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Metro Halifax News Published by

United Ostomy Association of Canada Inc. -

Metro Halifax Chapter Inc.

PO Box 8476, Halifax, NS B3K 5M2

A Volunteer, Charitable, Tax Exempt, Rehabilita-

tion Organization

Registration No. 11927-7184-RP0001

Our Purpose The purpose of this group

is to help people with

ostomies to lead full pro-

ductive lives, as well as

to provide information

and emotional support to

their families. Our trained

volunteer ostomates col-

lectively possess a wealth

of knowledge and experi-

ence in coping with their

ostomies, and they are

always willing upon re-

quest, to visit new

Ostomy patients.

Next Meeting December 5, 2010

Time 2:00 PM

Where: Ballroom, Bethune Building,

Victoria General Hospital Site, Halifax

Christmas Party Auction & Pot Luck

Buffet Please bring an appropriate

Item for the auction

November/ December 2010

Volume 38, Issue 8

Merry Christmas!

Happy Hanukkah!

Eid Mubarak!

Happy New Year!

HALIFAX VISITOR TRAINING PROGRAM

GREAT SUCCESS

One of the best training sessions ever,” was the verdict after the

recent visitor training program conducted by Metro Halifax

chapter.

Ann Ray, who has attended many, and has been actively in-

volved in the visitor program, called it, “the best I have ever

attended.”

That made newly-appointed

chapter visitor chair Irene

Stagg very pleased as she

concluded her first program.

“We had 23 participants, all

of whom were actively in-

volved in every phase of it,

from making presentations,

to playing patient and visitor

roles, to asking and answer-

ing questions during the rap

sessions. We had four brand

new visitors come out of the

session and re-certified the

rest. There was even one

participant (Anne Durkee)

from the South West Nova

(Yarmouth) chapter.”

Ruth Kenney whose exper-

tise has contributed heavily to so many of these training sessions

in the last 30 years, said there was great relevancy to the pro-

gram with healthy discussion and outstanding role playing.

Ed Tummers, Patrick Thompson, Mike Woolridge and Charlie

Baird filled the spots of patients and visitors, some playing

pleasant patients and others mean and nasty types, showing all

the participants what they could face when the walk into a hos-

pital room.

Ruth added, “Mike Veres, who is such a dedicated committed

visitor, had so many good things to say in the rap sessions, too.”

ETs Kim Slack, Ruth and Gail Creelman, and past visitor chair

Olive Jackson, made presentations on various aspects of

ostomies and ostomates. Kim spoke of anatomy and terminol-

ogy in a basic and informative session. Gail and Ruth talked

about the psychology of

ostomates, the denial, anger, grief

and depression that follows sur-

gery, while Olive explained the

contribution of Capital Health’s

Volunteer Services department to

the volunteer visitors.

Betty Woolridge , the spouse of an

ostomate, led a program on

spousal support that resulted in a

new spouse visitor.

In the midst of the 9 a.m. to 3

p.m. training program, refresh-

ments were provided by Ann Ray

and Kim Slack, keeping everyone

alert through the entire day.

“The major part of the event was

the participation,” said Ruth. “It

was excellent and made the train-

ing program an outstanding success.”

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Metro Halifax Chapter November/December, 2010

Enterostomal Therapy

Nurses

QE II Health Sciences Centre

Victoria General Hospital Site

Kim Slack, RN BScN, ETN

Locating: 473-2220, Pager

#2644

Office: 473-7503

IWK Health Centre

Gail Creelman, RN.,ET

Locating 470-8888, Pager #

1893

Office:470-6977

To qualify for ET designation, a

candidate must attend a specifi-

cally designed program, and suc-

cessfully complete it through

very specialized exams.

