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Gazette

Volume 41 Issue 1 January 2014

In This Issue Ostomy Halifax minutes 2

Annual General Meeting 3

Interested in helping out with

Cancer Research? 3

Notice Board 5

Yogurt cuts Down on Diar-

rhea, and New Ostomate 6

Muscle spasms or Night

Cramps, and Helpful tips for

Ostomates 7

Next Meeting

Feb. 2, 2014, 2:30 PM

Bethune Building Ballroom

VGH Site

Topic:

Annual General Meeting

and Elections

Ruth to give her Bio and

a movie on the works of

Ostomates World Wide

BOB PEMBROKE TO WEAR VICE-PRESIDENT’S HAT By Joel Jacobson

Bob Pembroke has always been someone who

wants to help others.

From 30 years as a teacher at Dartmouth High

School through his involvement with Ostomy

Halifax, he has been there to offer assistance

and guidance and fill a need wherever it

arises.

“Ostomy Halifax is a helping, caring organiza-

tion and I’m thrilled to be part of it,” says the

man who last year offered to be interim vice-

president as then VP Olive Jackson battled

illness. When Olive was forced to resign, Bob

immediately jumped into the role and now has

allowed his name to stand in the forthcoming

chapter elections.

Kentville-born Bob has been an ostomate for

less than two years but has welcomed the re-

lief from discomfort caused by irritable bowel syndrome that eventually led to bowel

cancer.

“I had been quite ill for months,” he recalls.”I had lost about 50 lbs (from a 215 lb

frame) and, for the last three weeks before the surgery, had consumed only liquids. I

was miserable.”

The colostomy surgery changed his life. The excruciating pain and inability to eat dis-

appeared over night. The cancer was gone. It was a sense of relief for Bob.

“I was able to eat anything I wanted, “he smiles, “and put back on much of the weight I

had lost.”

His sister, a member of the then-defunct Antigonish Ostomy chapter and a current

member of Ostomy Halifax, suggested Bob get involved with the support group.

‘It’s been a worthwhile experience,” says Bob, now a trained ostomy visitor. “I know

what it’s like to go through the life-altering surgery. No warning. Fear. Doubt. Appre-

hension. I just want to help people.”

The 70-year-old, who graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with arts and edu-

cation degrees and earned a Masters in Education at Saint Mary’s University, taught

English at Dartmouth High before becoming head of the department for the last 14

years of his career. He retired in 1995.

Besides his Ostomy work, Bob is active in the Retired Teachers Association of Dart-

mouth and the Seniors Collage Association of Nova Scotia (SCANS).

His willingness to help in all things Ostomy has been refreshing and a great help to

Ostomy Halifax Society is a

registered Canadian charity

that seeks to achieve the

highest quality of life for

ostomates in Nova Scotia.

Our Vision Achieve the highest quality

of life for ostomates in

Nova Scotia

Our Mission We are a not-for-profit vol-

unteer organization dedi-

cated to all people with an

ostomy and their families,

helping them to live life to

the fullest through support,

education, collaboration and

communications.

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Ostomy Halifax Society

Minutes of the General Monthly Meeting

January 5, 2014

The regular monthly meeting of the Ostomy Halifax Society opened at

2:30 pm. President Ed Tummers welcomed the members and led the

Ostomy Prayer

Regrets and greetings were received from Bette Yetman, Patrick

Thompson, Elaine Jeffery, Cynthia Gregg, Denise Nicholson, Wanda

Bernard, Mary Ann Bailey, Wilfred Jackson, Tom Hopkirk, Florence

Farrell, Barbara Barrett, Helen Barrett.

.I. ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Ed Tummers gave the following reports from the previous business

meeting:

Ed reported that the annual general meeting will be February 2, 2014.

In addition to the financial statements, elections for officers will be held

at that time.

