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Ostomy Skin Care Basics – Peristomal Skin

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.

Aimee Sharp
Stomal Complications

Troubleshooting Common Stomal Complications Webinar: Video

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

Aimee Sharp
Intestinal Blockage

Intestinal Blockages

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

Laura Cox, LPC
New Year's Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions – Health Edition

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

Laura Cox, LPC
peristomal skin complications

Webinar: Troubleshooting Common Peristomal Skin Complications

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

Aimee Sharp
Ileostomy Output

Ileostomy Output | Ask Laura

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.

Laura Cox, LPC
Tips for Recovery After Ostomy Surgery

Tips for Recovery After Ostomy Surgery Video

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

Laura Cox, LPC
Talking About Your Health Over The Holidays

Talking About Your Health Over The Holidays

Talking about your health is not always the easiest topic to discuss. Here are some tips on how to get what you need out of the discussion.

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 Awareness

Ostomy Awareness

This article is one in a series that make up our OstomyLife Roundtable Discussion Webinar. Laura Cox, Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist and special guests.

Aimee Sharp
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Hey Laura, I’m a new ostomate and just got the clearance from my doctor to resume a regular diet. Any tips for things I should watch out for?
Susan
Hi Susan, Excellent question!
 
I would say there are three important things you can do to reduce your risk of problems when returning to a more normal diet...