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Body Image With an Ostomy

Video: Body Image with an Ostomy

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, discusses different aspects of body image with an ostomy, including age, dating and more.

Laura Cox, LPC
girl with a backpack going up in the mountain forest

10 Things I’ve Done Since Having Ostomy Surgery

What is an ostomy and why is it needed? An ostomy is a surgical operation that creates a new outside opening for body wastes. The opening is called a stoma.

Laura Cox, LPC
Support Network

Support Network – Who Should be in Yours?

Shield HealthCare gives suggestions on how to form a good support network.In this article, we discuss deliberately choosing people to be in yours. 

Laura Cox, LPC
Ostomy Inspiration

Ostomy Inspiration

We all have down days; sometimes a little inspiration can help lift our spirits.Your ostomy doesn't have to stop you from living a wonderful life.

Aimee Sharp
Telling someone you have an ostomy

Telling Someone You Have an Ostomy

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist discusses telling someone you have an ostomy. She gives tips and talks about developing a script.

Laura Cox, LPC
Ostomy Resources

Links to More Ostomy Resources

Shield HealthCare provides a list of links to ostomy resources that are relevant, reliable and positive. Follow the links to learn more about ostomies.

Gina Flores