We are a Support Group for Ostomates and a member of the UOAA, Inc. An Ostomate is someone with a: Urostomy, Ileostomy, Colostomy, or a Continent Diversion.
- We Provide direct aid and support to Ostomates through our group meetings and individually through our visitation program.
- We Help solve problems by providing information and referrals by all means of communication.
- There are opportunities to make new friends by socializing among people with similar experiences and circumstances.
Our Visitation Program consists of a personal one-on-one meeting (in person, on the telephone or by email). To dialogue and present ourselves as role models to potential and new ostomates:
- Before Surgery to offer hope and encouragement.
- After Surgery to provide comfort and assurance.
- During Rehabilitation to ease the adjustment and adaptation as an ostomate.
Our Meetings arrange programs and activities for ostomates, caregivers, family, and friends to:
- Learn about new products, procedures and processes, with the assistance from the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.
- We encourage the Medical Community to promote our cause through direct communications.
- We generally have a WOCN in attendance at every meeting.
Our meetings are held on the third Tuesday of even numbered months at:
The Center for Wound Healing (Infirmary Health),
1721 Springhill Ave,
Mobile, AL 36607 (see map).
Contacts:
Emily Whatley RN, CWON
Office: (251) 435-2792
Cell: (251) 459-4190