Up Coming Events

Jan.9/2011 Rap Session

Feb.6 /11Charitable Bequests

and Disability Credit

Mar.6/11, Three suppliers

Apr.3/11, Rap session

May 1/11 Fitness

June 5/11Closing Banquet

Sept. 4/11 Rap Session

In This Issue

Heartfelt Praise (poem) 3

Potassium Has Its Ups and

Downs 4

Associate Chapter Highlights 5

Fluids and Electrolytes 6

Associate Chapter Highlights

continued from page 5 8

Volunteer Patient Educators 9

Executive Meetings

3rd Monday, 2 to 4 p.m.

5132 Dickson centre, 5th floor,

V.G. site. Open to all members.

We had a great turnout for the November meeting.

Because the meeting happened part way between All Saints’

Day and Remembrance Day, we paused during the opening

prayer for a moment of silent reflection to remember those

ostomates who are no longer among us.

The highlight of the meeting was our "Ask the ET panel". Kim

Slack and Ruth Kenney took questions for over 30 minutes,

but we had to stop the panel so that we could go and eat the

delicious sandwiches and sweets provided for the event.

On Saturday November 13, we conducted a visitor training session. These happen

only once every few years, but it provides a great opportunity to share information

with other visitors and refresh ourselves on new procedures. We had 23 people

registered for the event. Thanks to Irene Stagg and her team of volunteers for a

valuable session. We also welcome the newcomers to the visiting program who are

so willing to offer their experience to help other new ostomates.

Don’t forget the Christmas auction and pot luck banquet on Sunday December 5.

Bring your favorite dish to share. If you have something to donate to the auction,

bring the item along. We ask that you indicate a reasonable retail value to help our

auctioneer set a fair price. And please, no junk. And of course, family and friends

are invited. The more the merrier. Besides fundraising, the auction is also about

having fun.

See you all at the auction.

From The President

Metro Halifax Minutes

President Ed Tummers welcomed the

members and guests. Barbara Barrett led

the Ostomy Prayer.

Regrets: Patrick Thompson, Bette Yet-

man, Joel Jacobson & Elizabeth Lambie.

Betty Woolridge, reported that we had 55

members and guest present and welcomed

new member Gerald Haggett.

Treasurer, Theresa Mason gave her re-

port which was accepted as given.

Secretary, Kim Slack read the minutes of

the last meeting. They were approved as

read.

Cards: Get well card was sent to Betty

Hughes, a sympathy card was sent to

Norma Taylor and family on the death of

her husband Orville and a get well card

will be sent to Roy Yetman.

Membership: We now have 303 paid up

members.

New Business: Metro Halifax Chapter

won second prize in the World Ostomy

Day contest from ConvaTec. The prize

was $300. Ruth Kenney as National Di-

rector read the letter from ConvaTec

awarding the prize.

Board of Directors Report, UOAC, Oct.

15-17, held in Halifax was given by Mike

Woolridge

Many motions were passed and matters

discussed. Mike provide the following

summary:

1. The policies and procedures manual is

being revised and will be presented

for approval at the March 2011 meet-

ing.

2. The DSS representatives will have a

full day meeting at the AGM. This is

in addition to the full day board meet-

ing.

3. DSS will be responsible for flag bear-

ers. DSS reps will be available to as-

sist the host chapter at the Conference

and AGM.

4. The Parents of Ostomy Children will

be holding a virtual event.

5. Communications Committee has been

working in conjunction with all areas

of UOAC communications: Ostomy

Canada Magazine, Website, UOA

Connection, Publications.

6. Ostomy Canada is suggesting that

DSS reps ask their chapters for per-

sonal stories, chapter unsung heroes,

stories of interest to ostomates for use

in the magazine.

7. Continued on pg. 3, column 3

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Heartfelt Praise

He was getting old and paunchy

And his hair was falling fast,

And he sat around the Legion,

Telling stories of the past.

Of a war that he once fought in

And the deeds that he had done,

In his exploits with his buddies;

They were heroes, every one.

And 'tho sometimes to his neighbors

His tales became a joke,

All his buddies listened quietly

For they knew whereof he spoke.

