Quaterly Gathering: Understanding the Competitive Bidding Ruling

Our quarterly gathering will be this Monday, May 18, at 6:30 pm.

Our featured speaker will, unfortunately, be unable to attend. However, we will still meet to discuss the recent Medicare Competitive Bidding Ruling and what it means for you.

The ruling, scheduled to take effect in 2028, will limit the number of contractors providing ostomy supplies nationwide. Because other health plans typically mirror Medicare policies, this change will likely have a broader impact.

As usual, the gathering will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

You can always attend virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Let's Get Social on Saturday!

Our Coffee Baggers meetup will be on Saturday, May 9, from 10 to 11 a.m.

We are once again getting together at The Kitchen!

Quick details: Located in the Quil Ceda Creek Casino in Tulalip. 100% non-smoking, free valet parking, and coffee + sodas on the house. Service animals are welcome, too.

Save the date, and we’ll see you there!

Quarterly Ostomy Gathering: Physical Therapist

Our quarterly gathering is scheduled for Monday, February 16, at 6:30 pm.

Our featured speaker will be Jaime McCann, PT, DPT, CLT, from Balanced Body Physical Therapy in Arlington. Jaime has extensive experience with ostomates and cancer patients.

She will cover:

• Bowel Management
• Hernia prevention strategies
• Safe return to exercise
• Pelvic health insights
• Practical, real-life tips

Because of the holiday on Monday, the gathering will only be held virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Let's Get Social on Valentine's Day

Our Coffee Baggers meetup will be on Saturday, February 14, from 10 to 11 a.m.

We are once again getting together at The Kitchen, located in the Quil Ceda Creek Casino in Tulalip. Entirely non-smoking, complimentary valet parking, free coffee and sodas. Service animals are also welcome.

We are also having our quarterly gathering on President's Day, Monday, February 16, starting at 6:30 pm via Zoom. The featured speaker will be Jaime McCann, a wonderful physical therapist with extensive experience with ostomies.

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Ostomy Gathering: Ostomy Fair Review

Our monthly gathering is scheduled for Monday, November 17 at 6:30 pm.

We'll be taking a look back at our highly successful Ostomy Awareness Fair which took place last month.

And please remember that our annual Christmas Party is scheduled for December 13, 2 pm, at the RAM in Lake Stevens. If you haven't RSVP'd yet, please do so now.

As usual, the gathering will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

You can always attend virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Ostomy Gathering: National Conference Report

Our monthly gathering is scheduled for Monday, September 15 at 6:30 pm.

Our own, Jim Morgan, will be talking and showing us what he brought back from the UOAA 9th Annual Conference he attended in Orlando last month.

As usual, the gathering will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

You can always attend virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Ostomy Gathering: Physical Therapist

Our monthly gathering is scheduled for Monday, August 18 at 6:30 pm.

Our returning featured speaker will be Dr. Rachel Doza from Empowered Physical Therapy.
As usual, the gathering will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

You can always attend virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Ostomy Gathering: Physical Therapist

Our monthly gathering is scheduled for Monday, June 16 at 6:30 pm.

Our featured speaker will be Dr. Rachel Doza from Empowered Physical Therapy.
As usual, the gathering will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

You can always attend virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Ostomy Gathering Next Week

Our Monthly Gathering will take place next week on Monday, May 19 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

We will be discussing plans and ideas for our 3rd annual Ostomy Awareness Event in October. Because of room availability issues, we are only gathering via Zoom this month.

You can attend virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Ostomy Gathering: Coloplast

Our monthly gathering is scheduled for next Monday, March 17 at 6:30 pm.

Our featured speaker will be Michelle Montgomery from Coloplast.

As usual, the gathering will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

You can always attend virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Ostomy Gathering: Awestomy Active

Our monthly gathering is scheduled for Monday, February 17 at 6:30 pm.

Our featured speaker will be Symeria Hudson from Awestomy Active.

As it falls on a holiday, the gathering will only be held via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Ostomy Gathering: Happy New Year

Our monthly gathering is scheduled for next Monday, January 20 at 6:30 pm.

Please join us to discuss ideas and plans for the new year.

As the gathering falls on a holiday, we'll only be meeting via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Ostomy Gathering: Bruce Wayne Davis

Our monthly gathering is scheduled for next Monday, November 18 at 6:30 pm.

Our featured speaker will be Bruce Wayne Davis, your Medicare Super Hero.

And don't forget to mark your calendar for our annual Christmas Potluck Party on December 15 from 2 to 6 pm at the Lake Ballinger Center. 

As usual, the gathering will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

You can always attend virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Ostomy Gathering: Dawnette Meredith

Our monthly gathering is scheduled for next Monday, September 16 at 6:30 pm.

Our featured speaker will be Dawnette Meredith from Ostomy Teddy Bears and Ostomy 101.

As usual, the gathering will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

You can always attend virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Ostomy Gathering: Olympic Pharmacy and Healthcare Services

Our monthly gathering is scheduled for next Monday, August 19 at 6:30 pm.

Our featured speaker will be John Kosterman from Olympic Pharmacy and Healthcare Services in Gig Harbor. OHP is in network with many insurance companies, and brand agnostic. They work with all the manufacturers.

As usual, the gathering will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

You can always attend virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Ostomy Gathering: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Our monthly gathering is scheduled for next Monday, June 17 at 6:30 pm.

Our featured speaker will be Elizabeth Yeackle, MSHE, CHES, the associate director of support and engagement at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

As usual, the gathering will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

You can always attend virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Ostomy Gathering: Colorectal Surgeon

Our monthly gathering is scheduled for next Monday, May 20 at 6:30 pm.

Our featured speaker will be Raman S. Menon, MD, a Colorectal Surgeon at Swedish in Edmonds.

As usual, the gathering will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

You can always attend virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Coffee Baggers & Ostomy Gathering

Our Coffee Baggers social meetup will be this coming Saturday, April 13 from 10 to 11 a.m.

We are again getting together in The Kitchen, located in the Quil Ceda Creek Casino in Tulalip. Entirely non-smoking, complimentary valet parking, free coffee and pop. Service animals are also welcome.

On the heels of the meetup, our Monthly Gathering will take place on Monday, April 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Our featured speaker will be Dan "Dry Dock" Shockley, a retired Navy veteran who will share his remarkable journey of service, diagnosis, and advocacy. 

Following his diagnosis, Shockley became a passionate advocate for early detection and reducing the stigma associated with living with an ostomy. He emphasizes the importance of proactive medical care and maintaining a positive attitude in the face of adversity. Through his advocacy work and personal journey, Shockley serves as an inspiration, demonstrating resilience, determination, and a commitment to making a difference for others.

As usual, the gathering will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

You can always attend virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Ostomy Monthly Gathering on Wednesday

Because of the holiday, our next monthly gathering is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 6:30 pm.

We'll be discussing our plans for 2024.

The meeting will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

You can always attend our meetings virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join Zoom Meeting
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Ostomy Meeting Next Monday

Hi,

Mark your calendar, our monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2023, at 6:30 pm.


We will be discussing Listening to Your Gut, following up on the Coloplast Webinar that will be held on May 11.

The meeting will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

An ostomy nurse is also scheduled to attend.

You can always attend our meetings virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join Zoom Meeting
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy
• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!