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Internet web page � > http://saskatoonostomy.tk
Mailing Address �> 1610 Isabella Street, Saskatoon, SK, S7J 0C1 February 2004
NORTHEAST SATELLITE
The North East Satellite of the Saskatoon Ostomy
Association meets for lunch the second Thursday every
other month at 11:45 a.m. at Chicken Delight in Tisdale.
For information on upcoming meetings contact: Wally
Derkach at 862-5381 or Shirley Klatik at 873-2156.
PRINCE ALBERT SATELLITE
The Saskatoon Ostomy Association has a branch in Prince
Albert which meets for lunch every 2nd Friday of every 2nd
month at 11:45 a.m. at the Travelodge. The next meeting
will be Friday, February 13, 2004. For more information
on upcoming meetings please contact: Ed Frey at 764-
8423.
BATTLEFORDS SATELLITE
The Battlefords Satellite of the Saskatoon Ostomy
Association meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday every
other month at the home of Bob McDonald, 8910 - 18th
Ave, North Battleford. For more information on upcoming
meetings please contact Robert McDonald 445-8882.
In this Issue:President�s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Meeting Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Editor�s Message and Web Page Update . . . . . . . . . 3
Ask an E.T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Visitation Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Northern Saskatchewan Enterostomal Therapy
Program 5
Prince Albert Satellite Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Northeast Satellite Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Share Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Donations and Bequests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
20/40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Spouses and Significant Others . . . . . . . . 7
Kids and Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Camp Horizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Visitor Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
National Conference in Gander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Executive Positions available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Humour and Satire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SASKATOON MEETING
INFORMATION
Location: NorDon Drugs, Medical Centre -
Louise Avenue & Isabella Street
� Wheelchair accessible
� Convenient washrooms
� Refreshments and visiting period after
each meeting
� Spouses, family members and other
visitors welcome
Monday February 2, 2004, 7:30 p.m.
The Seriousness of Diabetes Kathi Cridland
Ms. Cridland is the Community Education and Resources
Coordinator of the Saskatoon branch of the Canadian
Diabetes Foundation.
Her presentation will focus on the types of diabetes, signs,
symptoms and risk factors as well as providing a brief
overview of complications. Her goal is that each member
of the audience will learn one new fact or idea about the
seriousness os diabetes which may lead to a positive
lifestyle change.
Monday, March 1, 2004, 7:30 p.m.
A Trip to the Canadian Arctic Zach Hauser
Local member of our association and professional
photographer, Zach Hauser, spent two summers in the
Canadian Arctic Archipelago in the 90's, with a scientific
party looking for fossils. The slide show will feature the
landscape, plants and animals of the high arctic,
photographed on Ellesmere Island and Axel Heiberg
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SASKATOON OSTOMY ASSOCIATION(A Chapter of the United Ostomy Association of Canada)
The Saskatoon Ostomy Chapter is a non-profit mutual support society for the benefit of people who have had, or are about to
have, Ostomy surgery. The purpose of our chapter is to:
! Assist the medical profession in the rehabilitation of ostomates by providing, at the request of the physician,
reassurance and emotional support.
! To promote up-to-date information concerning Ostomy care and equipment to ostomates, and those involved in their
care.
! To educate, develop, and promote public awareness and understanding of ostomies.
MEMBERSHIP & DONATIONSThe annual membership fee of $25.00 entitles you to the chapter newsletters and a subscription to the
Ostomy Canada Magazine, a U.O.A. Canada publication.
Bequests and donations over $10.00 will receive an official receipt for income tax purposes.
VISITING SERVICESWe provide lay visitation service, at the request of the physician, either pre-operative
or post-operative, or both. The visitor is chosen according to the patient�s age,
sex and type of surgery. A visit may be arranged by calling the Stoma Clinic therapists
at 655-2138. They will contact the Visiting Chairperson of the local Ostomy Association.