But we'll hear his tales no longer,

For ol' Bob has passed away,

And the world's a little poorer

For a Soldier died today.

He won't be mourned by many,

Just his children and his wife.

For he lived an ordinary,

Very quiet sort of life..

He held a job and raised a family,

Going quietly on his way;

And the world won't note his pass-

ing,

'Tho a Soldier died today.

When politicians leave this earth,

Their bodies lie in state,

While thousands note their passing,

And proclaim that they were great.

Papers tell of their life stories

From the time that they were young

But the passing of a Soldier

Goes unnoticed, and unsung.

Is the greatest contribution

To the welfare of our land,

Some jerk who breaks his promise

And cons his fellow man?

Or the ordinary fellow

Who in times of war and strife,

Goes off to serve his country

And offers up his life?

The politician's stipend

And the style in which he lives,

Are often disproportionate,

To the service that he gives.

While the ordinary Soldier,

Who offered up his all,

Is paid off with a medal

And perhaps a pension, small.

It's so easy to forget them,

For it is so many times

That our Bobs and Jims and

Johnny's,

Went to battle, but we know,

It is not the politicians

With their compromise and ploys,

Who won for us the freedom

That our country now enjoys.

Should you find yourself in danger,

With your enemies at hand,

Would you really want some cop-

out,

With his ever waffling stand?

Or would you want a Soldier--

His home, his country, his kin,

Just a common Soldier,

Who would fight until the end.

He was just a common Soldier,

And his ranks are growing thin,

But his presence should remind us

We may need his like again.

For when countries are in conflict,

We find the Soldier's part

Is to clean up all the troubles

That the politicians start.

If we cannot do him honor

While he's here to hear the praise,

Then at least let's give him hom-

age

At the ending of his days.

Perhaps just a simple headline

In the paper that might say:

"OUR COUNTRY IS IN

MOURNING.

A SOLDIER DIED TODAY." CANADA A veteran is someone who, at one point in his

life, wrote a blank check made payable 'To My

Country' for an amount "up to and including my life."

That is Honor, and there are way too many

people in this country who no longer under-

stand it. Remembrance Day has passed for this year,

but we should remember each and every day of

the year, not only those who laid down their

lives, so we would enjoy the freedom that we have. We should also remember the veterans

that lived to come home and have since passed

and those who are still with us.

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7. Public awareness & Support Com-

mittee is doing work on promoting our

organization in a new area-Public Ser-

vice Announcements, packages to

CAET, GI association etc.

8. WOD Committee will become

Ostomy Day Committee to incorpo-

rate an National Ostomy Day annu-

ally. More to follow.

9. The service brochure is being re-

vised. Will be presented at a later date

for approval.

10. The issue regarding financial re-

ports being delayed is being resolved

by new treasurer Gene Zapf.

Auction: Items of reasonable worth,

not yard sale items, please. Place an

estimated value on the item. This will

aid the auctioneer. Bring your friends

and family.

Welcome at the door: Charlie Baird

& Leo Walsh. Volunteers to set up

chairs and tables are welcome.

Refreshments: Jan. 2011,Sweets:

Irene Stagg, Paulette Vilvorder Sand-

wiches: Barbara Barrett, Nan Fanjoy

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from

your Editor & her dog, Skippy

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Metro Halifax Chapter November/December, 2010

Metro Halifax Chapter, Inc.

Officers President: Ed Tummers 425-0894 Treasure: Theresa Mason 861-4917 Vice– President: Olive Jackson 463-5102 Rec. Secretary: Kim Slack Co. Secretary: Barbara Barrett 443-8274 Past Pres.: Patrick Thompson 444-0471

