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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
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
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
After ostomy surgery

After Ostomy Surgery

Click here to find many different articles about what to expect after ostomy surgery, with tips for recovery and how to get used to your new routine.

Aimee Sharp
April is IBS Awareness Month

Recognizing Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects how the GI tract works, resulting in frequent abdominal pain and more.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Colorectal Cancer

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

In February 2000, March was officially declared National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This March, Shield HealthCare is supporting the cause.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Woman Checking Smart Phone

IN THE NEWS: Ostom-i Alert Wins UOAA 2013 Editor’s Choice Award for Best New Product

The Ostom-i Alert sensor is a discreet Bluetooth device that alerts patients to the fullness of their ostomy bags via a mobile app.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
shield healthcare review

Shield HealthCare Review: A Thoughtful Note of Thanks…

A warm thank you to Barry B. from Walnut Creek, CA, for taking the time to share his appreciation and satisfaction as a Shield HealthCare customer.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
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