Posted on October 01, 2017 by Nightingale Medical
“I have to pay for my Ostomy supplies?” This is one of the most frequent questions I get asked as an ET nurse. How does Ostomy coverage work in the province of British Columbia? As a resident of BC you are eligible for Fair PharmaCare. Exceptions to this are those... [Details]
Posted on July 06, 2015 by Nightingale Medical
Winter is gone and summer is well on its way. For many, it’s a time to enjoy the outdoors as the weather heats up. This, of course, includes those living with an ostomy.The big challenge of managing an ostomy in warmer weather is an increase of sweat on the skin... [Details]
Posted on April 30, 2015 by Nightingale Medical
As many of you read in our last newsletter, Kendra Brown is seeking surgically altered colorectal cancer survivors for her "I Am" photo series. To be part of this amazing project, please contact Kendra at the email provided below. [Details]
Posted on April 22, 2015 by Nightingale Medical
A new ostomy, whether it is temporary or permanent, will affect many aspects of a person’s life and requires a period of adjustment. Wearing a pouch not only effects how urine or stool passes from the body, but for many, it will affect how one eats, sleeps, works, and plays.... [Details]
Posted on October 01, 2014 by Nightingale Medical
Although most of us have lived the truth of the statement “the only constant thing in life is change”, we don’t always feel ready for the changes that unfold in our lives. Some changes improve our daily living conditions but may require subtle, though significant, adjustments in self-image, daily routines,... [Details]