Ostomy News and Information

That's right.  We didn't believe it either, but having verified it with several sources including ConvaTec it's official that they will only offer the Sensi-Care line of wipes and sprays.  P … read more

This is a great question and one that we get asked often.  I was taking a look at an article in the Reno,NV ostomy group newsletter and saw a re-print of a great story by Nancy Brede, RN from the … read more

Ostomy surgery is an intestinal or urinary diversion surgery done as a result of a trauma to the body. An opening in the gastrointestinal or urinary tract is created to provide an alternate route … read more

E.R. doc Travis Stork, M.D. explains the digestive system and Crohn's disease and how an ileostomy is utilized.  Source: The Doctors … read more

A good article by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as a patient guide for ileostomates and colostomates.  It has basic tips for care, nutrition info, and a brief part on lifestyle issues fa … read more