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Taking a Sick Day Off When Chronically Ill

Being chronically ill changes how you live your life. Even if you don't seem sick to an outsider or talk about it often, living with an illness can be exhausting.

Kelsey Scarborough
Hummus, celery sticks, multigrain pita chips, seasoned tofu and an orange

What’s a Healthy Lunch?

Wondering what to eat for lunch today? How about something that won’t bring on the post-lunch guilt or worse, the afternoon doldrums? Starting in March, in honor of National Nutrition Month, Shield HealthCare is holding a Show Us Your Healthy Lunch Contest (details coming soon)! Start training now to be one of our lucky winners!… Continue reading What’s a Healthy Lunch?

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS


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My family and I are taking a road trip. I wanted to know what accessories should be used when starting to drive or ride in a car. Should I use something to cover the stoma?
Jonathan
Great question! It all depends on if the seat belt is coming in contact with your stoma.
 
If the seat belt does not come in contact with your stoma, no additional accessories are needed. If the seat belt does come in contact, you can use a stoma guard or a seat belt cover to protect the stoma