October 6, 2017 at 7:28 p.m.
Those with an ostomy are not alone
Letters to the editor
To the editor:
As the leader of the Jay County Hospital Ostomy Support Group, I am writing in support of Ostomy Awareness Day, which is today.
United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) estimate at least 750,000 to 1 million Americans of all ages live with an ostomy. Many readers may not know what an ostomy is. An ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening (stoma) in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste into a “pouch” or “ostomy bag,” outside the body. This surgery occurs when a person has lost the normal function of digestive or urinary systems because of birth defects, cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, trauma and other medical conditions.
Education is needed to fight stigmas and misinformation about ostomies. Many patients fearundergoing this surgery. This day serves as a reminder to the American public that this is a lifesaving and life-restoring surgery. People living with an ostomy should be accepted as the active and healthy individuals they are.
This year’s theme is “Navigate the Journey Together.” We want to champion the idea that you are not alone as you navigate through your journey of living with an ostomy or continent diversion. People and families of those with ostomies are not alone and can find support at United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., or find an affiliated support group by visiting ostomy.org or calling (800) 826-0826.Local certified ostomy management specialists can be found at the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy nawccb.org. Discover more about Ostomy Awareness Day at ostomy.org.
Ostomy patients of all ages and their families,friends and caregivers are welcome at meetings of the Jay County Hospital Ostomy Support Group, which is affiliated with the United Ostomy Associations of America. Please join us at Jay County Hospital in conference room B on the second Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. You may contact Heather Morehous at (260) 726-2890 with any questions. The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 12.
Sincerely,
HeatherMorehous
RN, OMS (Ostomy Management Specialist)
Jay County Hospital
As the leader of the Jay County Hospital Ostomy Support Group, I am writing in support of Ostomy Awareness Day, which is today.
United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) estimate at least 750,000 to 1 million Americans of all ages live with an ostomy. Many readers may not know what an ostomy is. An ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening (stoma) in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste into a “pouch” or “ostomy bag,” outside the body. This surgery occurs when a person has lost the normal function of digestive or urinary systems because of birth defects, cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, trauma and other medical conditions.
Education is needed to fight stigmas and misinformation about ostomies. Many patients fear
This year’s theme is “Navigate the Journey Together.” We want to champion the idea that you are not alone as you navigate through your journey of living with an ostomy or continent diversion. People and families of those with ostomies are not alone and can find support at United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., or find an affiliated support group by visiting ostomy.org or calling (800) 826-0826.
Ostomy patients of all ages and their families,
Sincerely,
Heather
RN, OMS (Ostomy Management Specialist)
Jay County Hospital
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