Current Issue
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Melissa Marshall
Lifelong entertainer shines brighter than ever after colostomy surgery
By Charles Redner
Winter Issue Table of Contents
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Irrigating Solutions
Answers to common questions, concerns and challenges of how to irrigate a colostomy
By Linda Coulter, BSN, MS, RN, CWOCN
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Intimacy with an Ostomy
Professional advice for ostomates and their partners on returning to romance and intimacy after ostomy surgery
By Laura Herbe, BSN, RN, CWOCN
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Adhesive Removers
How to find the right formulation to maintain healthy peristomal skin
By Ian Settlemire, Editor
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Retracted Stoma
The causes, prevention and management of this challenging condition
By Nancy Brown, RN, CWOC
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Ostomy Supplies on a Budget
The avenues of aid available for ostomates in any situation
By Stephanie Sullivan, Marian Grace and Barbara Hymans
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Peristomal Skin
How to identify, prevent and treat skin breakdowns around your stoma
By Laura Herbe, BSN, RN, CWOCN
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The Littlest Ones
The unique challenges and rewards of childhood ostomies
By Jo-Ann Tremblay
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Strengthening the Bond
Why romantic relationships grow or dissolve after ostomy surgery
By Brian Ronnenberg, LPCI, NCC
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Ostomy Accessory - Barrier Sheets
The many uses and benefits of ostomy “sticky squares”
By Linda Coulter, BSN, MS, RN, CWOCN
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Journey of Inspiration
A case of childhood Crohn’s that leads to an authentic life of helping others
By Rolf Benirschke
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National Ostomy Conference
UOAA’s 7th premiere gathering for the ostomy community was another big hit
By Ed Pfueller, UOAA Communications and Outreach Manager
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Gall Bladder Removal
The effects of living without a gall bladder on ostomy function and complications
By Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD
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Living with a Continent Ileostomy
Tips, tricks and advice on international travel with a continent ileostomy
By Bill Van Clief
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Where We Stand
UOAA position papers guide advocacy efforts to increase quality of life
By Jeanine Gleba, UOAA Advocacy Manager
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Ask the Ostomate
Get the answer to the question, “Do I have to tell an employer about my ostomy?”
By Laura Cox
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Lies My Doctor Told Me
A family doctor calls out colleagues to stop perpetuating medical myths
Book Review by Ian Settlemire, Editor![BeckFig1 BeckFig1](https://phoenixuoaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeckFig1.jpg)
Beryl of Wisdom
Experienced ostomy nurse addresses the common causes an ostomy bag leaks
By Beryl Evans, RN, MS
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Fashion Corner
On the runway with professional models and new ostomates
By Ellyn Mantell
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Ask Doctor Beck
Colorectal surgeon Dr. David E. Beck answers questions about:
Irrigation Cramp, Donating Blood, Fishy Smell, Acid Reflux, Simple Sugars, Rectal Stump Removal
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Ask Nurse Anita
Board-Certified Ostomy Nurse Anita Prinz answers questions about:
Sampling Ostomy Products, Beltline Stoma, Stoma Size Varies, White Bump on Stoma, Noisy Stoma, Pouch Expansion
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Living with a Continent Ileostomy
The day-to-day life and management of an internal reservoir
By Bill Van Clief
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Ostomy News and Products
The latest new ostomy products, services and news