Committees: Appliances: Ruth Kenney, E.T. 434-7521 Cards: Barbara Barrett 443-8574 Editor: Jean Hiltz 883-9679 Assistant Editor: Joel Jacobson 479-0442 Education: Gail Creelman, ET 470-6977 Newsletter Mailing: Mike Woolridge 883-2438 Finance: Patrick Thompson 444-0471 Hospitality: Betty Woolridge 883-2438 “ “ : Jean Hiltz 883-9679 Information: Anne Ray 443-0135 Library: Ann Dease 861-3268 Membership: Betty Woolridge 883-2438 Programs: Joel Jacobson 479-0442 “ “ : Charles Baird 865-9584 Refreshments: Alyson Walsh 435-2539 Scrapbook: Ann Dease 861-3268 Spouses & Significant Others: Betty Woolridge 883-2438 Telephone: Paulette Vilvorder 445-3832 Visiting: Irene Stagg 462-0899 Awards: Joel Jacobson 479-0442 Information: Anne Ray 443-0135 Youth Camp: Mike Woolridge 883-2438

Medical Advisors M. Giacomantonio, MD Paul Johnson, MD Chris Jamieson, MD Bernard McIntyre, MD Ruth Kenney, ET Gail Creelman, ET Kim Slack, ET

Satellite Presidents

Annapolis Valley East

Paula McKenzie, ET 538-7900

Bridgewater

Nadine Hyson 527-1557

Potassium Has Its Ups and Down

The body leans heavily on potassium. It’s a busy mineral. Potassium is es-

sential for a normal heartbeat. Without it, nerves cannot send messages to

the muscles. Low potassium levels weaken muscles. People who take a diu-

retic over a period of time may show low potassium count. Other conditions

that deplete its potassium are adrenal gland problem, kidney diseases and

diarrhea.

Once the body has depleted it’s potassium reserves, the doctor almost al-

ways has to prescribe a potassium supplement. It’s nearly impossible for

potassium rich foods to restore body potassium levels .

Once potassium levels are replenished, then foods help keep the levels in

the normal range. Bananas, extolled as a potassium gold mine, are good, but

not as great a source of the mineral. A baked potato tops the list. Other food

sources are dried figs, yogurt, avocados, watermelon, oranges, cantaloupes,

soybeans, peas, squash, spinach, tea,

bouillon/broth, molasses, raisins, dates,

apricots and fish. Source: Brantford & District Ostomy News, Via

Sleeping Giant Ostomy Group, Thunder Bay, Ont.

September 2010

Note To Readers

Products and methods mentioned in this

Newsletter are not endorsed by the Metro

Halifax chapter 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.

Note: Cell phones must be turned

off during the meeting as a courtesy

to members & guests

Moving? Don’t forget to send us

you change of address. Returned

newsletters WILL NOT be for-

warded

Members making a purchase of

Ostomy products must show their up-

to-date MEMBERSHIP CARD to

receive the Discount on their purchase

from participating firms.

“No Scent” Policy

The Metro Halifax chapter of UOAC

MUST abide by the NO SMOKING

and NO SCENT policy of the Capi-

tal Health Authority which PRO-

HIBITS smoking and scents on its

properties. Please respect the author-

ity’s policy and your fellow members.

Visitors Report

October 2010

5 Ileostomies

6 Ileo-Conduit

Thank you to visitors:

Ed Tummers

Lori Barlon

Eldon Pellerine

Joel Jacobson

Paulette Vilvorder

Irene Stagg

Mort Kelly

Thank You Now that I'm finally out of the hospital after

three months, I want to thank the members

who remembered me with such inspiring

cards, encouraging phone calls and visits,

especially Mike and Betty who came imme-

diately to see me when I first went to hospi-

tal, Joel and Cathy Jacobson, Charlie Baird,

Patrick and Hilda Thompson, Ruth Kenney,

Elizabeth Lambie as those visits happened

when I was at especially low periods and

certainly helped to bring me out of them. I

now am walking with a cane and look for-

ward to seeing all of you at the Christmas

Auction.

