by the Crohn‘s and Colitis - recovery from illness group, which locates public bathrooms in Ottawa. If you are, or know someone The website is www.cantwait.ca who wishes to receive a card, or be acknowledged in the newsletter for these, or any Ostomy Trivia: Where is the ileum? other reason, please tell a Find the answer on page 15 member of the board. April 2011 OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS Page 7
You are not alone!
There are more than 50,000 Canadians who Ostomy Supplies Available are ostomates and they come from all walks of life and age groups. Carleton Place IDA Drugmart * 613-257-1414
Call 613-447-0361 for more information on Stittsville IDA Pharmacy * 613-836-3881 our chapter or visit our website www.ostomyottawa.ca Sales & Rental * Open 7 days a week We promote these services to the medical professions and we educate the public about ostomates and ostomies.
Facts: The United Ostomy Support Group, Ottawa Inc. is a volunteer- based, charitable organization dedicated to assisting and encouraging anyone who has or will have intestinal or urinary tract diversions by providing peer support, education services and support to the family unit. Our chapter has several members who are qualified visitors, ready upon request, to offer support in both pre-op and post-op situations to both the ostomate and the spouse or significant other. (S.A.S.O.) Page 8 OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS April 2011
HAPPINESS IS—A COMFORTABLE APPLIANCE Via L.A. Ostomy News & Cheers & Tears, Whittier Ca. Via Evansville Reroute
There is nothing more irritating than having to ton appliance cover is great for soaking up change your appliance before you normally perspiration. Also, loose clothing will help if do, when the faceplate loosens or springs a you know you are going to be doing work that leak. This first thing to do is look for the rea- will cause excess perspiration. Be careful son. Sounds easy doesn‘t it? We should be about using anti-perspirant, they cause skin so lucky! About the first thing to look for is irritation. A skin rash (contact dermatitis) is a the change in texture of the skin. Several common happening for many ostomates at things can cause that, medication, vitamin one time or another. The rash can be caused pills or menopause. Excessively oily skin can by an allergy to the adhesives, the tape, skin affect adhesion. Wiping the skin around the barrier or any other product used. A change stoma with alcohol is helpful, but be careful to different products helps to determine if the the alcohol does not contain glycerine, as this problem is an allergic one. Be sue to dry the kind of alcohol will hinder adhesion. Also area. A blow dryer, set on cool is very quick some soaps contain oil or hexachlorophene and a light bulb placed about a food away is (soaps with baby oil to soften skin); these also useful in drying the area. If you can‘t get must be rinsed off if you hope to attain adhe- rid of the rish or any disturbed area within a sion. With hot, humid climate, excessive per- reasonable length of time, contact your doctor spiration will undermine the adhesion. A cot- Cont’d Page 9 April 2011 OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS Page 9
(Here in Canada contact your ET). A the appliance stays secure. Change the appli- change in weight (either gain or loss) can ance regularly before leaking; you may detect cause a change in the contour of the abdo- an itching or burning sensation beneath it. men which will affect adhesion. Try to stay Ignoring theses symptoms can lead to skin at the same weight. Ideally, no more than irritation. Illness, inactivity and lying in bed ten pounds either way. Where the faceplate can also lessen the seal security because the was once flat against the abdomen, it may discharge pools around the stoma and seal now have creases or valleys under it. longer than if you were up and around. If you Stomahesive works well to fill in these val- have checked all these possibilities and still leys. There are also some pastes on the have a leaky faceplate, you had better see market. Karaya tends to break down when your ET at once. exposed to liquid over a period of time. Re- distribution of weight will often necessitate refitting. This may mean an entirely different appliance will be necessary. A person with an ileostomy may notice that diet affects the length of time an appliance stays on. If the stool is of a watery consistency rather than paste-like, it may lesson the length of time Page 10 OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS April 2011
IT’S TAX TIME EH - This explains everything! I OLD' IS WHEN... became confused when I heard the word ―service‖ You don't care where your spouse goes, used with these agencies: Just as long as you don't have to go along.
