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.

A young ostomate is about to have an exciting summer camp experience at the Youth Rally, made possible by a corporate sponsorship from Shield HealthCare.

Coping after ostomy surgery is understandably a major adjustment for both the ostomate and the caregiver. Use these tips to help adjust!

Shield HealthCare is pleased to offer the latest Safe n' Simple products to better serve the skin care needs of customers managing an ostomy.

Whether you're new or experienced at managing your stoma that resulted from a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy, these helpful tips for stoma care may help.

Experience these ostomates darkest and most rewarding moments through the road to recovery and positive new beginnings after ostomy surgery.

Managing an ostomy at home involves ordering an assortment of products and accessories, and knowing what to expect is helpful.

Generally, a person with an ostomy has no voluntary control over the flow of output. There are many different options for ostomy products.