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!
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 or urostomy.
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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