Monthly Archive: May 2014

Traveling with an Ostomy

Traveling with an Ostomy

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist talks about traveling with an ostomy. She gives helpful tips for packing & walks you through, step-by-step.

Laura Cox, LPC
change an ostomy bag

How to Change Your Ostomy Pouch Video

In this video, Laura Cox, who's had her stoma for years, shows viewers the steps they need to take to change an ostomy bag.

Laura Cox, LPC
Travel with an Ostomy Video

Travel with an Ostomy | Lifestyle Video

Watch Shield Healthcare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, discuss packing, security, and tips for in this travel with an ostomy video.

Laura Cox, LPC
Laura Cox

About Laura Cox, Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist

Get to know Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist as Laura Cox shares her story and encourages a happy, healthy, full life with an ostomy.

Laura Cox, LPC
Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist

Meet Laura Cox

As an ostomate since 2011, Laura offers a fresh and candid approach on living with an ostomy, providing valuable tips and perspective.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Ask Laura

Ask Laura a Question

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, is available to answer any of your ostomy questions! Feel free to submit your questions here!

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
California Insurances

California Insurances for Shield HealthCare

Shield HealthCare specializes in third-party insurance billing for medical supplies on the customer’s behalf. Contracted providers include Medicare, state Medi-Cal program, HMOs and private insurance plans. We verify customer insurance eligibility and obtain all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with insurance carrier guidelines. We provide direct billing for the following contracted insurance plans in California:

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Diet after Ostomy Surgery

Resuming a Regular Diet After Ostomy Surgery | Ask Laura

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist answers a reader question about how to resume a regular diet after ostomy surgery. Read her tips here. 

Laura Cox, LPC
Health care in Illinois

Helpful Links

Here are some other resources that may be helpful: Age Options http://www.ageoptions.org/ Bounce Children’s Foundation  http://www.bouncechildrensfoundation.org/  Cord Blood Banking http://www.cordbloodbanking.com/ Early Intervention http://nichcy.org/babies/overview Illinois Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program http://www.idph.state.il.us/heartstroke/ Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates (JOHA) Foundation http://www.jolietoncology.com/Foundation/default.asp Mesothelioma Group – A Mesothelioma Support Community http://www.mesotheliomagroup.com/treatment/ RAMP (A Center for Independent Living) http://rampcil.org/ Rehabilitation Institute of… Continue reading Helpful Links

Aimee Sharp
Illinois Organizations

Illinois Organizations

Central Illinois Down Syndrome Organization (CIDSO) http://www.cidso.org/ Chicago Bridge http://www.thechicagobridge.org/ Healthcare Consortium of IL http://www.hcionline.org/ Illinois Association for Medical Equipment Services http://www.iames.org/ Illinois Home Care and Hospice Council http://www.ilhomecare.org/

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
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Serving Medicare Ostomates Nationwide
How can I keep my ostomy pouch dry while showering?
Karen H.
It’s not necessary to keep your pouch dry while showering if you have a waterproof barrier.
 
But, if having a wet system bothers you ...