NCH to hold free vendor fair, clinic for individuals with ostomies or stomas

Northwest Community Hospital’s Ostomy Support Group is hosting its annual Ostomy Vendor Fair and Stoma Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the hospital’s campus in Arlington Heights. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., attendees can meet with representatives from major medical supply companies who will showcase the latest products for ostomy and stoma care.

Attendees can briefly meet with a certified ostomy nurse to discuss pouching products, skin problems or other concerns. To schedule this consultation, call NCH HealthConnection at (847) 618-4968 or visit www.nch.org/ostomy.

The Ostomy Vendor Fair and Stoma Clinic will be held in rooms 1-6 and 1-7 at Northwest Community Hospital, located at 800 W. Central Road. in Arlington Heights. Attendees are encouraged to park in the Visitor Garage and enter the hospital at the East Entrance.

This month, NCH’s Ostomy Support Group celebrates its five-year anniversary. Since 2007, the Ostomy Support Group has been as an accessible and trusted resource for individuals with a bowel or urinary diversion, their supporters and caregivers, and anyone facing possible surgery. The Ostomy Support Group meets twice a month and is led by an NCH certified ostomy nurse.

Meetings are held throughout the year and include group support and encouragement, guest speakers who address relevant medical and wellness topics, and presentations by medical supplies representatives. NCH’s Ostomy Support Group is affiliated with the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., which is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals who have or will have a bowel or urinary diversion.

For information about ostomy care at NCH, the Ostomy Support Group and the Nov. 3 Ostomy Vendor Fair and Stoma Clinic, visit www.nch.org/ostomy.