Purpose: The Cleveland Ostomy Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization, dedicated to providing support, education, and information to those of all ages who have or will have an ostomy or a continent diversion procedure. We hope to bring ostomates, their families, and their friends the light of hope and the hand of friendship through visitation and rehabilitation.
We are an affiliated support group of the
Our
chapter meetings are open to everyone. Support, sharing, caring,
camaraderie, and education are what our meetings are all about. An E.T.
nurse is present to answer any questions you may have.
We need all
ostomates and their families and friends to attend meetings. You never
know when your story will help someone else. We all relate to different
personalities, so bring yours and be an encouragement!
All meetings begin at 1:30 pm
Meeting Location Addresses:
Hillcrest, Ross Aud., lower level of Atrium
6780 Mayfield Rd., Mayfield Hts.
Southwest General, Anderson Aud.
18697 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts.
Metro Health Center, Rammelkamp in Main Hosp.
2500 Metrohealth Dr., Cleveland
Meeting Dates for 2012
January 8th - Southwest General Hospital
February 5th - Hillcrest Hospital
March 4th - Metro Health Medical Center
Speaker: Bonnie Black, RN,WCON : Different Types of Ostomies
April 1st - Southwest General Hospital
Speaker: Tamplin Wibly: Representative for Liberty Medical Supply
and Valerie Csavina: Representative from Convatec
May 6th - Hillcrest Hospital: Video and Discussion
June 3rd - Metro Health Medical Center:
Ice Cream Social with entertainment by Bernie Toorish of The Four Lads
July 1st - Southwest General Hospital
Surfing the Web Live: Great Sites for Ostomates
Presenter: Mark Urbanowicz
August 5th - Hillcrest Hospital
September 9th - Metro Health Medical Center
October 7th - Southwest General Hospital
November 4th - Hillcrest Hospital
December 2nd - Metro Health Medical Center
