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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MARYLAND
OSTOMY ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 847
GAMBRILLS, MD 21054
OFFICERS President: Paul Rossi 410-647-6171
268 Shakespeare Drive Severna Park, MD 21146
Vice President Stan Novack 410-255-6802 Secretary Jamie Darr 410-987-0094 Treasurer Lyn Rowell 410-672-6983 Webmaster: Janice Winters
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Allyn Mellits Joan Gardner Ginny Gross Stan Baker Sandi Burnett Bob Keller
OSTOMY ADVISERS: Irene Repka, RN, BS, CWOCN Michelle Perkins, RN, BS.
We’re on the Web! www.annearundelostomy.com Volume 43 Number 5 February 2016
Thank you Anne Arundel Medical Center for printing our newsletter.
Note: Meetings are held at 7:30pm, the first Thursday of each month at the Belcher Pavilion at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. From the 2nd floor of the parking garage take the entrance into the Belcher Pavilion and once inside take the elevator to the 7th floor and check with the desk for the room number.
If AA County Schools are closed due to inclement weather, there will be NO MEETING.
UPCOMING MEETINGS February 4, 2016 – Carrie O’Farrel – Coloplast Representative
Love is a great investment: no matter whom you give it to, it returns great dividends.
The Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Ostomy Association, Inc. (AACOA) is a non-‐profit, volunteer-‐based organization dedicated to providing reassurance and emotional support for people who have had or will have some kind of ostomy surgery, such as a colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy (urinary diversion) or a continent procedure. The goal of the AACOA is to provide moral support, information, and education to people with ostomies and their families and friends. Members receive The Rambling Rosebud newsletter monthly. DUES are $15 please make check out to AACOA and mail to AACOA, PO Box 847, Gambrills MD 21054-‐1454
Membership Application Please Print
Full Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last First M.I. Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address Apartment/Unit # _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code Phone: ( ) Date of Birth: Gender:
Email Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Reason for surgery: ____ Crohn’s ____Ulcerative Colitis _____ Cancer _____ Other__________________________
Emergency contact if we are unable to reach you: ______________________________________________________________________ What type of surgery have you had?
☐ Colostomy ☐ Urostomy ☐ Spouse/Family Member ☐ Ileostomy ☐ Parent of child with ☐ Other (please specify) I would like to help with the following committee(s) or activities:
☐ Finance ☐ Hospitality ☐ Membership ☐ Newsletter ☐ Program ☐ Refreshments ☐ Sunshine ☐ Visiting How did you hear about us?
☐ Internet Search ☐ ET/WOCN Nurse ☐ Other ☐ Hospital ☐ Physician
A WORD OF THANKS for their constant support of our Chapter to: Anne Arundel Medical Center for providing rooms for our regular meetings and special events. We appreciate their support and assistance.
NEXT BOARD MEETING: Monday March 21st, 7:30pm
Belcher Pavilion
OSTOMY ADVISORS FOR STOMA HELP To consult with one of the ETs below, a physician’s referral is necessary and a fee will be charged. Call for an appointment.
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON HOSPITAL 410-787-4578
ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER Michelle Perkins, RN, BS, CWON
Email: [email protected] Laura Alberico-Klug, RN, BSN, CWON
Email: [email protected] 443-481-5508 / 443-481-5177
Fax: 443-481-5198 Private Consultants
Joan M. Sullivan, MAS, RN, CNA, CWOCN 410-932-7312
2015-‐2016
Austin Pharmacy & Medical Supplies
Consultative Services Turn to our expert nursing team when supplemental services and education are needed!
CONSULTATIVE APPROACH
Using a customized approach to supplement needs, our WOCNs focus on the prevention and management of complex issues related to ostomy, wound and incontinence.
MENU OF SERVICES
Ostomy
Wound
Clinical services include but are not limited to:
Pre-operative assessment, appliance assessment, application of products, belt fittings, bridge removal, stomal measurement, peristomal wound or skin assessment, product inventory, hernia prevention, blockage & dehydration prevention, ostomy care education.
Pressure ulcer management & prevention, wound dressing changes, wound measurement & assessment, compression garment training, compression wear donning,
INTRODUCTORY RATE We will be offering our Consultative Services and yearly Wellness Checks at an introductory rate of $40. Services include the initial visit, ongoing consultation and subsequent support and education.
