Step Up for Ostomy is Back!

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Ostomy Awareness Day is approaching, and Ostomy Canada is bringing back Step Up for Ostomy for the 60th year! Step Up for Ostomy 2022 will be an in-person fundraising event (subject to change per provincial health guidelines). Step for Ostomy is an excellent way to raise awareness about ostomies and...

Introducing Nutrition and Supplements featuring Global Health Products!

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After having ostomy surgery, life is different and changes in many ways. Dietary requirements and needs also change as your body now has different nutritional needs to keep it up and running. With this in mind, MyOstomy is pleased to introduce our new Nutrition and Supplements line featuring Global Health...

Hernia Support Belts – Belt Fitting Guide

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CUI Wear is the industry-leading UK-based manufacturer and supplier of specialized medical support garments and Ostomy underwear. CUI offers a variety of their Support Belt products at MyOstomy.ca. Here are key things to know when choosing a size: Measuring the length: Using the guide provided, select the belt size Place...

NSWOCS and Ostomates

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What is a NSWOC? NSWOC stands for Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence. NSWOCs are registered nurses (RN) with advanced, specialized knowledge and clinical skills in wound, ostomy and continence care who have graduated from a World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) recognized education program. Recognized as nurses who...