ENTEROSTOMAL THERAPISTS AND STOMA CLINIC
STOMA CLINIC: Room 1610, A Wing, Royal University Hospital
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 0X0 ............................. 655-2138
THERAPISTS: Phyllis Stephens, R.N., E.T.
Teri (Smith) Schroeder, R.P.N.,R.N., B.Sc.N., E.T., IIWCC.
Kathy Guina, B.Sc.N., E.T.
Sandy Roberts, R.P.N.,R.N., B.Sc.N., E.T.
MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARDDr. Provash C. Ganguli, Gastroenterologist
Saskatoon SK
Dr. Brian Colquhoun, Surgeon
Saskatoon SK
Dr. Lawrence Taranger, Urologist
Saskatoon SK
Phyllis Stephens, R.N., E.T.
THE SASKATOON OSTOMY ASSOCIATION ADVISES ALL OSTOMATES
TO CONSULT THEIR PHYSICIAN OR E.T. BEFORE USING ANY PRODUCT
OR METHOD REFERRED TO IN THIS BULLETIN OR ANY OTHER PUBLICATION
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SASKATOON OSTOMY ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT�S MESSAGE
Hello Everyone!
I hope you all had a lovely holiday season filled
with love and laughter, and a super start to 2004.
If you are like me you are beginning to feel the
effects of too much fine dining combined with a great deal of
lying about, and are contemplating a return to lower calorie
consumption and substantially more activity. This is not to be
confused with the making of resolutions, which I abandoned
years ago. I am happy to report I ingested only quality
chocolate, and read a sufficient number of British murder
mysteries and watched enough good movies to feel "full" and
ready to set aside the world of holidays and return to the world
of work.
Apparently my recently slothful lifestyle combined with
today's minus 33 temperature has left me somewhat addled, as
I find myself with little to say (quite a change, I know). Quite
simply, I look forward to seeing you in February when our
monthly meetings resume.
Very best for the New Year,
Trish
MEETING MINUTES
By Don Purich
November
Minutes of the monthly meeting of the Saskatoon
Ostomy Association held November 3, 2003 at Nordon
Medical. 41 members were in attendance. While the agenda
remained the same as in past meetings hopefully the minutes
will be different. President P. McCormick presiding, Don
Purich recording secretary.
1. The meeting was not called to order; rather the audience
was "quietly sold" on the idea of becoming silent.
2. Salutes, Recognitions.
- "You can not have another birthday or Anniversary,
Robert," President McCormick declared in her school marm
voice. "You are always having a birthday or anniversary."
Some people are so lucky.
- Kathy Guinea was present, and President McCormick
loudly invited all members to her wedding, even though a) the
date has not been set and b) the bride to be sat quietly at the
back of the room.
- President McCormick passed around the Weir Comfee
newsletter and also "ask a question" sheet for the newsletter.
3. Because the October 6 meeting had not been adjourned (a
fact noted and announced by your dutiful secretary and which
has occurred 10/17ths of the time under the current
administration - time for a new secretary) Robert moved the
October meeting adjourned.
4. Minutes of the October meeting read and adopted by a
motion from Marlyne, seconded by Jan with not a dissenting
vote.
5. Financial report - presented by President McCormick on
behalf of Treasurer Chastakoff. Our current chequing balance
is $9,991.14. The golf tournament made $6,508.26.
6. Newsletter. Peter Folk reporting. Deadline for submissions
for the next letter are January 9. Letter will be mailed on
January 12 or shortly thereafter. New to the website is a
history of the first ten years of the association.
7. Social - December is our Christmas party. Everyone bring
a treat. Trish asked for a cream cheese pizza.
8. Membership - now is one of the renewal periods.
9. Visitations - Don Adams reporting. In October 1
colostomy; 2 illeostomies.
10. No CCFC report.
11. ET report - a 2 day clinic is forthcoming in Melfort.
12. Kids and Parents group - Marlyne is organizing a bowling
party.
13. Correspondence. A congratulatory letter received from
Convatec on our chapter's work in organizing the conference.