II. NOMINATIONS.

Nominations for all positions to Patrick Thompson, chair of the Nomi-

nating Committee. The slate of nominations for officers includes

President: Elaine Jeffery; Vice President: Robert Pembroke; Treasurer:

Theresa Mason; Recording Secretary: Florence Farrell; Correspondence

Secretary: Barbara Barrett. Nominations will close February 2, 2014.

Ed reminded everybody that the next monthly business meeting would

be Monday January 20 in Room 5132 of the Dickson Building at 2:00

pm. All members are invited to attend.

III. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Membership: Betty Woolridge welcomed guests and new members. We

have 24 new members since July 1, 2013. Many members are now in

arrears. Dues are now overdue and they are $28.00 annually.

Visitation: Irene Stagg gave the Visitors Report.

IV. NEW BUSINESS: None

V. REFRESHMENTS

For next meeting, Sandwiches: Irene Stagg, Ann Dease, Theresa Ma-

son.

Sweets: Charlene Hutchings, Judy Murray.

Welcome at the door: Leo Walsh, Charlie Baird

Volunteers to set up chairs are welcome in the absence of Mike and

Betty Woolridge.

VI. OTHER BUSINESS: None

VII. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:00 pm.

VIII. PROGRAM

Rap session.

Minutes Approved

President Ed Tummers

Ostomy Halifax Society

Officers President: Ed Tummers 425-0894 Vice–President: Bob Pembroke 463-3999 Treasurer: Theresa Mason 861-4917 Correspondence Secretary: Barbara Barrett 443-8274 Recording Secretaries: Cynthia Gregg Betty Woolridge 883-2438 Past President: Patrick Thompson 444-0471

Committees: Monthly Meetings Hospitality: Betty Woolridge 883-2438 Jean Hiltz 883-9679 Programs: Ruth Kenney 434-7521 Emery Fanjoy 479-3974 Refreshments: Alyson Walsh 435-2539 Telephone: Paulette Vilvorder 445-3832 Room Bookings: Mike Woolridge 883-2438 Mutual Support and Caring Awards: Joel Jacobson 479-0442 Cards: Barbara Barrett 443-8274 Scrapbook: Ann Dease 861-3268 SASO: Betty Woolridge 883-2438 Visitors Program: Irene Stagg 462-0899 Youth Camp: Mike Woolridge 883-2438 Awareness and Communications Education: Gail Creelman ET 470-6977 Information: (Cell Phone) Irene Stagg 473-0414 Library: Ann Dease 861-3268 Newsletter Editor: Jean Hiltz 883-9679 Asst Editor: Joel Jacobson 479-0442 Mailing: Mike Woolridge 883-2438 Canada Ostomy Day: Wanda Bernard Special Events: (Anniversary) Joel Jacobson 479-0442 Operations: Finance: Mike Veres 852-4104 Membership: Betty Woolridge 883-2438 Charter Members: Bette Yetman 464-9888 Ruth Kenney ET 434-7521 Satellite Presidents: Annapolis Valley East Paula McKenzie, ET 538-7900 South Shore Ostomy Jane Berrigan 521-6117 e-mail: janeberrigan@me.com Medical Advisors: M. Giacomantonio, MD Paul Johnson, MD Chris Jamieson, MD

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Facts about the ‘flu The Flu is caused by a virus spreading from an infected

person to the nose and throat of others. Symptoms usually

appear within 2-3 days after being infected. A person with

a fever is considered contagious for another 3-4 days.

What to do as an Ostomate with the Flu:

Ostomates must take special care not to take medication

including laxatives without being prescribed by a doctor, as

they have no effect on viruses and can change the balance

of the gut and cause severe diarrhea.

For the Colostomate the diet needs to change while recov-

ering from the flu. Eat a fiber free diet and then gradually

move towards a regular normal diet. DO NOT IRRIGATE

WHILE HAVING DIARRHEA AND DO NOT

TAKE LAXATIVES.

