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New Meeting Place for
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NEXT MEETING
SUNDAY June 28th 2:00 P.M.Remember – New Meeting Room – Old Board Room The June 28th ostomy program will be "Tips for Traveling & Leisure
Times, as well as Things that might make me scared of if traveling: " This
discussion will be lead by Frank Holt. I hope you will be there to find out tips for living better. .
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| 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. | ||
| We welcome anybody who has questions about their Ostomy, causes of Ostomy surgeries, skin issues, or any other question or concern. Ostomates come in all ages and gather together to discuss common questions and solutions. We try to have a speaker on a relevant topic, leave time for open or one-on-one confidential discussion, and enjoy refreshments and camaraderie all within a one-hour meeting. | ||
| Whether or not you want to join officially, please feel free to attend a meeting. For more information, contact our chapter presidents 662-7639. | ||
| 2009 OFFICERS | ||
| PRESIDENT: Alan Ashendorf 488 Saddle Drive Nashville, TN 37221 662-7639 | ||
| VICE-PRESIDENT: Sandra Ashendorf 488 Saddle Drive Nashville, TN 37221 662-7639 | ||
| SECRETARY: Rena Sawyer | ||
| TREASURER: Steve Eisen 527 W. Hillwood Nashville 37205 353-0243 | ||
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| Time: | 2:00 PM | |||
| Date: | Last Sunday of month | |||
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We will be meeting in the
Old Board Room, which is located inside the Stringfield Bld, (Baptist
Hospital) right off of 21st street in the entrance where patents are
discharged. The room is located behind the cafiteria (2 blocks from either Charlotte or Church) see MAP |
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Helpful hint: get there early to make sure that you can find it & to ensure parking. |
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DIRECTIONS TO MEETING ROOM - Old Board Room |
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Walk to the cafeteria entrance on your left, turning into the cafeteria hallway. Walk entirely through the cafeteria. The Old Board Room will be slightly to your right as you exit the cafeteria.
PRESIDENTS' COLUMN If you would like to bring any
refreshments - chips - dips. Alan & Sandra Ashendorf |
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Everyone is encouraged to come. |
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We will also be taking your suggestions for programs for this coming year. |
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PRESIDENT MESSAGE
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| If you would like to contact us pre or post operation, please call: | ||
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Sara O’Kelley
662-3664 |
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Alan or Sandra Ashendorf 662 7639 |
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FROM OUR TREASURER
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| Change of Address: | Contact Steve Eisen, 353-0243 if you are changing you place of residence. If you fail to so this, you will not receive the Newsletter or the UOA Quarterly | |||
| New Ostomates: | You will receive a complimentary Newsletter for 3 months post surgery. You are encouraged to join our Chapter to receive your monthly newsletter after this introductory offer | |||
| Local membership only (by
email $10.00). Mail check
payable to the Nashville Ostomy Assoc. c/0 Steve Eisen, 524 W. Hillwood, |
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| Newsletter: | You are encouraged to submit information, articles and suggestions to: Alan or Sandra Ashendorf 488 Saddle Drive Nashville TN 37221 or Email ostomy@total-solutions.net | |||
| WebMaster: | If you have anything that should appear on this site contact Alan Ashendorf | |||
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MEDICAL INFORMATION ON THE WEB |
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This takes you to the National Ostomy Site. From here you can find all sorts of infomation www.uoa.org |
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The Continent Diversion Network .www.ostomyalternative.org |
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Parents of Ostomy Children .www.uoa.org/networks_parents.htm |
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Teen Network .www.uoa.org/networks_teens.htm |
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Find answers to your health questions in this easy to navigate collection .http://www.thriveonline.aol.com/medical/library/index.h tml |
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The Digital Urology Journal offers articles and reports, urology nurses online and much more. http://www.duj.com/index.html |
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The University of Pennsylvania’s OncoLink provides accurate information about specific types of cancer, treatments and research advances http://cancer.med.upenn.edu/ |
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| The Online Cancer Resource Center lists Cancer Center locations and helpful links. http://www.vitaloptions.org/ref/reffu.html | ||
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Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America www.ccfa.org |
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| The pull-thru network site provides clear information and support for parents and families of children with anorectal malformations. www.pullthrough.org | ||
"Ileostomy
Lavage"
By: Dianne Garde When someone with an Ileostomy encounters a blockage, it is important to know how this should be treated. The term "a Lavage" is used rather than irrigation. In the Ostomy realm the term irrigation is generally refers to someone with a colostomy who gives them an enema on a daily basis to clear the colon of stool. The amount of water used is probably between one and one and a half liters. I feel that trying to instill this amount of fluid into an obstructed Ileostomy could be potentially dangerous as the pressure could cause a perforation. The generally accepted method of treatment for Ileostomy obstruction is to use saline (sodium chloride) to prevent dehydration and to utilize a bulb syringe with an open ended whistle tip, 24Fr or 26Fr, catheter. The solution is sucked into the bulb syringe and gently instilled into the catheter and the contents sucked back into it again in an effort to break up a food bolus. This should be done a number of times until the saline comes back clear. I would not recommend that Illeostomies try this procedure unless they have the proper equipment and have been taught by an Enterostomal Therapist. This should not be attempted until an x-ray has been taken to determine that it is a food bolus and not a mechanical obstruction. I would also recommend that if you feel you have an Ileostomy blockage that you try to get to a major centre where there is a qualified personnel familiar with the proper procedure to deal with the problem appropriately About the Author: Dianne Garde is Certified Enterostomal Therapist. She can be reached at: wcet@on.aibn.com.
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SEE THE HELPFUL FOLKS AT |
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| "WILLIAMS MEDICAL SUPPLY" | ||
| FOR YOUR OSTOMY NEEDS | ||
| 1501 CHURCH ST. NASHVILLE, TN 37203 | ||
| 615 327-4931 | ||
| http://www.williamsmedicalsupply.com | ||
| DISCLAIMER: | ||
| The documents contained within these web pages are presented expressly for informational purposes only. In no way are any of the materials presented here meant to be a substitute for professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner, nor should they be construed as such. ALWAYS check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, or before starting a new program of treatment. The United Ostomy Association and operators of this website are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for ANY form of damages whatsoever resulting from the use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied by these documents. | ||