SASO (Spouses and Significant Others) group is still looking
for a liaison from our chapter. President McCormick said this
was probably very little work "so sign up".
14. Ham and turkey sale - pickup at Boryski's on Millar Ave
on the morning of December 6 and 7th.
15. Gift boxes - boxes decorated by Betty and Ev were
displayed. They are for sale.
16. 50/50 draw - winnings were $37.00.
17. Meeting was definitely adjourned. Moved by Peter,
seconded by Robert and approved by a waving audience.
18. Programming - presentation by Colleen Olson, pharmacist
at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre on herbal remedies. First she
outlined the current labelling requirement for herbal medicines
than spoke about some of the more common herbal remedies
used.
EDITOR�S MESSAGE AND WEB PAGE UPDATE
Hi all,
Wow! Our ask an E.T. section has really caught
on! It is great to see so many questions and better
yet, some quality answers from Kathy and Teri!
Our feature article this month is a report about The Northern
Saskatchewan Enterostomal Therapy Program. Some really
interesting history is included. And catch the group photo.
Some people had complained that the address for the web page
was too long. I have registered for a free domain name. The
new URL is http://saskatoonostomy.tk
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One of the neatest thing about the Internet is the ability to send
e-mail to each other. Did you know that there are at least 25
members of the Saskatoon Ostomy Association with e-mail?
Did you know that you can send an e-mail to all of them at one
time? True! Just join our e-group at Yahoo. Directions for
joining are on our website, or visit:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/saskatoonostomy/
and click on the link that says [Join this Group!]. Or you can
send me an e-mail and I will do it for you.
Peter Folk ([email protected])
ASK AN E.T.
Question - Helen Penry-"What special diet is recommended
for colostomates?"
Answer - Persons with a colostomy can generally eat the
foods they did prior to their surgery. If certain foods bothered
them before their surgery, they may or may not bother them
after surgery. Care should be taken when introducing
"problem" foods again, by chewing well and trying a small
amount initially. Drinking plenty of fluids, chewing food well
and avoiding foods which are hard or fibrous (nuts, popcorn,
Chinese vegetables, fruits or vegetables with skins) is
recommended in the first month after surgery once the post
operative bowel swelling has subsided. These foods can all be
introduced slowly later. What bothers one person may
necessarily not trouble another person.
Foods which can cause a lot of gas can be problematic even for
persons without a stoma.
Non prescription drugs available at most pharmacies
include-Beano, Gas X,Ovol, Phazyme can be helpful but read
the instructions. Some cannot be taken by diabetics and are
recommended best taken BEFORE meals. In addition, eating
quickly, missing meals, smoking, drinking carbonated drinks,
chewing gum, can create more gas in the bowel.
I hope this information has answered your question Helen.
Kathy Guina ET
Question - Agnes Muyres "Is Kathy going to marry Rich
enough that we won't see her as an ET anymore?"
Answer - Sometimes it's thought that the 4 C's - CUT,
CLARITY, CARAT, and COLOUR are the key to RICHES,
but my dad always said the best 5 C's to RICHNESS are
COMMITTMENT,COMMUNICATION,COMPROMIZE,
COMPANIONSHIP and CARING. My man works for the
Department of Highways ( or should I say Holidays). I'll
probably have to work past 60 to feed him!!!..... Kathy ET
Question - Prem N. Dhir- I get lots of gas with any type of
food. I have tried using Gas-X and other medicine with little
success. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Answer - There are several reasons gas is a problem for some
but not others. Antibiotics can disturb the normal intestinal
bacterial flora. Yogurt with active acidophilus can be helpful
and/or acidophilus in tablet form from a health food store.