Best regards, Bette

Monique Ricard (Marcotte)

Wishes to say Hello to all the

members of Metro Halifax

Ostomy Chapter

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Associate Chapter Meetings Highlights

Miramichi - Moncton - Prince Ed-

ward Island - Southwest (Yarmouth)

Truro - Annapolis Valley Chapter

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Southwest Chapter, “Yarmouth”

Our recipients’ of the” Unsung Hero

Award”. On the left Irene Surette, on

the right Peggy Harris. Both ladies

have been long time participants and

the back bones of the South West

Nova Scotia Ostomy Chapter. Peggy

has served as our treasurer for many

years and many other duties to enhance

our chapter. Irene has been our Ways

and Means chairperson and has done a

super job. Both of these ladies are

wonderful ladies and a real asset to our chapter.

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Southwest “Yarmouth”

October 19th, 2010

On October 19th we held our second

meeting of the year Fourteen members

attended as well as a new visitor.

Hopefully he enjoyed his evening and

will return to our next meeting.

The Yarmouth members have concerns

about the lack of ET nurses in our area.

There are efforts being made by Cora-

lee Robichaud, RN-Wound & Ostomy

Resource Nurse to fill the gap between

ostomate and assistance. We were very

pleased to have her attend our meeting

and following a video she spoke to us

on patients having a positive attitude.

She also passed out her business cards

and informed us when her clinics were

being held. Hopefully she will return

to another meeting to enable our mem-

bers to become acquainted with her.

Annette presented a video that she re-

ceived from the AGM. It was enjoyed

by all. Reminder our dues at the No-

vember meeting. Also a reminder that

on November 16th we would hold our

annual pie sale. Bring your family and

friends to partake in the fun. Ann men-

tioned that members could apply for a

tax credit with Revenue Canada if they

wished or were eligible.

Our Christmas party date is set for De-

cember 3rd at Lotus Gardens. Don’t

forget to bring 2 gifts for Tidal View,

one male and one female. Submitted by: Ann Durkee

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Moncton Chapter

October 31st. 2010

Our president, Eva Bordage, extended

a warm welcome to the twenty people

present, especially to our 2 ET’s Joan

and Anne. Also a special welcome was

extended to 3 new Ostomates.

The members joined in the reading of

the Ostomy Prayer.

Sister Rose read the minutes of Sept.

19th. They were approved as read.

An e-mail was received from Andree

Drapeau a nurse at the Campbellton

Hospital inquiring when our meetings

are held. Eva shared a communiqué

from Judith Steeves, our DSS Repre-

sentative.

The treasurer’s report was given.

Visits: Minerva visited one patient

who is not doing well since her surgery

in September.

An invitation was received regarding a

“ Visitor Training Session” in Halifax.

No cards were sent out this month.

Minerva shared her experience of ho-

meopathic medicine. She had wonder-

ful results. Minerva will contact Dr.

Ravi Kancharla of Homeopathy Health

Plus. If possible, we could have him as

a guest speaker.

Joan is still trying to line up some of

the suppliers reps as guest speakers for

the new year.

Joan indicated that three clients came

to the clinic held on Oct.30th. The next

clinics are on Nov. 20th and Dec. 18th

at Lawtons Drugs on Mapleton Road.

Minerva is preparing a box of unused

Ostomy supplies for FOW.

Our meeting on Nov. 28th will consist

of an auction, a Yankee swap and a pot

-luck supper.

The meeting continued with a rap ses-

sion, Anne and Joan were present to

answer member’s question. Submitted by: Eva Bordage for Sr. Rose

Helene Chiasson (Secretary)

Continued on pg. 8 Column 1

We are no longer publishing birth-

day lists each month due to privacy

issues and possible identity theft.

We were advised by other chapters

at the UOAC Conference to admin-

ister this policy.

Birthday Wishes go out to all who

are celebrating a birthday in

December and January

Notice: If you know of any mem-

bers that are sick or in hospital,

please notify a member of the ex-

ecutive.

