You should only notice odour from your ostomy pouch if you are changing or emptying it. Often ostomates with a fecal stoma are so self-conscious...

Ostomy Canada Society is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to all people with an ostomy, and their families, helping them to live...

To celebrate Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada’s (NSWOCC) 40th Anniversary and 2021 National Conference, we are sharing answers to frequently answers questions...

On May 12-15, 2021, Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary and 2021 National Conference: an eWOC...

When should a support belt be used? During all activities, including walking, playing, gardening, carrying children (sport, work and leisure) Anytime there...

Wondering whether one would need to wear a hernia support belt? Let us tell you why. Parastomal hernias can be quite large and can influence...