Eating more slowly to avoid swallowing air, avoiding sodas,
cabbage, beans etc, milk sensitivities and gluten digestive
problems may also be culprits. Sometimes bowel strictures,
tight stomas, or bowel mobility disorders , emotional upsets or
irritating foods or spices could also cause problems. I hope
this helps Prem. Kathy
Hi Prem,
You are asking about how to deal with gas that appears to
come from any foods you eat. You also share that you have
tried some medications for this as well as gas x with little
success. Intestinal gas is a problem for many people, whether
they have an ostomy or not. The obvious difference with an
ostomy is that you have little control of expelling the gas and
want to avoid embarrassment as well as the pouch filling. It is
difficult to stop all gas as it is a normal result of digestion in
the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract includes the
stomach as well as the bowel. Sometimes it may be helpful to
think about where the gas is coming from. Is it coming from
the stomach or the bowel? If gas is produced in the stomach,
and your body is missing some enzymes for digestion, then
items that are enzymes such as "Gas x" and " Beano" may be
effective. If these do not work it means that your system is not
deficient of these enzymes. I usually suggest we try simple
solutions prior to starting any chemical substances such as
medications or pills.
Some people swallow a lot of gas from nervousness, smoking,
snoring or using a straw. Often just being afraid of being
embarrassed from passing gas is enough to produce more gas.
Most often we find that gas production may be related to an
empty stomach. For example skipping meals or not eating for
fear of passing gas.
I wonder if you would be interested in trying to keep a diary of
when you pass gas most often and what you were doing or
what you had eaten previously. It may be helpful to show this
to your ET nurse and together you may find a trigger that is
producing the gas. Some people are sensitive to certain foods
and spices and may produce more gas from these. Other folks
find that if they add a bit of ginger when they eat foods
containing garlic they have less gas. Solutions may be as
unique as the individual person. A nutritionist (dietician) may
be very helpful in helping you to figure out if food
combinations and spices etc. are the culprit. If you would be
interested in speaking with a nutritionist and do not have one,
just give your ET nurse a call.
I hope this information is a helpful start. I am eagerly awaiting
the solution to your problem. Please let us know the results.
Teri Schroeder
Question - Pat Crilly- Why do I get itchy patches around the
edges of the tape of my appliance (occassionally, not all they
time).
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Answer - There are occasions where the abdominal shape can
put stress on the tape edges. For example; most of us do not
have flat abdominal contours but the flanges are flat. This puts
stress on the skin and tape edge. One idea is to score the tape
edges so it will mould better to a rounded curve. The other
alternative is to try a "floating" flange such as the New Image
by Hollister. One final tip is to discontinue a skin prep that
contains alcohol which may be drying to the skin. If the itching
and /or any rash is occurring beneath the TAPE of the
flange(base) and nowhere else consider a tape allergy and
contact your ET. Many fair skinned persons appear to react
more frequently to dyes and would be advised to use a white
collared tape instead of the beige. Hope this helps Pat Kathy
Hi Pat.
You share that you get itchy patches around the edges of the
tape of your appliance. The good news is that you relate this
happens only occasionally. Allergies can happen at any time
and folks can develop them years after using a product. This
does not appear to be the case at first glance with your
challenge. Also some tapes begin to lift just slightly at the edge
and become quite itchy and when you scratch you can get
patchy areas. Often this may be also from dry skin under and
around the stoma. That may be corrected with the use of
sween cream, it is a cream that may be absorbed under your
appliance (after a few minutes if you apply it sparingly).
Often there is tension between the tape and the skin at the edge
so that the tape is actually pulling on the skin, this also could
cause these patchy itchy areas.
Sometimes one may get little yeasty spots that are so itchy and
when scratched cause these patchy areas. On the other hand,
if you are itchy and scratch, you are at risk for a
staphlococccal (staph) infection on these areas. Staph
normally occurs on the skin but should not be in a wound so if
you scratch and happen to open some skin little staph areas
may develop. A first defence is to use soap and water on these
areas, if further care is needed contact your ET nurse.
So as a general sight unseen answer to your question I would
suggest that your skin may be dry during the winter. You may
want to try the sween cream, but remember use very little, it
goes a long way. For more information or more thorough in
formation contact your ET nurse.
I look forward to hearing how you solve this challenge.
Teri Schroeder
I will ask our secretaries to include the list of the rural clinics.