Editor: Chapter reports should be

submitted as soon as possible af-

ter the meeting as the newsletter

has to be in the hands of the

Welcome New Members

Bob Taylor

Frank Wiley

Alison McQueen

Cecil Cruickshank

Bert Newhook

Gerald Haggett

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Fluids And Electrolytes…..Your Body’s Power

Source

Just as your car’s battery needs charging with water and

electric force, your body demands the same. In fact, both

you and your body just won’t run without the proper bal-

ance of this vital power combination. Body fluid balance is

particularly critical to people with urinary diversions or

gastrointestinal stomas. That’s because the needed surgical

changes and the required compensations in body functions

may accelerate changes in fluid balance and accentuate the

impact of the imbalance on the ostomates total body health.

Year-round awareness!

Maintaining proper body fluid balance is important to eve-

ryone. It applies to well-conditioned athletes engaged in

rigorous competition and to more sedentary workers in-

volved in demanding physical or mental activities or envi-

ronments. It applies to females just as much as it does to

males. It isn’t seasonal. Extremely hot humid summer

weather stresses it’s need. But winter’s weary physical at-

trition and draining illnesses create equally serious body

fluids imbalances. Regulation of bodily fluid balance is the

year-round business of everyone.

Why are electrolytes so important?

Electrolytes are basic life substances that dissolve in water

and conduct your vital body electricity. These charged ions

are positive cat-ions (sodium, potassium, calcium and mag-

nesium) or negative anions (bicarbonate, chloride, phos-

phate, sulfate, organic acids and protein compounds). Elec-

trolytes are related to the body’s water distribution, absorp-

tion, diffusion, acid-base balance and nerve and muscle

reaction. The presence and balance of these Electrolytes

determine just how well or poorly our body’s entire system

performs it’s complex vital functions.

What causes body fluid and electrolyte deficiency?

The most common causes are (1) severe or extended illness

involving high fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, (2) long peri-

ods of extremely hot weather and perspiration, (3) extraor-

dinary physical exercise or work activity, and (4) extreme

changes in diet or reduced fluid intake. Your body will re-

lease large amounts of body fluid through your skin, lungs

and kidneys when elevated temperatures occur. This is a

natural response as a safety valve to relieve an overheated

system. In the process you not only deplete normal body

fluid content but dissipate its natural balance of electrolytes

and body chemistry.

What does body fluid and electrolyte deficiency do to

you?

A very wide and differing combination of nervous and

muscular disorder may occur both on the degree or extent

of the electrolyte deficiency or whether the fluid imbalance

is a deficit or an excess condition

and muscular disorders may occur depending both on the

degree or extent of the electrolyte deficiency or weather the

fluid imbalance is a deficit or an excess condition. The na-

ture of the fluid shift within your body.

What is the solution?

The obvious solution is the intake of greater amounts of

water and at the same time a much greater then average

intake of vital electrolytes. The average person with a rea-

sonably good diet regime may get sufficient electrolyte and

fluid input for his everyday energy replenishment but after

severe body stress will require an increased electrolyte sup-

plement to the extra intake that the body is demanding. For

ostomates, particularly those with urinary diversions or

gastrointestinal stomas, it is probably beneficial to supple-

ment your electrolyte intake not only in these special peri-

ods of body stress but also to consider a reasonable regular

electrolyte supplement to your normal diet.

When serious illness or surgery is the cause of body fluid/

electrolyte imbalance, the physician will recommend a re-

storative program. But for the more common occurrences

related to weather, minor illness, overwork, or exercise,

there are simple home remedies you can apply. Orange

juice and bananas can add potassium and vitamin C. Bouil-

lon or canned soups will boost sodium.

The important thing to remember is, don’t let your body

battery run low on fluid and electric force. Maintain a

proper body fluid and electrolyte balance and take restora-

tive action when ever heavy physical work, play, illness, or

weather diminishes your fuel supply!

By Gener Galindo, in Ostomy Observations, a publication of Nu-Hope Labs., Inc. Pacoima, CA. Source: Los Angeles Ostomy News. Via: Sleep-

ing Giant Ostomy Group, Thunder Bay, Ont. September 2010

Two Newfies were waiting at the bus stop when a truck

went past loaded up with rolls of turf.

