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The Calgary Ostomy Society is your main source for ostomy related news in Alberta! We provide the ostomy community with a variety of articles in our blog such as member stories, Alberta Aids to Daily Living updates, ostomy care advice and more.
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Calgary Ostomy April 2024 E-News
Discover the latest updates from the Calgary Ostomy Society: product enhancements, event highlights, volunteer opportunities, and community initiatives. Stay informed about the transition to digital updates, educational conferences, and support group meetings to foster a thriving ostomy community.
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Farewell to the Calgary Ostomy Newsletter
After 55 years, the Spring 2024 Simply Ostomy Newsletter will mark the final edition of Calgary Ostomy’s quarterly publication. Check out our blog post for some info about the history of our newsletter.
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Calgary Ostomy E-News November 2023
The Calgary Ostomy E-News for November 2023 includes several events, volunteer training and opportunities. Coming up, we have Ostomy Visitor Training, our final Ostomy & J-Pouch Virtual Support Group for the year, and a Christmas Social. Our Visitor Program is seeking volunteers for various surgery types, and we are in dire need of a treasurer, as well as marketing, communications and admin roles.
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October 2023 E-News
It’s time to get informed about Ostomy care and support in the Calgary area! The October 2023 Calgary Ostomy E-News is now available, bringing you the latest news, stories, volunteer opportunities, and events to help you better understand and manage your Ostomy. Have a read and join us in our continued mission for better Ostomy care!
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Raising Awareness for Ostomies In Calgary
Calgary Ostomy Society held its third annual Step Up For Ostomy awareness event at the Inglewood Community Hall on September 16, 2023.
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Alberta NSWOC Canada Summit
Calgary Ostomy was honoured to be invited as an exhibitor at the Alberta Summit on Wound, Ostomy, and Continence on October 5, 2023, in Red Deer! This NSWOC Canada summit was truly inspiring, with patients, government, and healthcare professionals coming together to discuss the importance of improving access to specialized wound, ostomy, and continence care for all Albertans.
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