We will be going to North Battleford February 10 and 11 (Teri
and Sandy).
Please also remember that we have opportunities to see you by
telehealth. If you live outside of Saskatoon and need to see us
but the trip is too cumbersome, check if there is a telehealth
site near to you. You may find this information from our main
office at 655-2138.
Teri Schroeder
VISITATION REPORT
The visitations coordinator is Don Adams. You
can phone him at 374-4965.
October November December
Ileostomy 2 0 0
Colostomy 1 0 0
Urostomy 0 0 0
Pelvic Pouch 0 0 0
The Northern Saskatchewan Enterostomal Therapy
Program
The Enterostomal Therapy Program began in 1979 and is
strongly rooted as a result of the work of the UOA. However,
the Saskatoon story began before that time when two
Enterostomal Therapists (ET) received grants for training from
the Cancer Society in 1974. Under the auspices of the Cancer
Clinic, Katja Dietz began gathering existing patients and
assisting new patients to live with their ostomy. Katja paved
the way for the development of the Stoma Clinic and the
program that is officially known as the Northern Saskatchewan
Enterostomal Therapy Program.
In 1979 two Stoma Clinics were opened; one at Plains
Hospital in Regina, to serve the southern part of the province,
and one in University Hospital to serve the northern part of the
province. In Saskatoon, with just over 400 ostomy patients, a
second ET nurse, Heather Wigmore, was hired. Heather
moved to Moose Jaw in 1981 and at that time Teri Smith was
hired. As patients began to live healthier and longer with their
ostomies the program began to rapidly expand to include more
patients.
The unique skills of ET nurses in problem solving, knowledge
of skin, protecting skin and new advancements in surgical
techniques lead to even further changes in the program. We
were not only caring for ostomy patients after surgery, but
following and assisting patients with more complex surgeries.
Although we were happy with the ostomy supplies and
products available, they did not solve all the patient's needs.
When nurses and physicians have a complex case, they often
consult an ET nurse to provide input into the care and best
supplies available for that patient. The ETs work closely with
surgeons in planning patient care so patients can recover and
return to their preferred lifestyle.
In 1984 Phyllis Stephens was hired and Katja Dietz retired
from work shortly thereafter.
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Back row left to right
Maureen Harrison, Sue Knoll, Kathy Guina
Front row left to right
Nadine Rhode, Sandy Roberts, Teri Schroeder, Leslie
Worth, Deb Quest
In 1995 the program became formally recognized as a
Provincial Program thanks to the support once again of the
UOA and our program manager at that time, Brenda
Korchinski. As a result of this a third ET, Kathy Guina, was
hired and rural patient clinics were formally organized.
The ET nurses continue to provide the above services and
more, with over 3000 patient visits provided in 2003. To better
reflect the role of the ET nurse and to assist patients and family
in navigating through the hospital system the Stoma Clinic is
now called the Ostomy/Wound Clinic.
In 1998 the program was given separate office space, which is
located on the main floor of Royal University Hospital, in
room 1610. This was a wonderful move for the ETs and
patients alike, as the new office provides several treatment
rooms, lots of storage space for a variety of supplies as well as
separate offices for the nurses.
Staff changes were on the horizon again when Phyllis Stephens
retired in 2001 and Sandra (Sandy) Roberts was hired. In
2002 Gail Hogberg came to work with the program for a short
time. Gail now works with Home Care using the experience
she gained working with us, to assist patients and family in the
community. At present we have three full-time ET nurses and
two casual nurses, Nadine Rhode and Maureen Harrison. We
have a full-time secretarial position shared by two secretaries,
Sue Knoll and Deb Quest.
The Northern Saskatchewan Enterostomal Therapy Program
serves the province by providing 8 - 10 rural clinics per year.
Teri and Sandy cover the western portion of the province
including clinics in North Battleford and Lloydminster. The
Prince Albert Health Region has hired Phyllis Stephens to
work 2 days a week and she assists Kathy to cover the eastern
portion of the province, which includes rural clinics in Melfort,
Nipawin, Tisdale and Humboldt.