Jimmy said, “I’m gonna do that when I win the lot-

tery…'

“What's that then?”asks Mikey.

“Send me lawn away to be cut”…

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Metro Halifax Chapter November/December,2010

If you wish to be called, to be

reminded of a meeting date,

Please contact:

Paulette Vilvorder at;

445-3832, to have your name

added to the contact list.

If you have a change of ad-

dress, either mailing or e-

mail, PLEASE, inform us

of the change.

If we don’t have the proper

address, we are unable to

send your newsletter.

From your Editor

If any of you have a story about your

experiences that you would like to

share with others, please send them to

me.

I would love to hear from you!!

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Metro Halifax Chapter November/December, 2010

Continued from pg. 5 Column 3

Prince Edward Island Ostomy

Chapter

Next UOAC PEI Chapter Meeting will

be held on Monday December 13,2010

at 7pm, Jack Blanchard Family Cen-

tre,7 Pond Street, Charlottetown. Submitted by: Reagh Clark

*************************************

Miramichi Ostomy

November 10, 2010

Present: Ray Woods, Libby Hay,

Jeannine Hennessey, Lois Lee, Mary

Silliker, Mel Richard and Lynn

Jamieson

The opening prayer was recited by the

members.

It was our first meeting without our

past president Judy Lynch who passed

away in September. She is certainly

missed by everyone and we will never

forget her dedication to our member-

ship. In her memory her family asked

for donations to UOAC youth camp.

A cheque will be sent to UOAC in

Toronto. Thank you Judy!

Judy was also our Vice President.

Mary Silliker will fill that position.

It was decided that we follow the tra-

dition of last year and not hold meet-

ings in January and February. We will

continue in March and Lynn will look

into getting a visit from Hollister,

Convatec and Coloplast Reps.

Lynn read the Communique sent in

October by Judith E. Steeves.

Lynn will call the Education Depart-

ment at the Hospital to book the Con-

ference room on the fourth floor for

the year 2012.

Lynn will look into the cost of reorder-

ing charitable receipts for donations.

Lynn read letters from Montreal

Ostomy Center and Dave Quennell

regarding new products.

Lois collected the Chapter dues which

are due in December.

Lois Lee will make a phone call to a

new ostomate who contacted us by

phone for information.

Our December meeting will be a sup-

per meeting at The Great Wok at

4:00pm on December 8th. Lynn

called and reserved the room for 14

people. Submitted by: Lynn Jamieson

President/Secretary

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Truro Ostomy Chapter

November 13, 2010

The Truro Ostomy Chapter held their

monthly meeting with eleven members

and guests present. President Edna

Graham opened the meeting followed

by the Ostomy prayer. Edna welcomed

our guest from the Transition house,

which is a shelter for woman and chil-

dren.

Minutes from the last meeting were

approved as read followed by the

Treasure’s report. It was decided to

hold the January meeting on January

9th at the hospital auditorium.

Our Christmas party will be held Dec.

5th at the home of April Mackie, 350

Robie Street at 2pm. Lunch for the

occasion is pot luck finger foods. A

gift exchange will take place with a

limit of $10.00. All present and past

members are welcome.

The meeting ended with a rap session

followed by lunch and social. Respectfully submitted: Sandra Trites

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More from South West Chapter

Yarmouth

Would you believe it is our last meet-

ing for this year, memberships are due

and Christmas is just around the cor-

ner. We had 18 in attendance last eve-

ning at our November meeting. The

order of business was done with Presi-

dent Susan adjourning the meeting for

our annual pie sale. We had many

lovely pies made by our membership

and sales from our auction amounted

to $319.00. Some of those pies bring

good prices and also lots of fun and

fellowship.

