Ostomy Links
Audio
Hear gastroenterologist, Dr. Joel Reynolds, and wound, ostomy and continence advanced practise nurse specialist, Cathy Cisney, discuss ostomy health on the radio show Living with an Ostomy.
Download the MP3 (12.8 mb)
Please refer to Living Well With an Ostomy by Elizabeth Rayson for more information.
Web
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA): Billing itself as “the indispensable resource for training, education, research and patient care,” the AGA is an organization of approximately 12,000 gastroenterologic physicians and scientists. The Web site provides links to a Public Section that contains detailed information about current research related to digestive health.
British Colostomy Association (BCA)
United Ostomy Association (UOA): The United Ostomy Association is a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and advocacy for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.
The International Ostomy Association (IOA): The International Ostomy Association, an association of ostomy associations, is committed to the improvement of the quality of life of ostomates and those with related surgeries, worldwide. It provides to its member associations information and management guidelines, helps to form new ostomy associations, and advocates on all related matters and policies. The International Ostomy Association is also responsible for authoring the Charter of Ostomates’ Rights.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): Part of the National Institutes of Health, the NIDDK conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health.
The United Ostomy Association of Canada
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)
Ostomies and Children
Shadow Buddies and the Shadow Buddies Foundation: Created by the mother of a child with an ostomy, Shadow Buddies help children and their families cope with their illness or disease by letting them know that it’s okay to be a little different. Each doll is customized to have the same illness as that of the child who receives it. The dolls are inexpensive and can be ordered through the website or by calling the toll-free number below.
Ostomies and Sexuality
The Cancer Supportive Care Web Site: Created by medical professionals, the Cancer Supportive Care website provides information about sexuality and intimacy as they relate to cancer diagnoses. Links to other sources of information and a suggested reading list are provided.