The in-patients at all three Saskatoon hospitals are visited by
an ET nurse. At present Teri is primarily responsible for the
in-patients at St. Paul's Hospital, Kathy for Royal University
Hospital and Sandy for Saskatoon City Hospital.
All three nurses schedule out-patient appointments at the
Ostomy/Wound Clinic at Royal University Hospital and
occasionally at the other hospitals as well. The special care
facilities are divided up amongst the ETs with each facility
having one primary ET as a resource person to contact when
needs arise.
Teaching continues to be a primary role for the ETs including
the revision and development of educational materials. The
more education the nurses provide the more trained health care
professionals there are available to assist with patient care.
Our challenge is to blend the evolution of our program to best
meet the needs of our patients and families given our available
resources. The role of the ET nurse will continue to evolve
with changes in the areas of prevention, surgical innovation,
treatment and consultation, and technology.
We want to acknowledge the contributions of all staff who
have worked with the Northern Saskatchewan Enterostomal
Program.
Katja Dietz
Heather Wigmore
Joyce Schaefer
Francis Semkiw
Donna Marchenko
Iva Kirkness
Gail Hogberg
Marion Penny
Donna Dixon
Dianne Gosselin
As well, the contributions of present staff is greatly
appreciated.
Deb Quest, Secretary
Sue Knoll, Secretary
Teri-Anne Smith Schroeder, ET Nurse Educator
Kathy Guina, ET Nurse Educator
Sandy Roberts, ET Nurse Educator
Phyllis Stephens, ET Nurse Educator (casual)
Nadine Rhode, Nurse (casual)
Maureen Harrison, Nurse (casual)
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PRINCE ALBERT SATELLITE
The Saskatoon Ostomy Association has a branch in Prince
Albert which meets for lunch every 2nd Friday of every 2nd
month at 11:45 a.m. at the Travelodge. The next meeting will
be Friday, February 13, 2004. For more information on
upcoming meetings please contact: Ed Frey at 764-8423.
Prince Albert Satellite Chapter of Saskatoon Ostomy
Association met December 12, 2003 and had a Christmas
party with 21 members and visitors, reported by Secretary:
Marian Davis
NORTHEAST SATELLITE
The North East Satellite of the Saskatoon Ostomy Association
meets for lunch the second Thursday every other month at
11:45 a.m. at Chicken Delight in Tisdale. This is a change
from the previous third Thursday. For information on
upcoming meetings contact: Wally Derkach at 862-5381 or
Shirley Klatik at 873-2156.
SHARE DONATIONS
Please help ostomates in third world countries, who often have
very few or no supplies, by donating supplies you cannot use
or do not need. These can be brought to our meetings or
dropped off at NorDon's Drugs for shipment overseas by FOW
Canada. FOW (Friends of Ostomates Worldwide) has a web
site now. www.fowcanada.org
DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS
Donations and bequests are gratefully accepted and are used
to support chapter activities. Tax receipts are provided for all
donations to the Saskatoon Ostomy Association.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our new members. Hope to see you at
the meetings soon!
Helen Penry Saskatoon
Ron Sadler Saskatoon
Shirley Althouse Kelvington
Patrick Bitz Saskatoon
Josephine Hassen Saskatoon
Pat Ramage Saskatoon
Prem Dhir Saskatoon
Lloyd Manning Lloydminster
OUR NEW 20/40 GROUP COULD BE FOR YOU
The Saskatoon Ostomy Association is inviting
those under 40 (with an invitation to those 40
plus who are �Young at Heart�) to join others in
this age group for periodic gatherings involving
socializing, support, conversation and planned activities. For
further information please contact James Maloney at 933-
4234.
SPOUSES AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS
At this year�s UOAC Annual Conference in Saskatoon, the
Spouses and Significant Others (SASO) Committee held a
general meeting to discuss this coming year�s plan of action.
Those in attendance felt that there is a need to reach out to
other spouses, partners and family members of ostomates at the
chapter level.
