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
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Wondering what ostomy products and services are covered by BC Pharmacare? Click here
FIND AN OSTOMY NURSE IN YOUR AREA
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The Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence Canada maintains a list of Ostomy nurses
Please check out the following online Advocates from Vancouver
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Inspirational Instagram account focusing on Ostomy and cancer awareness
Groups
Vancouver Under 50s Ostomy support group
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Next meeting: 3rd June
2nd September
Meets every quarterly on zoom. Contact unitedostomy2017@gmail.com to join and be sent the zoom links.
Comox valley Ostomy Support Group
Coffee Dates: May 12th and 26th
June 9th and 23rd
Our biweekly coffee get togethers are continuing in 2025! 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.
Our evening meetings will remain on hold.
Bladder Cancer support group
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Meeting: Meet on the third Tuesday of every month (except August)
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Bladder Cancer Support Group ​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. Third Tuesday of every month at the Bonsor Recreation Complex – 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby – located close to Metrotown Skytrain Station. Meetings are on the 2nd floor, from 7:30pm to 9pm. Contact Bladder Cancer Canada at 1-866-674-8889 or bcsupportgroup@bladdercancercanada.org for more information.
Chilliwack Ostomy Group
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Next meeting:
We meet in the Atcheliz Threshermen's Association Canora building 44146 Luckakuck (Heritage Park) Chlliwack
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Please contact cerempel@telus.net for meeting dates and to join the group
BC J Pouch Group
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Next meeting: July 17th
October 16th
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We meet on zoom every 2 months. Please contact bcjpouchgroup@gmail.com for meeting dates and to join the group