Announcements and Events for Ostomates Around the World
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We have received the news on the passing of Ria from her niece Arjette Klare. The letter is printed verbatim. We all remember Ria as a patient advocate who became President of the EOA and served too the IOA committee as treasurer.. At this hour of grief, we remember her
The recent World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET®) Congress held in Vancouver celebrated outstanding individuals dedicated to improving the lives of people with stoma, wound, and continence needs. Among those honored was Richard McNair of New Zealand, who received recognition through the WCET® Norma N. Gill President Award for his
The lives of people with ostomies in Russia are varied, and it is impossible to give a definitive answer. But thats always been the case. After all, Russia is a very large country. Currently, it comprises 89 federal subjects. This translates, for comparison, to 89 different countries. Each federal subject
Holiday Greetings to my “Ostomy Related Associates”, Friends and Family, First of all, I want to thank all of those individuals who sent me a message expressing their concern about my health condition, a “Norovirus” infection, which required a six day hospitalization until the symptoms that were causing my severe dehydration
Martha was is the President of the Ostomy Association of Puerto Rico (AOPR … Asociacion Ostomizados de Puerto Rico). Martha has been a leader on the international scene for many years serving as an Officer in the North and Central America and Caribbean Ostomy Association, the Ostomy Association of the
Hydrotherapy offers several benefits for individuals with a colostomy bag, promoting both physical and emotional well-being. The warm water used in hydrotherapy helps relax muscles, reduce joint pain, and improve circulation, which can be especially helpful for those recovering from surgery or managing discomfort. Gentle aquatic exercises can also enhance
The ASPOA Executive Committee has decided to conduct quarterly webinar series touching on topics about basic stoma care. This will be the first attempt for an online discussion vis-a-vis meeting open to ostomates and medical professionals who would like to learn about Parastomal Hernias as the first topic. It will
Asociación Ostomizados de Córdoba, funciona, gracias a Autoridades, dentro del Hospital Nacional Clínicas, los días sábados en horario de 15 a 17 horas, entregándoles los materiales necesarios a los pacientes y el Consultorio de ADOC de lunes a jueves de 8 a 14 horas el cual es atendido por las
2024 has been a very busy year for EOA! We had a new website built which is now multi-lingual and full of news and details of our members and we are now publishing a newsletter twice a year to keep our members up-to-date with all things that the Executive Committee
World Ostomy Day 2025, observed on Saturday, October 4, is an opportunity to raise awareness and celebrate the resilience of individuals living with ostomies. Organized by the International Ostomy Association, the Ostomy Association of the Americas (OAA) will be the lead host for this global event that promotes education, advocacy,
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