Schedule Your Appointment Today!
410-773-0300
Consultative Service Hours Consultative Practice Location 9:00 am – 2:00 pm 10757 York Road Monday - Friday Cockeysville, MD 21030
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE As I write this ahead of our February meeting, the news is full of the approaching winter storm. Hopefully no one will be too inconvenienced by this. So it seems a good time to say again that if Anne Arundel County schools are closed or cancel their evening activities due to inclement weather, then we will NOT have our meeting. Usually such closings or cancellations are announced on the evening news but the status is also listed at the top of the school’s web page www.aacps.org.
At the end of December we were contacted by Pat Warner who had several boxes of ostomy supplies that were left after her daughter Emma passed away in October at the age of 26. Pat kindly donated these supplies which we have shipped to FOW for their further distribution. We appreciate her thinking of others at this terribly difficult time.
We are including the registration form for the upcoming 2016 Mid-Atlantic Regional Ostomy Conference which is being held by Dulles Airport. With a conference like this being held so close, I would encourage you to consider registering. Although the internet gives us far more information than used to be available, connecting with others in person is of especial value.
Paul
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WORD OF THANKS for their constant support of our Chapter to: Anne Arundel Medical Center for providing rooms for our regular meetings and special events. We appreciate their support and assistance.
Items from this newsletter may be reprinted in other ostomy newsletters, provided proper credit is given as to source of material
OSTOMY ADVISORS FOR STOMA HELP
To consult with one of the ETs below, a physician’s referral is necessary and a fee will be charged. Call for an appointment.
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON HOSPITAL 410-787-4578
ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER Michelle Perkins, RN, BS, CWON
Email: [email protected] Laura Alberico-Klug, RN, BSN, CWON
Email: [email protected] 443-481-5508 / 443-481-5177
Fax: 443-481-5198 Private Consultants
Joan M. Sullivan, MAS, RN, CNA, CWOCN 410-932-7312
Don’t forget that we are ultimately judged by what we give, not by what we get.
How can a one pound box of candy make you gain five pounds???
One loyal friend is worth 10,000 relatives. Euripides
THE MID-ATLANTIC’S LARGEST OSTOMY DEALER
We have a dedicated group of Ostomy Supply Service Professionals that are committed to keeping you in your active lifestyle. Northern Pharmacy and Medical Equipment has an attentive staff that cares about your quality of life. Make us your first step in getting back to life as it was meant to be. After all ………
“We’ve been here for over 75 years, there must be a reason!”
Our Ostomy Department provides a full range of comprehensive services and quality products from trusted brands you can rely on.
WE OFFER: Delivery anywhere in the United States Free delivery available Next day delivery is available Large inventory of ostomy & wound care
supplies in stock (we stock an inventory of over 5,000 boxes of supplies)
Customized hospital and clinic service plans available
In-house Medicare and insurance billing specialists
Personalized pharmacy/medical supply specialist available
Easy ordering by fax, phone, online, or in-person.
Toll Free 24 hour hotline Acceptance of all major credit cards
Northern Pharmacy and Medical Equipment 6701 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234 Harford Rd & Northern Parkway www.NorthernPharmacy.com
SPEAK DIRECTLY TO OUR OSTOMY SUPPLY MANAGER: AARON SACCO Phone: (410) 254 2055 x260 Fax: (443) 740 9297 [email protected]
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2016 Mid-Atlantic Regional Ostomy Conference (Hosted by Ostomy Support Group of Northern Virginia, LLC and its satellite:
Mary Washington Healthcare Ostomy Connections Support Group, Fredericksburg, Virginia) Friday/Saturday/Sunday, April 29, 30 and May 1, 2016
Holiday Inn Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles, Virginia
REGISTRATION FORM
Registrant’s Name (please print)_______________________________________________________________________ Spouse/Other names to be registered___________________________________________________________________ Address City State Zip Telephone_______________________________ Email____________________________________________________ Name of Ostomy Support Group or Affiliation Category: (check all that apply) _____Colostomy _____Ileostomy _____Urostomy _____J-Pouch _____Continent Diversion _____Temporary Ostomy _____Spouse/Caregiver _____Medical Professional _____Exhibitor _____Other_____________________________
Registration Fees
Regular Registration Fee, per person $40 x #_____ = $__________ Spouse/Companion/OSGNV Member $35 x #_____ = $__________ Saturday Night Dinner/Dance, per person $40 x #_____ = $__________ (Indicate choice with a number) _____Chicken w/Dijon cream sauce _____Fillet of Salmon _____Vegetable Lasagna Total $__________
Please mail completed form with payment to: OSGNV, LLC
PO Box 231642 Centreville, VA 20120
You may also pay via Pay Pal from our website: www.osgnv.org
Please mark the workshop you are interested in attending on Saturday, April 30 on the following page. You can make other choices later; this is just for space considerations. Workshops are subject to change. (Choose one in each group)
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10:30 to 11:30 AM _____Workshop 1 – Your New Life with an Ostomy -- This workshop will focus on a discussion of a beginner’s guide to a new ostomy, including diet, clothing, body/self-care, daily schedule, what to travel with, appliance options, and what to tell people about having an ostomy. _____Workshop 2 – Skin/Irritant Issues -- This workshop will focus on basic skin care in relation to different types of ostomies, common problems, best practices, solutions and appliances. _____Workshop 3 – How Medicines Work -- This workshop will include discussions on the type of medications typically used by ostomates and how they work. In addition over-the-counter medications will be discussed.
