Ostomy Support Group North San Diego County

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1 Ostomy Support Group North San Diego County P.O. Box 3019, Vista, CA OstomySoCal.org Dec 2018 Your friends at the Ostomy Support Group of North San Diego County would like to wish you a Happy & Joyous Holiday Season! Next Meeting Jan 1 pm Tri-City Medical Center 4002 Vista Way Oceanside, CA Lower Level AR 1 Full meeting Schedule pg. 4 Who is the Ostomy Support Group of North San Diego County & what do they do? We are people living abundantly after urinary & bowl diversion surgeries. We are dedicated to encouraging, supporting and empowering ostomy patients in our community. What happens at our meetings? Meetings typically include: *Educational speaker *Breakout session for members to discuss challenges, solutions, tips and tricks for living with an ostomy. *General business and outreach report *Free product samples and printed materials *Time to socialize *Water, coffee, tea and a light snack Who attends? *People considering ostomy surgery and their family members. *People who have undergone ostomy surgery &/or bowel diversion surgery *Caregivers and family members *Clinicians (cont. page 3)

2 Resources & Services Page 2 Ostomy Supplies for the Under-Insured The Ostomy Support Group of North San Diego County maintains a closet of supplies for under-insured ostomy HOW: Contact Leslie Schwartz lbschwartz@prodigy.net to make arrangements to pick up supplies or donate un-opened supplies. We ll need the size of your stoma and the type of surgery (ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy) to provide the appropriate supplies. Call ahead and pick up or donate your supplies at our monthly support group meetings. Other Resources for Free Supplies OstoGroup. Ostomy supplies are free, patient covers shipping costs Ostomy 101 Classes gives you the confidence you need to live abundantly after ostomy surgery. This is a collaborative program between UCSD and the Ostomy Support Group of North San Diego County, designed to address the lifestyle needs of pre-operative and post-operative ostomy patients. Monthly classes are free and are taught by people living vibrantly with an ostomy. Registration is required due to limited space. View product samples from all major manufacturers Get tips for wardrobe, swimming, traveling, going back to work or school and MORE! For information and registration visit: Ostomy101.com or call Dawnette Upcoming classes: Jan 12 * Feb 16 * Mar 16 * Apr 13 * May 18 * June 8 Certified Patient Visitor Program Visiting new and recent ostomates is an important service. The Ostomy Support Group of North San Diego County trains and certifies ostomate members who offer encouragement and support to individuals and their families both before and after surgery. Patient Visitors answer non-medical questions about living a vibrant life with an ostomy. Visits take place per the patients request, by a visit to the hospital, home or by phone. The goal is to reassure individuals that they can look forward to a normal, satisfying life after ostomy surgery. Any and all medical questions, which may arise during a visit, are refereed to medical practitioners. For more information or arrange a visit or phone call from one of our visitors, contact Richard Rettig

3 Page 3 (continued from Page 1) Can I attend if I m not a member? Yes, all are welcome What does the Ostomy Support Group do? *Holds monthly meetings to provided education and support for Ostomates and their families *Facilitates monthly Ostomy 101 classes recommended to new patients by area hospitals & Home Health agencies *Provides certified patient visitors upon request *Maintains ostomy supply closet *Provides ostomy supplies to uninsured ostomy patients *Regularly attends and participates in clinician education/enrichment programs advocating for patient education, empowerment and care *Gives ostomy teddy bears and books to children who undergo ostomy surgeries I d like to help, but I have little time to spare. You can make a significate contribution with just 1-2 hours a month. Give us a call or shoot us an to discuss your options. Sunshine Report by Dodie Wilson Birthdays *Amy Shouf, Mito Gribovski, Camille Lemieux, Susan Caldwell, Lorna Goodman, Joyce Grube, Al Nua Stomaversary Tammy Davis=9yrs, Mito Gribovski=3yrs, Arturo Ramirez=1yr, Dawnette Meredith=3yrs, Warren Wall=5yrs, Connie Mendoza=1yr, Arnold Poster=2yrs, Ernest McGrady=27yrs Welcome New Members Carolyn Wells Mary-Ann Farris Carole Doying Arturo Gomez Roger Schell Thinking of You Get Well Sympathy

