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.

Information about abdominal adhesions: How they form, how they're treated, symptoms of abdominal adhesions and how to reduce pain caused by the adhesions.

In this article by Amy Oestreicher for ULoop.com, she talks about the stresses of college with the added stress of having a stoma, and making both work.

How can you keep the skin under and around your wafer healthy and dry? Read our articles on Ostomy Skin Care Basics for answers on how to keep your skin healthy.

Here is a video For anyone who missed our recent “Troubleshooting Common Stomal Complications ” webinar, presented by Joy Hooper, RN, BSN, CWOCN, OMS, WCC.

Shield HealthCare describes and provides information on what to expect with an intestinal blockage. Suggestions to resolve blockages included. 

Shield HealthCare talks about New Year's Resolutions for people with chronic illnesses. The Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist shares her personal NYR.

Shield HealthCare & The Wound Care Education Institute team up to provide an insightful webinar - peristomal skin complications.

Laura answers a question about how to slow down ileostomy output during the night. This enables people with frequent output to get a better night sleep.

In this Shield HealthCare video, Laura Cox, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist gives tips for recovery after ostomy surgery.