Revenue Canada ―Service‖ OLD' IS WHEN... Postal ‖Service‖ Your sweetie says, 'Let's go upstairs and make Hydro ―Service‖ love,' and you answer, 'Pick one; I can't do both!' Cable TV ―Service‖ Civil ―Service‖ OLD' IS WHEN... Legal ―Service‖ You are cautioned to slow down by the doctor in- Banking ‗Service‖ stead of by the police This is not what I thought ―Service‖ meant. But OLD' IS WHEN... today I overheard two farmers over by Carleton Getting a little action Place talking and one of them said he had hired Means you don't need to take any fiber today. a bull to ―Service‖ his cows. BAM! It all came into focus. Now I understand what all those service OLD' IS WHEN... agencies are doing to us. Getting lucky means you find your car In the park- Canada‘s worst air disaster occurred early this ing lot. morning when a small two-seater Cessna plane crashed into a cemetery. Search and Rescue OLD' IS WHEN... An 'all nighter' means not getting workers have recovered 1826 bodies so far and up to use the bathroom. expect that number to climb as digging continues into the night.
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LIVE WELL By Lynne Rich, Ph D. Via UOAA 8/2010 via Houston Ostomy
If anyone walked a mile in the shoes of an osto- fortitude. Your ostomy won‘t break mate, how would they feel? Maybe a little tired, and neither will you. You might devel- but their ostomy would work just fine. op feistiness and greater determina- What does having an ostomy mean to you? Sur- tion. You may also discover more bad vey says: good health, no pain, belonging to a hair days are likely than bad ostomy group of strong, caring and compassionate peo- days especially in a tropical, humid ple—ostomates, savvy individuals who‘ve climate, curing blistery winters or in learned how and where to get and share the windiest rainstorms. knowledge, help, humor and hope. If you‘re not sure whether activity is Okay, there hasn‘t yet been a comprehensive medically or physically all right for you survey. Are you living as actively as you‘d like to do, before you stop yourself from to? If not, why? An ostomy is merely tissue trying, ask your physician and ET that‘s been surgically relocated and designed to nurse if actual medical or physical re- function smoothly. Even if a temporary ostomy strictions prevent you from participat- doesn‘t work correctly and trouble free—it may ing in or learning to water ski, play the only need a little extra attention and care. You guitar, swim, play canasta or poker, and your ostomy deserve the time necessary to scuba dive, speak Spanish, French or be taken care of really well. After that, let your Italian, dance (Ballet, tap, waltz, sam- heart and brain take charge. ba) eat Cajun, sushi, or Greek foods, hike, cane, kayak, take a trip by car, Living through health problems that led to osto- bus, ship, plane or train: my surgery, you no doubt gained strength and Con’t page 12
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Just as you adapted to the ways your body loving and supportive. Call people you‘d changed as you were growing up and as an like to see. Let your family and others know adult too, you can adapt again and resume when you want them to join you in various living as millions of other ostomates have activities. Don‘t think or expect the worst done. from anyone, including yourself. Learning to take care of an ostomy is not as An ostomy gives you health and options. difficult as originally learning - earlier than Consider the Spanish proverb: you may remember - to walk, or later per- Living well is the best revenge. haps learning to drive a care, to wear con- tact lenses or bifocals. Ask questions. Ter- LIVE WELL!!! rific at sharing information, ostomates are resilient, inventive, practical and creative. At ostomy association meetings, notice how Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light! well people look. That‘s due to deliberate effort and an optimistic attitude. Give I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it... yourself the same quality of care you expect I used to have a handle on life, but it broke. from your doctors. Don‘t ask less of Don't take life too seriously; no one gets out alive. yourself. You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me. Having an ostomy might mean better health I'm not a complete idiot -- now and living longer. Decide each day Some parts are just missing. what you‘d like to do. Socialize with other Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. people or spend time alone. Count on the people most important to you to remain April 2011 OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS Page 13 THE VALUE OF AN OSTOMY VISITOR
