SUPPORT
You do not have to go through this journey alone. There are hundreds of ostomates in Calgary, many of whom are a member of COS.
EDUCATION
A new ostomy can be a challenge, but we can help by offering advice and tips to make it stick!
VISITING SERVICES
Are you currently in the hospital? Did you recently have ostomy surgery? We can help!
What We Offer
The Calgary Ostomy Society is a member of the Ostomy Canada Society and is dedicated to helping persons with an ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy and j-pouch.
It is a self-governing non-profit, educational health service agency with medical advisers.
QUARTERLY MEETINGS
COS holds a quarterly meeting in March, June, September and December, featuring guest speakers, new ostomy products, and more!
OSTOMY YOUTH CAMP
COS is a proud supporter of Ostomy Youth Camp, an annual event in Bragg Creek for children with bowel & bladder diversion surgeries.
NEWSLETTER AND OSTOMY CANADA MAGAZINE
Members receive a quarterly newsletter called Changing Times, as well as a bi-annual magazine from Ostomy Canada.
Latest News
President’s Message September 2019
Hello Friends, It’s time for the Calgary Ostomy Society fall meeting again and we have a great opportunity planned. This is your chance to ask the questions you’ve always wanted[…]
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President’s Message June 2019
Hello Friends, The last few days the city has turned green with the budding trees and green grass. Such a welcome sight from the snow and cold. Our Annual General[…]
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Clarification of AADL Information Provided in the March 2019 Issue of Changing Times
By Karen Langen, NSWOCN (ET), Calgary, AB. I would just like to clarify 2 areas of information that was provided in the latest issue of the Changing Times newsletter as[…]
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