Next month we will go to a Christmas

supper on December 3rd. Members

will bring 2 gifts, one male and one

female, for Tidal View. Santa will

arrive to collect them and deliver them

on our behalf. Looking forward to

seeing all at our party and wishing all

a wonderful Christmas and all the best

in the New Year. Submitted by: Anne Durkee

In Memory of

Jean Humphreys

Member since Sept. 1988 passed

away Nov. 16, 2010

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Metro Halifax Chapter November/ December, 2010

Volunteer Patient Educators

Would you like to help the next generation of

doctors learn more about ostomies?

Patient Educators have become increasingly

important in recent years as patients found on

hospital wards today tend to be sicker than in

the past. Also, patients are generally dis-

charged much more quickly after surgery

now so that it is increasingly difficult to

schedule an ostomy visit. There are also

fewer in-hospital patients overall, which

makes it more difficult to find opportunities

for students to practice their skills. Patient

Educators can help fill these gaps.

The Volunteer Patient Educator Program

provides students, residents and physicians

opportunities to explore the process of pa-

tient-doctor communication and also to learn

and practice other clinical and physical exam

skills with Patients in a safe environment.

Patient Educator sessions are usually scheduled on Thursday mornings dur-

ing the winter semester. They last about two hours.

If you would be interested in this Volunteer Patient Educator program,

please contact our Education Committee Chair, Gail Creelman at 470-6977.

Pictured here:

Sandra Witherbee Learning Resource Centre Dalhousie University

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Membership Application - UOA of Canada Inc. - Metro Halifax Chapter, Inc.

Membership includes annual subscription to chapter newsletter and the official UOAC publication, “Ostomy Canada”. The follow-

ing information is kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL. Membership is open to ostomates and non-ostomates.

New Member Renewal Change of Address

Name ______________________________Address________________________________Apt.No._______________

City___________________________Province_______Postal Code________________Phone(s)___________________

Birth (day/mo/yr) / / / Occopation______________________Languages Spoken______________________

Colostomy Ileostomy Urinary Diversion

Continent Ileostomy

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

$_______________

Make cheque payable to United Ostomy Association of Canada, Inc., Metro Chapter and mail to

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

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

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 Our grateful appreciation to the Administra-tion of the QEll Health Sciences Centre, Hali-

fax, for the printing of this newsletter and

general support to the chapter and its mem-

bers. Thank you, to Lawton’s Drug Stores for pro-

viding space in the storeroom of their Wood-

lawn Store for accepting and storing supplies

for FOWC until a shipment is ready to be packed and sent to the Collection Site in

Montreal.

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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 ad-

dressed to: Metro Halifax Chapter, United

Ostomy Association of Canada, Inc. PO

Box 8476, Halifax, NS B3K 5M2

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Editor Jean Hiltz,

52 Hurshman Rd, Dutch Settlement, NS

B2S 2K8

902-883-9679

Email; jhiltz65@eastlink.ca

Metro Halifax Chapter, Inc

United Ostomy Association of Canada Inc.

Membership - $26.00 annually, which entitles a member to receive 9 issues of the

“Metro 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 re-

ceive the newsletter.

Donations - Receipts are issued promptly for income tax purposes.

Advertisers who give discounts on the purchase of Ostomy products:

Lawtons Home Health Care Equipment & Service Centre - 100 Isley Avenue,

Dartmouth - 864-8768. Fax 864-9251, Toll Free; 1-800-4556 (Nova Scotia Only)

Lawtons Home Health Care - Bayers Road Shopping Centre, Halifax, 445-4573

1-800-461-9876 (Toll Free Atlantic Provinces)

Lawtons Home Care - 528 Sackville Drive, Lr. Sackville - 865-9450

Lawtons Home Care - 114 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth - 434-4553

Lawtons Home Care - 5991 Spring Garden Road, Halifax - 422-3806

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

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.

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Atlantic Provinces UOAC

DSS Representative

Judy Steeves

1095 Lincoln Road

Fredericton, NB E3B 8J3

Phone: 506-459-4243

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UOA of Canada Inc.

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