ABOUT

The Calgary Ostomy Society

Serving the Calgary Ostomy Community since 1968.

The Calgary Ostomy Society is an affiliated chapter of the Ostomy Canada Society dedicated to persons living with an ileostomy, urostomy, colostomy, or j-pouch. It operates as a self-governing, non-profit educational health service agency supported by medical advisers.

Our Services

The Calgary Ostomy Society offers the following services:
Ostomy Visitor Program: Trained volunteers, all of whom have ostomies or J-Pouches, provide support to patients before and after surgery.
Emotional and Psychological Support: Assistance for ostomy patients in adjusting to the emotional and psychological impacts of ostomy surgery.
Daily Management Tips: Practical advice for managing ostomy appliances.
Quarterly Meetings: Featuring relevant speakers, opportunities to meet with Ostomy Nurses (NSWOC) informally, and learn about new products from manufacturers and vendors. These meetings offer vital support as ostomates and their families gain insights into achieving their best quality of life.

We also host regular support groups, including:
– Ostomy & J-Pouch Support Group: A Zoom meeting held on the last Tuesday every month.
– Young Adults Program: Designed for those aged 18 to 40 with bowel and bladder diversion surgeries. Membership Membership in the Calgary Ostomy Society includes access to the Ostomy Canada Society’s services, including their national glossy publication, “Ostomy Canada Magazine.”