Events - Up and Coming:

Ostomy Care and Supply Invites you to Our Ostomy Education Day!

When:
Saturday Oct. 30, 2010
From 8:30 am to 3 PM

Where
Hilton Hotel, Crystal Ballroom
6083 McKay Avenue,
Burnaby, B.C.
(Free underground parking)


Please RSVP your attendance by calling 604-522-4265 before October 20th, 2010, OR,
E-mail: andy@ostomycareandsupply.com

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Events - Past Events

Our Second, ‘For Ladies Only’: Tapas, Tea and Talk - (June 2010)

Since all agreed previously at our first Ladies Night that this should be a regular event, we decided to do it again. This time, thirty-five women of all ages enjoyed our informal get together at the Orange Room, a very fine New Westminster bistro.  The Orange Room provided our ladies and ET’s with fabulous Tapas, Tea, and Sangria and a great venue for social event.  Stay tuned for the next ladies evening!

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Good food and new friends

Ladies enjoying the evening

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No tea in sight, only Sangria!

Your ET nurses after hours.


Our Open House on May 15,2010 celebrating our renovation and expansion.

Helen Manson, Ray Gaucher, Andrea Manson

In the new office hallway

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Enjoying the day

Andrea serving hot dogs

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Terry bbqing our hot dogs

UOA Reps

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Helen looking at her display

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Fall Education Day (November 2009)

Topic covered was Flanges and Skin Care. Here are a few photos from the event.


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Checking out all the Exhibits
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Bret Martin, the Cancer Crooner.

www.cancercrooner.com


- We laughed, cried and were inspired. What a man!

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Natalie and Jordanna from Convatec giving a very informative talk about flange technology.


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Clinton and Rob, two of the Kilimanjaro team
talking about the trek.

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WOW, I did it! You all helped me! (September 2009)

My personal goal of making it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro with the rest of the team was reached. I am so thankful to their help and to the help of the guides and porters.

Fundraising, I reached my goal getting $1.00 for every metre I trekked up Mt Kilimanjaro, 5986 meters. I must thank all those so generous to give financial support to a great cause, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada and IDEAS (IBD adventures).

I would like to thank Rob Hill, of IDEAS (Intestinal Diseases Education and Awareness Society) who had a great idea to trek up Kilimanjaro as a fund raiser. By attempting to “Change Attitudes with Altitude,” this climb has established further awareness to bowel disease. May future IBD adventures serve to continue to educate others about bowel diseases!

Please see www.ibdadventures.com for more pictures and stories about our trek.

We will also be talking about our trek on our November 7 th education day- Don’t miss it!


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The Underwear Affair

On a sunny evening in July/09, Andy, Muriel and Lisa ( ET nurses at the Ostomy Care and Supply Centre) along with other local ET nurses participated in the UnderWear Affair in Vancouver. The Underwear Affair is a walk/run to raise awareness and money for cancers below the waist. As you can see we dressed as “Stoma Nurses” and handed out information about the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer.


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For Ladies only : Tapas, Tea and Talk - (June 2009)

Twenty five women of all ages from 4 months to 80 years enjoyed an informal get together at the Orange Room. Tapas, tea, and sangria were served. All agreed this should be a regular event. Stay tuned for the next ladies evening.


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November 1st, 2008

Topics covered: Dr. Bojm from Royal Columbian Hospital, spoke about Hernias. Martha Nihls, physiotherapist, spoke on how to safely strengthen abdominal muscles. After a wonderful buffet lunch, the discussion centered around solution to hernias including hernia belts and clothing.

Dr. Bojm, surgeon, spoke about hernias

Martha Nihls speaking about strengthening abs

Stoma nurse Andy, showing off abs

Martha demonstrating muscle strength



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May 01, 2008

A group from the "Underwear Affair" presented about a fund run. Participation in the Underwear Affair helps lift the taboo connected with cancers below the waist. Why are these cancers considered "taboo?" These cancers affect areas of the body that may be uncomfortable to talk about and that are often seen as embarrassing or shameful. One may not want to see a physician to get screened for these types of cancers. This makes care and treatment an unexplored option to some of those who need it. Shedding light on these cancers means more awareness and more funding, making research and treatment a reality.

For more information please see WWW.uncoverthecure.org

InspireHealth is Canada's only physician-led integrated cancer care centre leading the way with research and an innovative and cost-effective cancer care model. For more information please see www.InspireHealth.ca

Muriel presenting raffle gift

Dr. Clark from InspireHealth talking with attendee

Andy, Dr Clark from InspireHealth, and Muriel

Andy and Muriel giving a raffle gift

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Nov 3, 2007 - Topic: Odour and Gas

Human GI tract - each person was a different part- can you identify the parts?

Pharmacist Roberta speaking about medications and gas

Michael Taylor, research scientist from Hollister speaking about Odour and Gas
from an ostomy manufacturing company’s perspective.

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April 2007

  • Intimacy and Body Image by Dr. David McKenzie
  • Tips and Tricks

 

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December 2006 - Ostomy Education Day

  • Food and your Ostomy by Dietician Lisa Wone
  • Yesterday and Today by Helen Manson, ET
  • Open discussion

Pictures of Event below


Andy welcomes attendees

Johnny Cash and his back up singers- Andy and Muriel

Vancouver UOA group

Christine from the Colorectal Cancer Association

Audience listening to Helen Manson’s presentation.

Image gallery of Old Appliances


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April 2006 - Ostomy Education Day

  • Skin care by Muriel Larsen RN ET and Andy Manson RN ET
  • Mind/ Body Connection by Dr Alex Lees
  • ET panel- Questions and Answers

Pictures of Event below


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