It was decided that the best way to achieve this is to find a
volunteer from each chapter across Canada, who is willing to
be a contact person. The SASO Committee the therefore
seeking your help. If you are interested, please contact Trish.
NEW OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP FOR KIDS AND
THEIR PARENTS
The kids and parents support group are planning
a Playstation 2 party. Please contact Marlyne
Wight at 249-5731 [email protected] or
Laurie Beaulieu at 258-2016 if you would like to
come. Place and time will be determined if
enough families are interested.
CAMP HORIZON
Calling all campers! The executive has approved sponsorship
of up to six campers to attend Camp Horizon this July. The
campers must be between 9 and 18 years of age. Contact Trish
McCormick by April 1 if you are interested.
VISITOR TRAINING
There will be a visitor training session held at the Bessborough
Hotel on Saturday, March 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lunch will be provided. An historic tour of the Hotel will be
held at 3:30. Both the training session and the tour are open to
spouses. Contact Bev Fry if you are interested.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN GANDER
The executive has approved sponsorship of four people to
attend the UOA Canada conference in Gander, Newfoundland
and Labrador in August. A flat rate of $1,250.00 will be
reimbursed per person attending the conference. Contact Trish
McCormick by April 1 if you are interested.
EXECUTIVE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
According to our by-laws, no person is allowed to occupy the
same office for more than two consecutive one-year terms.
With all positions being declared open, with the exception of
Past President which Trish has agreed to take, Zach Hauser is
seeking your involvement on one of the executive positions.
Please consider participating in the important work of the
Saskatoon Ostomy Association.
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HUMOUR AND SATIRE
It's All About How You Look At It
by Dale Tudge from the website of The Toque
http://www.thetoque.com
IN THE HOSPITAL-- Greg Parker was involved in a serious
car accident. The injuries included intensive damage to his
kidneys, spleen, and bladder. When he was brought to the
hospital, his chances for survival didn't look too good.
To save his life, Greg needed immediate surgery.
Regrettably, because of the seriousness of his internal injuries,
Greg had to have a radical urostomy, which means he will
have to urinate into a special plastic container for the rest of
his life.
Still, Greg is optimistic.
"I'm looking to make the best of the situation," said Greg, who
is just happy to be alive. "To me, the catheter bag is half-full,
not half-empty."
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SASKATOON OSTOMY ASSOCIATION
OFFICERSPresident
Trish McCormick
389 McMaster Crescent
Saskatoon SK S7H 4E5
374-6807
Past President
Zach Hauser
1035 - 10th Street East
Saskatoon SK S7H 0H8
343-8598
Vice President
Bev Fry
503 Perehudoff Crescent
Saskatoon SK S7N 4J6
242-8346
Secretary
Don Purich
22 Deborah Crescent
Saskatoon SK S7J 2W8
373-6814(h) 373-5311(w)
373-5315(fax)
Treasurer
Marg Chastakoff
Site 601, Box 20, RR #6
Saskatoon SK S7K 3J9
374-6963
COMMITTEE HEADSBulletin Editor / Webmaster
Peter Folk
107 Michener Cres
Saskatoon SK S7L 5T8
384-6059
Bulletin Mailing
Violet Haight
514 Tobin Cres
Saskatoon SK S7K 4N9
242-8915
Friendship
Helen Pries
2119 Lansdowne Ave
Saskatoon SK S7J 1G6
343-1119
Fundraising
Alf Keating
362 Sebestyen Cres
Saskatoon SK S7K 6W6
Liason with CCFC/ Literature /
Library
Colleen Demiczak
15 - 2311 St. Henry Ave
Saskatoon, SK S7M 0P6
374-7261
Membership
Pat Crilly
206 - 1700 Main Street
Saskatoon SK S7H 5S1
955-1207
20/40 Group
James Maloney
436 Main Street East
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0B8
933-4234
Kids and Parents
Marlyne Wight
1031 Konihowski Rd
Saskatoon, SK S7S 1K5
249-5731
Social Events & Luncheon
Co-ordinators
Rita Hazelhurst
1510 Victoria Avenue
Saskatoon SK S7H 0Z3
244-8629
Visitation
Don Adams
401 - 108th St
Saskatoon SK S7N 1R1
374-4965
Prince Albert Satellite
Ed Frey
Box 23031
Prince Albert, SK S6V 8A7
654-4809
North East Satellite
Wally Derkach, President
Box 2682
Nipawin SK S0E 1E0
862-5381
Battlefords Satellite
Robert McDonald
8910 18th Ave.
