Join us for our Annual Christmas Luncheon -
3rd December at the Hilton Metrotown in Burnaby.
Ostomy Webinars and Education
OSTOMY CANADA WEBINARS
A quarterly series of webinars hosted online by Ostomy Canada for people living with an ostomy or their supporters. The webinars focus on a diverse set of topics including: nutrition, motivation, care, supplies, wellness, physical and sexual health. For more information to to view past webinars visit: Ostomy Canada Webinars
OSTOMY ACADEMY: EDUCATION FOR EVERY OSTOMATE
A quarterly online educational seminar, powered by 11 Health, to bring trusted and comprehensive ostomy information to all members of the ostomy community. Top experts, medical professionals, and experienced ostomates will focus on a new series of quality of life topics in each presentation with special attention given to emotional well-being strategies. Sponsored by UOAA.
To learn more and register for free YouTube clips: Ostomy Academy. Education for Every Ostomate
PHARMACARE COVERAGE FOR OSTOMY SUPPLIES
Wondering what ostomy products and services are covered by BC Pharmacare? Click here
FIND AN OSTOMY NURSE IN YOUR AREA
The Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence Canada maintains a list of Ostomy nurses
Useful Blogs
Groups
Vancouver Under 50s Ostomy support group
Next meeting:
Meets every second month on zoom. Contact unitedostomy2017@gmail.com to join and be sent the zoom links.
Comox valley Ostomy Support Group
Coffee Dates:
October 16 and 30
November 13 and 27
December 11
Our Biweekly coffee get together have started again. They will be held at 1:30 pm at Quality Foods in Driftwood Mall. Once you are on the second floor, go you the left and get yourself a coffee. Then go behind the coffee bar and towards the washroom. The meeting room is opposite the washrooms. We will have a sign on the door that says: "CVO Support Group Coffee Meeting"
Our evening meetings will remain on hold.
Bladder Cancer support group
Meeting: Meet on the third Tuesday of every month (except August)
Get together with others who have or have had bladder cancer. Share your experience and learn from others. Not only for people who have a urostomy, this group welcomes anyone with a bladder cancer diagnosis.
Meet on the third Tuesday of every month (except August) at the Bonsor 55+ Seniors Centre - 6533 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby - Located close to Metrotown Skytrain Station. Meeting are on the 2nd Floor form 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Contact Joe Aiga at 604-3133-6336 or jowaiga-bccan@shaw.ca for more information
Chilliwack Ostomy Group
Next meeting:
We meet in the Atcheliz Threshermen's Association Canora building 44146 Luckakuck (Heritage Park) Chlliwack
Please contact cerempel@telus.net for meeting dates and to join the group
BC J Pouch Group
Next meeting:
We meet on zoom every 2 months. Please contact bcjpouchgroup@gmail.com for meeting dates and to join the group