4 President s Message Officers President: Dawnette Meredith Page 4 Dear Fellow Ostomates and Friends, It s December and how time flies. It s time to celebrate Christmas and New Years with family and friends. Let s usher in the New Year with the hope that we all have good health, happiness, and good fortune. This will be the last message from me as your president. It has been a rewarding two years leading the group. I would especially like to thank the board members for both their support of the group for me. I don t know what I would have done without them. We welcome Dawnette as our new leader and know that with her energy, the group will continue to flourish. I know you will support her just as you ve supported me. The next General Meeting is on January 25 at 1:00 pm in Conference Room #1. Respectfully, Leslie Schwartz President Terrabusy@yahoo.com Vice President & Supply Closet Coordinator: Leslie Schwartz Treasurer: Lou Drexel LMrnch@gmail.com Secretary: Ruth Voyzey Directors: Val Alley, Tammy Davis, Paulette Frazelle, Richard Rettig, Michelle Tracey, Mona Villa, Dodie Wilson, Dick Woolsey Honorary Board Members: Dr. Dhruvil Gandhi, Al Nua Money Corner by Lou Drexel NOVEMBER 1 30, 2018 INCOME: EXPENSES: JANUARY 1 NOVEMBER 30, 2018 INCOME: EXPENSES: General Meeting Schedule 2019 Time: 1:00pm. Location: Tri-City Medical Center Oceanside, CA Lower level room AR1 Board Meeting Schedule 2019 Time: 1:00 pm Tri-City Medical Center meeting room Jan 25 July26 Jan 7 July 8 Feb 22 Aug 23 March 26 Sept 27 April 26 Vendor Fair Oct 25 May 31 Nov 22 Feb 4 Aug 5 March 11 Sept 9 April 8 Oct 7 May13 Nov 11 June 28 Dec none June 10 Dec 9

5 Page 5 Meeting News by Tammy Davis Nov 2018 Meeting Ostomy Supply Manufacturers FREE Samples Program: XIMED Wound Clinic Total in attendance: 30 (Members: 20 Guests: 10) Leading the Meeting: Leslie Schwartz Raffle/50/50 Drawing: No drawing Supply Closet Report: Provided supplies for 7 people Ostomy 101 Report: 18 people attended the Dec 15 Class B. Braun Medical Coloplast Corp ConvaTec Cymed Ostomy Co Hollister Inc Marlen Manufacturing Perfect Choice Medical Technologies Safe n Simple Securi-T USA

6 Ostomy Support Group of North San Diego County Page 6 Membership Application Membership is open to all ostomates and individuals with continent diversions, persons contemplating or scheduled for ostomy surgery, family members, caregivers, medical professionals and other interested persons. Membership Includes: Newsletter: Our Group s monthly newsletter containing useful information on how to live a satisfying life as an ostomate, helpful hints for caregivers and other relevant information. Monthly Meetings: Attend our monthly meetings to hear interesting speakers, exchange ideas, answer questions, receive support, share the camaraderie of fellow ostomates and enjoy refreshments. One-on-one Visits by one of our Certified Patient Visitors to prospective or new ostomates, and to others as needed. Ostomy 101 Patient Education Classes: These monthly classes address the practicalities of living everyday life with an ostomy (wardrobe, swimming, travel, intimacy). Tax deductible annual dues are $30 Name Date of Birth Date of Surgery Spouse/Caregiver Phone Address City State Type of Ostomy: Colostomy Ileostomy Urostomy Continent Ileostomy Ileoanal Reservoir Continent Urostomy I do not have an ostomy I am a parent of a child with an ostomy How would you like to receive your newsletter? By Mail By Please attach your check for $30 made payable to: OSGNSDC or Ostomy Support Group of North San Diego County Submit your payment at the next meeting or mail to: P.O. Box 3019, Vista, CA Thank You

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8 United Ostomy Associations of America Affiliated Support Group The Ostomy Support Group of North San Diego County P.O. Box 3019 Vista, CA Address Service Requested Dated Material Next Meeting - Jan. 25 at 1:00 pm Program: Convention by Sea Review & Product Advances