1:45 to 2:45 PM
_____Workshop 4 – The Future of Minimally Invasive Procedures -- Modern medical engineering has changed the landscape with robotics, fiber-optics, and a host of other technologies and designer drugs that support invasive procedures. Learn what the options are for an ostomate. _____Workshop 5 – What Could Go Wrong with an Ostomy -- Maintaining awareness of ostomy related functional, dietary and medical issues is essential. Such things as hernias, blockages, leaks, correct skin barriers, applying your pouch correctly, who to contact and where to go for help will be discussed. _____Workshop 6 – Nutrition for Ostomates -- What's "good" nutrition for an ostomate? Think about staying hydrated, blockages, common problem foods, when and what you should eat, how much you should eat, and do you need a meal plan?
3:30 to 4:30 PM _____Workshop 7 – Exercise and Fitness -- This workshop will focus on what equipment to use at the gym, how much exercise is appropriate, swimming, walking/jogging, contact sports, proper attire for exercise and ostomy protection. _____Workshop 8 – Skin/Irritant Issues -- This workshop will focus on basic skin care in relation to different types of ostomies, common problems, best practices, solutions and appliances. _____Workshop 9 – Keeping Your Fashion Secrets Secret -- This workshop discusses the personal disclosure and clothing options today's ostomates are offered for their active lifestyles. Topics that will be discussed include clothing choices, stoma protection, pouch covers, intimate wear (ooh la la) and the ever important -- who to tell about your ostomy?
4:45 to 5:45 PM _____Workshop 10 – Rap Session – Ileostomies _____Workshop 11 – Rap Session – Colostomies _____Workshop 12 – Rap Session – Urostomies _____Workshop 13 –Rap Session – Continent Diversions
The Registration Form and Workshop Selections on page 2 can be completed on your computer and saved to your files or e-mailed. If two people are registered on the same form, you can check multiple boxes under “Category” and multiple workshops on Page 2. Registration Form: to send the form in via e-mail (send to: [email protected] and [email protected]) or you may mail this form and your workshop selections on page 2 with your check or money order made payable to OSGNV, LLC, to OSGNV, LLC., PO Box 231642, Centreville, VA 20120. You may also make registration payments on our website www.osgnv.org by selecting “Registration Payments” at the left margin.
Registration confirmation will be mailed to you along with travel directions and information.
Hotel - We strongly encourage you to stay at the host hotel, the Holiday Inn Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, VA. They have given us a special rate of $79 plus 13% tax per night for King Beds and $85 plus 13% tax for double beds all non-smoking. To make reservations visit the OSGNV, LLC website, www.osgnv.org for a link to the hotel or call 1-877-875-9823 and state that you are with the Ostomy Support Group. Please also advise them of any disability requests. If you encounter any trouble registering at the hotel, please send me an e-mail.
Note: You must register for the conference and the hotel separately.
YOU MUST REGISTER AT THE HOTEL NO LATER THAN APRIL 6, 2016 TO GET THE SPECIAL RATE.
Questions should be directed to [email protected].
A.A.C.O.A. P.O. BOX 847 GAMBRILLS, MD 21054