North Battleford, SK S9A 2V5
445-8882
Program
Executive Committee
UOA Canada Office
P.O. Box 825
50 Charles Street East
Toronto ON M4Y 2N7
(416) 595-5452
1-888-969-9698
email: [email protected]
Web site address:
http://www.ostomycanada.ca
Saskatoon 2003 - 2004 Meetings
September 8, 2003
October 6, 2003
November 3, 2003
December 1, 2003
February 2, 2004
March 1, 2004
April 5, 2004
May 3, 2004
June 7, 2004
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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
I would like to become a member of the Saskatoon Ostomy Association. Enclosed is my cheque for $25.00, for one year�s
membership. I understand that membership includes voting privileges, issues of the Saskatoon Bulletin, and U.O.A. Canada�s
magazine Ostomy Canada.
I am: New Member ! Renewing Member !
I have a: Colostomy ! Ileostomy ! Urostomy ! Continent Ostomy !
I am a: Spouse ! Medical Professional ! Other ! Date:___________________
Name:(Please Print) ______________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________ City/town: ______________________________________
Postal Code: ____________________________________ Telephone(s): _______________________________________
Please make cheque payable to: The Saskatoon Ostomy Association For information contact:
and mail to: 1610 Isabella Street Nordon Drugs....374-1585 or
Saskatoon SK S7J 0C1 The Stoma Clinic....655-2138
VISIT YOUR STOMA CLINIC regularly!
Room 1610, A Wing, Royal University Hospital. The
help and expertise of our Enterostomal Therapists is
available to you on an ongoing basis. It pays to keep in
touch and keep updated, so see us soon.
FOR APPOINTMENT PHONE: 655-2138
Service is free to all North Saskatchewan ostomates.
http://www.sdh.sk.ca/pteducation/entwnd.htm
Fisher�sYour Ostomy Supply Dealer in the Northwest
We stock:
� Convatec
� Surfit
� Hollister
� Guardian
Mail order service available . . .
Call Ian: 445-6153
FISHER�S DRUG COMPANY (1982) LTD
Prescription Druggists - 101 -1501 100th St.
North Battleford, SK, S9A 0W3
NORDON MEDICAL
PHONE 374-1589
NORDON DRUGS LTD.
PHONE 374-1585
--MAIL ORDER SERVICE AVAILABLE
--FREE DELIVERY WITHIN SASKATOON
� Convatec
� Hollister
� Coloplast
� Bard
� Nu Hope
� Micropore Tape
� Sween Products
� Irrigation Sets
� Incontinent Supplies
� Support Hosiery
� Jobst Custom Garments
� Braces
� Prosthesis
� Australian Medical
Sheepskin
1610 ISABELLA ST
At Corner of Louise Ave
SASKATOON, SASK
S7J 0C1
http://www.stn-biz.com/nordondrugs/
MEDICAL PHARMACY
14th Street & Central Avenue
Prince Albert, SK, S6V 4W1
Phone: 763-2637 ** Fax: 763-5981
� Breast Prosthesis
and Bras
� Hernia Supports
� Back Belts
� Surgical Support
Stockings
� Support Pantyhose
� Incontinent
Supplies
� Ostomy Supplies
� Prescription Blister
Packaging
This Newsletter is printed courtesy of
Apex Graphics
1002 Broadway Avenue
Saskatoon SK, S7N 1B9
(306) 652-1967