Some drugs and specific foods can cause constipation in

colostomates. This can be prevented by increasing your

fluid intake.

Ileostomates:

Diarrhea presents a big problem. In addition to causing ex-

cessive discharge a person with an Ileostomy can risk an

electrolyte imbalance.

Most importantly POTASSIUM must be kept within safe

levels. If vomiting and dehydration becomes an issue the

ilestomates must go to the ER sooner rather than later.

It cannot be stressed how important it is to go to the ER as

an ileostomate cannot hydrate oneself fast enough.

It is recommended to drink Ginger-ale, bouillon, and either

Gatorade or Pedialyte.

Always ensure the symptoms are related to the Flu and not

Gastritis.

Urostomates:

Follow the same special care and make sure to protect the

kidneys. Prompt attention of distress from the Flu will

make a difference.

Any ostomate:

Always protect the abdominal muscles if coughing or

sneezing as a parastomal hernia can develop. A support belt

can make a difference.

General Information:

Always have Lomotil and/or Imodium plain or ES (extra

strength) available. Imodium is by far the better choice as it

does not contain Atropine or Anticholinergic which can

have ramifications with many medications as well as side

effects.

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Announcement of Annual

General Meeting

Notice of Ostomy Halifax Annual General Meeting

Ballroom of the Bethune Building at 2:30 pm on

Sunday February 2, 2014

At the annual general meeting of the Society, the

following items of business shall be dealt with and

shall be deemed ordinary business and all other busi-

ness transacted shall be deemed special business:

(a) minutes of the previous annual general meeting;

(b) consideration of the annual report of the direc-

tors;

(c) consideration of the annual financial report of the

Society;

(d) the appointment of auditors for the ensuing year;

and,

(e) election of officers.

Appointment of Auditors

Motion by the Finance Committee to file with the

Registrar a balance sheet showing general particulars

of liabilities and assets and a statement of income

and expenditure in the preceding year signed by two

directors in accordance with paragraph 19 of the So-

cieties Act. (R.S., c. 435, s. 19).

Election of Officers

Motion by the Nominating Committee for the term

May 2014 until March 2016.

President: Elaine Jeffery,

Vice-President: Bob Pembroke,

Treasurer: Theresa Mason,

Recording Secretary: Florence Farrell,

Correspondence Secretary: Barbara Barrett.

Interested in helping out with cancer research?

Researchers at Dalhousie University are investigating physi-

cal activity levels in colorectal cancer patients.

If you are 50 years or older and live within the Halifax Re-

gional Municipality (HRM), you may be eligible to participate

in this study.

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to answer some

questions about your cancer diagnosis and your health. You

will also be asked to wear 2 small electronic devices (smaller

than a cell phone) for 9 days. These devices will record your

activity level and your location (like a GPS). You DO NOT

have to be active to participate in this study.

If you are interested in participating, or would like more infor-

mation, please contact Mr. Logan Lawrence at (902) 266-

8978 or email logan.lawrence@dal.ca.

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Continue from pg. 3, Column 2

Pouch options with the Flu:

If you have a closed pouch switch to a drainable one and

finally if you do get excoriated or raw peristomal skin, use

Milk of Magnesia, Mylanta or Maalox and dab it onto the

raw skin areas and blow dry on low until a white dry crust

is seen. One can pouch on top of the white crust and the

raw skin will be healed within 24 hours.

Always try to have a variety of pouches available at all

times. Simply contact your vendors and ask for free

samples.

Get your Flu shot ----

it is worth it. Source; Central Vancouver Island News, January 2014

Recipe Corner

Sweet & Sour Bologna

Yields: 4 servings.

