Tag Archive: Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist

Mental Health

Mental Health with an Ostomy

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, discusses the mental health challenges she faced before and after surgery.

Aimee Sharp
ostomy surgery

6 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Ostomy Surgery

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist shares things she wishes someone told her before undergoing ostomy surgery.

Laura Cox, LPC
Since Getting Ostomy Surgery

Things That Still Bother Me Since Getting Ostomy Surgery – And How I Resolve Them

Since getting ostomy surgery, Laura Cox, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, has been grateful for every day. But that doesn't mean there aren't annoyances!

Laura Cox, LPC
How to Eat with an Ostomy

How to Eat With an Ostomy Video

Watch Shield HeatlhCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, in this video about how to eat with an ostomy. She shares recipes and tips.

Laura Cox, LPC
Skin Care for Ostomies

Skin Care for Ostomies | New Ostomates

Making sure the skin around the stoma is healthy not only eliminates itching, damaged skin, it helps the wafer stick to the skin better. 

Laura Cox, LPC
Swimming with an Ostomy Video

Swimming with an Ostomy Video

In our Swimming with an Ostomy video, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist goes over tips to make you feel confident about getting in the pool.

Laura Cox, LPC
ostomy tips

Webinar with Laura Cox, Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist Video

In this recorded webinar with Laura Cox, she discusses ostomy tips, such as how to travel with an ostomy, how to tell someone you have a stoma and more.

Laura Cox, LPC
Telling someone you have an ostomy

Telling Someone You Have an Ostomy

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist discusses telling someone you have an ostomy. She gives tips and talks about developing a script.

Laura Cox, LPC
change an ostomy bag

How to Change Your Ostomy Pouch Video

In this video, Laura Cox, who's had her stoma for years, shows viewers the steps they need to take to change an ostomy bag.

Laura Cox, LPC
Traveling with an Ostomy

Traveling with an Ostomy

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist talks about traveling with an ostomy. She gives helpful tips for packing & walks you through, step-by-step.

Laura Cox, LPC