We discusses skin care for new ostomates. Skin care is important because the quality of the skin is related to the integrity of the ostomy seal.
The idea of submerging your new ostomy in water can sound scary. But with the correct supplies, swimming with an ostomy can be a fun, carefree experience!
In our Swimming with an Ostomy video, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist goes over tips to make you feel confident about getting in the pool.
On Saturday October 4th, 2014, Shield HealthCare is standing with the United Ostomy Associations of America and the ostomy community to celebrate ostomies!
In this recorded webinar with Laura Cox, she discusses ostomy tips, such as how to travel with an ostomy, how to tell someone you have a stoma and more.
Our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist has compiled some great articles about things we each do every day. Learn more about some of these everyday ostomy tips.
An ostomate since 2011, Laura shares insight and advice from her personal perspective on the most frequently asked questions about living with an ostomy.
Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist discusses telling someone you have an ostomy. She gives tips and talks about developing a script.
In this video from Laura Cox, Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist gives tips about how to tell someone you have an ostomy.
"How do you explain what an ostomy is to someone?" Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist answers this question and offers tips!