1/3 cup brown sugar

3 Tbsps. Cornstarch

3 Tbsps. Vinegar

2 Tbsps. Catsup

2 Tbsps. Soy sauce

1 small onion (chopped)

1 garlic clove (minced)

1 red pepper (chopped)

1 lb. bologna (1/4 Cubed)

1 can (14 oz) pineapple chunks (save juice)

2 1/2 cups pineapple juice and water

Salt & Pepper to taste

Method: In skillet, add brown sugar and corn starch,

mix well. Add enough water to pineapple juice to

measure 2 1/2 cups. Stir juice mixture, vinegar, cat-

sup and soy sauce into skillet. Cook over med. Heat

until mixture starts to boil and thickens. Stir in pine-

apple chunks, onion, red pepper and bologna. Season

to taste. Reduce heat and simmer until heated. Excel-

lent over rice.

"Oh God," sighed the wife one morning, "I'm convinced

my mind is almost completely gone!"

Her husband looked up from the newspaper and com-

mented, "I'm not surprised: You've been giving me a piece

of it every day for thirty years!"

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Notice Board

Upcoming Events.

.

February 2nd, Annual General Meeting

and Elections.

March 2nd, Doug Ross, Head Pharmacist,

Lawtons Northwood Centre.

April 6th, Abdominal Hernias, following

Ostomy Surgery. Speaker Dr. Marius

Hoogerboord.

May 4th. Ask the E.T. Panel

June 1st. Pot Luck Banquet

Business Meetings …

The next monthly business meeting will be

held Monday February 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm

in Room 5132 of the Dickson Building.

Business meetings are open to all members

and are normally held on the third Monday

of each month. There will be no business

meeting in December

“No Scent” Policy

Ostomy Halifax respects the

No Smoking & No Scent policy of the

Capital Health Authority. Thank you for

remembering your fellow members.

Ostomy Supplies & Discounts

Please remember to show your

membership card when requesting a

discount from participating firms.

Change of Address?

If you have a change of address, please

send a letter to Betty Woolridge

103 Alderney Drive, Enfield B2T1J9 or

email Jean Hiltz at jhiltz65@eastlink.ca

Meeting date reminders!

If you wish to be called, to be

reminded of our meetings, please

contact: Paulette Vilvorder at

445-3832 to have your name added to

the contact list.

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Birthday Greetings for

February Shelley Weatherby, Elizabeth

Henderson, Linda Lefler, Guy Lortie,

Beth MacDonnell, Bernard F. Miller,

William Power, Anne Ray, Monika

Michales, Cecile Saulnier, Helen E.

Shiers, Paulette Vilvorder, Florence

Whitby, Stewart Brown, Jacqueline

White, Joan Abbott, Isabell Burke,

Gordon Greeno.

Welcome New Members Dolores Dugie

Elaine McCarron

Gerald Mallon

In Memory Olive Jackson

December 7, 2013

Member since February 2004

Help Please !

If you are aware of any or our

members who are sick or in hospital,

please take a moment to notify us.

Cell Phones

A friendly reminder to turn off your

cell phone during the meeting as a

courtesy to our presenters, members

and their guests.

Note To Readers

Products and methods mentioned in

this Newsletter are not endorsed by .the Ostomy Halifax Society and may

not be relevant to everyone. It is wise

to consult your doctor or E.T. nurse

before deciding to use any of them.

Visits for December 2013 2 Ileostomies

2 Urostomies

Thank you to Visitors;

Nan Fanjoy

Ed Tummers

Ruth Kenney

Mort Kelly

Phone Call: Irene Stagg

Please consider receiving our

Newsletter by email ~

There’s something in it for both of

us! As a member you will receive

your newsletter in a secure PDF

format just as soon as it is ready &

you get it in colour. For us, the

savings are considerable both in

postage and labour costs. In addition,

we all benefit from contributing to a

more sustainable environment.

Interested ? Please send along a note

to Jean Hiltz. jhiltz@eastlink.ca

E.T. Nurses

Enterostomal Therapy Nurses

QE II Health Sciences Centre

Victoria General Hospital Site.

