Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Are You Ready?

Are you ready to attend our very first Ostomy Awareness and Vendor Fair on Saturday? 

The North Sound, Greater Eastside, and South Sound Ostomy Support Groups invite you to attend. 

The event will take place on Saturday, October 7, from 1 to 4 pm at the EvergreenHealth Surgery and Physicians Pavilion, TAN Building, Rooms 100 and 101, in Kirkland, Washington.

Stop by to meet members from the local support groups, connect with ostomy manufacturers and learn about new ostomy products.

An Ask-the-Nurse Station will also be available. Friends of Ostomates Worldwide will be accepting Ostomy Supply donations. Plenty of educational materials and resources too.

There will also be three guest speakers:

  • Laura Vadman, RN, CWON
    • Laura will speak about Peristomal Misadventures
  • Eva Philippe, RN, CWON
    • Eva will discuss Safely Exercising with an Ostomy
  • Sarah Biggart, Convatec
    • Sarah will share her life-saving ostomy story. 

Vendors attending the event:

  • Travis Polich – Coloplast – Coloplast care program.
  • Amanda Boden – Hollister – Stoma Stickers and Secure Start Services.
  • Sarah Biggart – Convatec – Information about the Me+ Program as well as Ostomy Secrets. She is an ostomate herself and a guest speaker.
  • Ginger – Friends Of Ostomates Worldwide will be available to accept any donations of ostomy supplies for FOW.
  • Heather – Petunia's Ostomy Designs – Custom Ostomy Pouch Covers.
  • Sue Thompson – Kids Ostomy Youth Rally – The Youth Rally is a one of a kind camp experience for youth living with conditions of the bowel and/or bladder system.
  • Blake Larson – Byram Healthcare.

Special Guest: Cheryl Ory – President of the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)







Monday, September 11, 2023

Ostomy Monthly Meeting Next Monday

Our monthly meeting is scheduled for next Monday, September 18, 2023, at 6:30 pm.

We'll be discussing our Favorite Ostomy Supplies and Accessories. Jim will be showing us all the goodies he brought back from the National UOAA Conference.

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!

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Monthly Meeting Next Monday

We hope that you're staying well hydrated during the current heatwave. Drink up!

Our monthly meeting is scheduled for next Monday, August 21, 2023, at 6:30 pm.

Jim will be reporting on the UOAA Annual Conference that he attended earlier this month. We'll also be discussing Ostomy Accessories.

Some of you have been asking about pictures from last month's picnic, click the image below to see them.

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. We hope to see you there!

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!

Friday, July 21, 2023

Friends of Ostomates Worldwide is in Need of Supplies

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FOW-USA is very low on supplies available to donate to needy ostomates around the world, and we have many more requests than usual for these invaluable products. Take advantage of our UPS Flat Rate shipping process. Spend only $15 to send up to 40 pounds per carton.

 

Click below to find out how easy it is to ship your box!

 

Please donate all types of supplies!

The number of flanges and pouches do not need to match.

Our Contact Information
Friends of Ostomates Worldwide - USA
4018 Bishop Lane
Louisville, KY 40218
502.909.6669

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Ostomy Annual Picnic

Join us for our Annual Picnic at the Park

Saturday, July 8, 2023, 2:00 pm
Langus Riverfront Park

400 Smith Island Rd.
Everett, WA 98201

Bring something to share and join us for an afternoon of food and fun!

Beverages and table settings will be provided. 

Bring the whole family and friends for great food, fun & conversation!

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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!