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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Shield HealthCare provides a general overview of the GI tract, answers "what is a colostomy?" and why someone may have a colostomy.

People with ostomies need to take special care of the stoma and surrounding skin. See these answers to the most commonly asked questions about stoma care.

Ostomy surgery can affect the way your body digests and absorbs the food you eat. This ostomy nutrition guide is from Shield HealthCare's own dietitians.