Enterostomal Therapy Services

Victoria General Hospital ET Clinic

(Self-referral) 473-7503

IWK Health Centre

Locating 470-8888,

Pager # 1893 Office:470-6977

To qualify for ET designation, a

candidate must attend a specifically

designed program, and successfully

complete it through very specialized

exams.

Chapter Minutes

Editors: Chapter Minutes are to be

submitted by the 15th of each

month, entries received after the

15th will not be included until the

following month.

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YOGURT CUTS DOWN ON DIARRHEA

Many people suffer from stomach upset and diarrhea while

taking antibiotics.

Fortunately, relief may entail a simple trip

to your supermarket’s dairy case. A study reported at the an-

nual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology

followed 202 hospitalized elderly people who were taking

antibiotics.

Researchers found that patients who consumed two eight-

ounce servings of yogurt daily for eight days reduced their

incidence of diarrhea by half, compared to those who ate

no yogurt.

Although the research has been divided on the yogurt phe-

nomenon, bacteria cultures in yogurt may help replenish

those in the gut that have been depleted by antibiotics. These

cultures have also been found to break down the lactose in

yogurt, making it more digestible for people who are lactose

intolerant. Source: Brantford & District Ostomy News, January 2014

New Ostomates By Mark Shaffer, Journal, Phila,

PA, Via: Metro Maryland

One of the most daunting tasks I faced as a new ostomate was

returning to the society of people outside my immediate

family. Insecurity about the reliability of my appliance, post-

operative pain, a sense of being radically different, and a lack

of appropriate clothing, all contributed to a feeling of isola-

tion. When I tried to see old friends, I would catch them look-

ing me over to see how I’d changed. Though I later realized

that this was natural, It was quite disconcerting at first. It

made me feel diminished somehow.

When I expressed these feelings to my UOAA provided visi-

tor, he encouraged me to go to the next Ostomy association

meeting(“Encourage” doesn’t quite tell the story; he insisted-

going so far as to pick me up and take me there.) At that first

Meeting, I found people with the same condition, and many

with worse ones which made it hard for me to continue

wallowing in self pity. To my surprise, these people looked

and acted like everyone else I knew. They were living normal

lives, working, raising children, falling in and out of love just

like the rest of the world did. If there was a difference, it

seemed to be nice people, every one of them. They were

more than willing to share their experiences, discuss any

topic I chose to raise and suggest practical solutions to

practical problems. They gave me phone numbers and told

me I could call them any time. Some of them remain friends

today. I still had adjustment problems, large and small, but I

knew I could solve them and I knew there were people who

would help me do so. If I was asked to give only one piece of

advice to a new ostomate, It would be this. GO TO A

MEETING. That one action, almost forced on me, made all

the difference. Source: Brantford & District Ostomy News, January 2014

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Healthcare solutions for better living

Muscle spasms or night cramps Ostomates with vomiting or diarrhea who have cramps

in hands, feet, or legs, might ask their doctor about elec-

trolytes.

Losing lots of body fluid, at any age, from any source,

can cause muscle spasms. Hot sweaty weather may

cause cramps and charley horses. Loss of body fluid

causes a shortage of the main electrolytes, sodium and

potassium, minerals that help the nervous system

activate muscles.

When electrolytes are in too short of a supply, the mus-

cles may spasm. Orange juice, honey and apple cider

vinegar in water, bouillon, tomato juice, or other high

sodium drinks help. Gatorade, other sports drinks, Pe-

dialyte drink and freezer pops from the grocery store,

and powdered electrolytes from sports shops are com-

mercial drinks that help stop cramping from electrolyte

loss. Source: Central Vancouver Island News, December 2013

Helpful tips for ostomates ---Empty your pouch when it is 1/3 to 1/2 full and be-

fore trapped gas makes it feel firm.

---To prevent “splashing” in the toilet bowl, cover the

water in the toilet bowl with toilet paper before empty-

ing your pouch.

---When removing your wafer hold one edge in one

hand and push the skin away with the other hand. It’s

much easier on the skin and doesn’t hurt.