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There are time‘s when a certain person can make too. The possibility of participating in your own a difference that no one else can make So it is ostomy care didn‘t seem quite so overwhelm- with the ostomy visitor. You help someone at a ing. Perhaps you could start learning, one time when they are vulnerable. They in turn might small step at a time. You are living proof that be the visitors of the future. Do you remember life goes on. You are there during the very thing your ostomy visitor? Just when you thought you that the new patient wonders about…. You are couldn't possibly deal with this operation. A friend- indeed a symbol of hope in the midst of their ly face at your hospital door (or home) This per- pain, confusion and fear. son assured you that he or she had once been the Making a visit may seem like a small thing to patient in the bed. They could also empathize with you. It is like lighting a candle in the midst of your aches and pains, depression and your fear for darkness. It is help- the future…. ing them to help You can reflect back on your questions when you themselves. Not first had surgery. Am I still lovable? How will I everyone is blessed ever wear clothes? Will there be an odor? Won‘t with an ostomy visitor my pouch leak at an embarrassing moment? How so they struggle to well you remember these feelings. The visitor find the answers…. somehow made you feel lovable. The idea dawned that if he or she could make it, you would Page 14 OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS April 2011
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Ever stop to think, and forget to start again? Being 'over the hill' is much better than being under it! One friend who takes the trouble to listen can change our whole outlook on life. April 2011 OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS Page 15
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Answer to Ostomy Trivia question from page 6- Joint between large and small intestines Page 16 OTTAWA OSTOMY NEWS April 2011
OSTOMY SUPPLIES MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE FOLLOWING OUTLETS:
Canada Care Medical - Ottawa Ostomy Centre - 1644 Bank St., Ottawa, ON ...1-800-267-8855 613-234-1222 Fax 613-234-7806 Ottawa Hospital, General Campus - Lobby 501 Smyth Road Ottawa, ON…...... ………….………………..…..………...613-737-8844
Carleton Place Drugmart (IDA) - 47 Lansdowne Avenue, Carleton Place, ON ….……..……..………..………….…. 613-257-1414
ConvalAid - 2600 Lancaster Road, Ottawa, ON…………………….……..……..1-800-267-8883 613-738-2721 Fax 613-738-2704
Ergo Santé - 343 boul. St. Joseph, Hull, QC……………………….……..……….1-.800-363-3498 819-595-9225 Fax 819-595-3462
Les Entreprises de L’Outaouais -179 boul. St. Joseph, Hull, QC………...…….…………..……..……………....…….819-776-5363 Les Entreprises de L’Outaouais - 361 Boul. Maloney Ouest, Gatineau, QC…...……..……………...…….….………..819-643-5363
Ontario Medical Supply -1100 Algoma Road, Ottawa, ON……………………..……...…..….…...….1-800-267-1069 613-244-8620
Respircare -1000 Thomas Spratt Place, Ottawa, ON …………………………….…….……….....…...1-800-267-1315 613-737-7711
2Care4 Medical - 88 Cornellia St. W. Unit F, Smiths Falls, ON…….…………...…..….…...….……….….….……….….613-284-1058
Harding's Pharma Save - Deep River, ON……………………………………...……….…….………..……….….………..613-584-1116
Mulvihill’s Pharmacy -1231 Pembroke Street West, Pembroke, ON……...…..……….…………..………...…….….….613-735-1079
Shoppers Home Health Care Fallingbrook Mall, 1675 Tenth Line Road, Orleans, ON….……………………………….…..…..……………….……….. 613-834-3070 Westgate Mall, 1309 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON………………..….…...………………....…...………………..….……..613-725-0608 410 Hazeldean Road, Kanata, ON………………………………………………………………..…………………….….…. 613-831-6504 (Shoppers offers a 20% discount last Thursday of every month , Ostomy supplies 20% all through the month)
Stittsville IDA Pharmacy, 1250 Stittsville Main Street, Stittsville, ON………………...……………………….….…..…..613-836-3881
A thoughtful and useful way to honor or memorialize a loved one or friend by helping Ostomy rehabilitation. Send tribute card to:______Address:______
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In Memory or the name of:______
From Donor:______Address:______
Make Cheque Payable to: UOSG, Ottawa, Inc. P.O. Box 11134, Station H, Nepean, ON K2H 7T8
A receipt for income tax purposes will be issued.
Membership Application for United Ostomy Support Group, Ottawa, Inc. (New & Renew) Membership is open to all ostomates, family members, medical and health care professionals, ostomy equipment suppliers and any other interested persons.
Name:______Address:______
City: ______Prov.: ______P.C. :______Telephone # : ______
Email: ______Would you like to receive your newsletter or invoices by Email ___YES___NO
O FULL MEMBERSHIP $35 Includes 1 year membership in the Ottawa Support Group, a monthly newsletter, membership in UOAC and 2 issues of the Ostomy Canada Magazine (Spring and Fall)
O ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP $20 Includes 1 year membership in the Ottawa Support Group, and a monthly newsletter,
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: O New member O Renewing member O Colostomy O Urinary Diversion O Continent Urostomy O Ileoanal Pouch O Ileostomy O Continent Ileostomy O Female O Male O MD, ET, Supplier, Spouse, Etc. O I am unable to pay at this time, but would like to be a member
How did you learn about UOSGOI?______Enclosed: Yearly Membership Dues $______Donation $______Total $______
Make cheque payable to : United Ostomy Support Group, Ottawa, Inc., P.O. Box 11134, Station H, Nepean, ON K2H 7T8