Free Ostomy Support Group offers tips

Posted November 02, 2014 10:00 pm

Submitted by Huntley-Elgin Ostomy Support Group

Clinical dietitian Jessica Warda spoke at the October monthly meeting of the Huntley-Elgin Ostomy Support Group. Warda gave a list of foods that can be beneficial to many with an ostomy.

The next free monthly meeting will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the lower-level conference room at Advocate Sherman Hospital, 1425 N. Randall Road, north of Big Timber Road, south of I-90 in Elgin. An elevator is available, as well as free valet parking.

The guest speaker will be from a major supplier discussing ostomy supplies.

Helpful tips from its free newsletter will be discussed for urostomy, colostomy, and ileostomy care. The contact for Sun City Huntley area is Ken Kozy at (847) 659-1897; for Elgin area, contact Tom Wright, (847) 741-6513.

New attendees are welcome to these free meetings. There is no cost for the group's electronic newsletter, "Managing Life after an Ostomy." Learn good ideas, tips, and problem solving. Confidentiality respected.

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