---Consider an ostomy belt when doing things such as

weight lifting, golf, sit ups or any heavy lifting. It can

also help to keep the appliance secure. Source: Central Vancouver Island News, December 2013

TOP TEN SIGNS THAT YOU ARE OLD BEFORE

YOUR TIME 10)You refer to people your own age as 'kids today'

9)Your high school grad sweater no longer fits your

gut

8)You have more hair on your back than on your head

7)You begin stories with the expression 'in my day ...'

6)You have to take naps

5)You don't think that the Rolling Stones are that

old ...

4)You have to take so much medication that you're on

a first-name basis with all the pharmacy clerks in town

3)You think that Bob Saget is funny

2)Your joints crack so loudly when you get out of bed

that France surrendered

1)People your own age call you 'sir' and give you their

seat on the bus.

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Ostomy Halifax Society

Annual Report of the Executive 2013

Our Vision

Achieve the highest quality of life for ostomates in Nova Scotia.

Our Mission

We are a not-for-profit volunteer organization dedicated to all people with an ostomy and their families, helping them to live life to

the fullest through support, education, collaboration and communications.

Highlights

This year, we focused on celebrating our 40th Anniversary. In 1973 Bette Yetman and Ruth Kenney, with the help of Dr.

Fred Barton, undertook the task of setting up an association to help people who were recovering from ostomy surgery

and to enhance their quality of life. We honoured their accomplishments, and the contributions of many others through-

out our short history. Today, Ostomy Halifax serves almost 300 members, one of the largest groups of its kind in Can-

ada! We operate on a modest budget and we rely totally on our many energetic and willing volunteers, donors and sup-

porters to meet our objectives. Our presence is also felt at the National level; our President Ed Tummers and founding

member Ruth Kenney are active board members of Ostomy Canada.

Ostomy Halifax has 3 major programs

Monthly meetings. We meet generally on the first Sunday of each month (July & August excepted) at 2:30 pm in the

ballroom of the Bethune building, VG site. These self help meetings offer an exceptional opportunity for new

ostomates and their partners to chat with “experienced” members about common concerns and issues. Guest speak-

ers this year covered topics ranging from skin care, new ostomy appliances, travel considerations, “ask an E.T.

nurse” as well as our popular small rap group sessions which covered a medley of different topics.

The Peer Visitor Program. Ostomy Halifax Volunteers respond to medical professionals’ requests to visit patients

who have undergone urostomy, ileostomy or colostomy surgery. Last year we visited almost 50 hospital patients

shortly after their surgery in addition to many follow up phone calls to visited patients after they returned home. Our

trained volunteers don’t offer medical advice but they can talk from experience about day-to-day issues of living

with an ostomy. For hospital patients, this is often the first opportunity to witness that life after ostomy surgery can

be normal, happy and active

.

Perhaps our most significant milestone this year was receiving an invitation to speak at the NS Physicians Refresher

Course about our Peer Visitor Program. Our goal was to offer the opportunity to all Family Physicians in Nova Sco-

tia that have patients who may be facing ostomy surgery, or who are having difficulty adapting to life after surgery,

to avail themselves of our trained volunteers. After all, ostomates living with an ostomy know a lot about day-to-day

issues. And they know how full life can be.

Youth camp. For a child with an ostomy, there is no experience more rewarding, no place more accepting, than

ostomy camp. Camp Horizon Easter Seals together with Ostomy Canada brings youth from across Canada to the

camp in Alberta to share in activities, support, information and bonding. For many, this is the first time a young

ostomate feels accepted and "normal". And can you imagine the funny and intimate stories that these young, first

time camp ostomates were finally able to share with someone their own age? This year, in addition to the regular

camp activities, new programs were offered to older teens regarding intimacy and body image.

Continued on page 9

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Outside of our core activities significant progress has been made on several

other fronts as well –

We changed our name from United Ostomy Association-Metro Halifax Chapter to Ostomy Halifax and incor-

porated this fresh name into a New Logo.

We continue to find new ways to build awareness throughout the community. We now participate in the NS

211 service that provides information about community and social services.

Our Spouses and Significant Others Group (SASO) has created an information brochure that has been adopted

and distributed nationally.

World Ostomy Day is celebrated every three years, and now Canada Ostomy Day is celebrated annually on

the first Saturday in October.

Ed Tummers President

On behalf of the Executive

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Editors Please Note Items in this Newsletter may be copied for use in others newsletters, providing proper credit given concerning the source of the material, as indicated in “Source” at the end of some articles. In Appreciation Thank you, to Lawton’s Drug Stores for providing space in the storeroom of their Westphal Store for accepting and storing supplies for FOWC until a shipment is ready to be packed and sent to the Collection Site in Montreal. Bequests & Donations We are a nonprofit association and welcome bequests, donation and gifts. Acknowledgment Cards are sent to next-of-kin when memorial donations are received. Donations should be made payable and addressed to: Ostomy Halifax Society, PO Box 8476, Halifax, NS B3K 5M2

Ostomy Halifax Society

Member of Ostomy Canada

Membership - $28.00 annually, which entitles a member to receive 9 issues of

the “Ostomy Halifax News” and 2 issues of UOA of Canada Inc. publication,

“Ostomy Canada”. Must be a chapter member or member of a subscribing

chapter to receive the newsletter.

Donations - Receipts are issued promptly for income tax purposes.

Advertisers who give discounts on the purchase of Ostomy products:

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Lawtons Home Health Care-90 Main St., Westphal, Dartmouth - 462-7400

Lawtons Home Health Care-5991 Spring Garden Road, Halifax - 423-9430

Lawtons Home Health Care - 6155 North Street, Halifax - 453-8852

Lawtons Home Health Care - 157 Cobequid Rd. Sackville - 864-3005

Shoppers Drugs Mart - 3430 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax - 443-6084

Shoppers Drug Mart - 5595 Fenwick St. Halifax - 421-1683

D.F. Kyte, Pharmacy Ltd.- 920 Cole Harbour Rd., Dartmouth, NS - 462-4187

Courtesy - New Ostomates visited in hospital by our certified visitors will

receive 2 issues of this publication.

Ostomy Canada

Suite 501,

344 Bloor Street West,

Toronto, Ont. M5S 3A7

Phone: 416-595-5452

Fax: 416-595-9924

Toll Free - 1-888-969-9698

(Courtesy of Hollister Limited)

E-mail: uoacan@astral.magic.ca

Web Site: http:/www.ostomycanada.ca

Editor

Jean Hiltz,

52 Hurshman Rd,

Dutch Settlement, NS

B2S 2K8

902-883-9679

Email; jhiltz65@eastlink.ca

Atlantic Provinces UOAC

DSS Representative

VACANT

Membership Application - UOA of Canada Inc. - Ostomy Halifax Society

Membership includes annual subscription to chapter newsletter and the official UOAC publication,

“Ostomy Canada”. The following information is kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL. Membership is open to ostomates

and non-ostomates. New Member Renewal Change of Address

(Please Print) Name: __________________________________________________

Address________________________________Apt.No._______________

City___________________________Province_______Postal Code________________Phone(s)_______________

Birth (day/mo/yr) / / / E-Mail:_______________________________

Languages Spoken______________________

Colostomy Ileostomy Urinary Diversion

Continent Ileostomy

Other (Specify)_______________ Spouse/Family Member________________ M.D., E.T. Supplier, Etc.

Signature:______________________________________

Make cheque payable to Ostomy Halifax Society and mail to;

Membership Chair, Betty Woolridge, 103 Alderney Drive, Enfield, NS B2T 1J9

NOTE - Other Maritime Chapters, send directly to your Treasurer.