At the Regina and District Ostomy Society, we do talk about urine and stool, bladders and bowels. We are not embarrassed or ashamed. We just had a body part that did not work because of any number of reasons but we ended up with an ostomy.
What We Do
01.
— Mission Statement
MISSION STATEMENT The Regina and District Ostomy Society is a non-profit mutual support society for the benefit of people who have had or are about to have intestinal or urinary diversion surgery. We are a chapter of the Ostomy Canada Society. Our purpose is:
- To help people with intestinal and/or urinary diversions to lead full and productive lives and to provide information and emotional support to their families and caregivers.
- To educate the public about intestinal and urinary diversion surgery.
- To provide trained visitors to those who have undergone intestinal and/or urinary diversions, including preoperative and postoperative visits or phone calls, at the request of the physician or NSWOC (enterostomal therapist).
02.
— Meetings
MEETINGS: We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., starting in September, at the Community of Christ Church, 4710 8th Avenue (corner of Arthur and 8th). No meetings are held during the months of January, July, and August). Hope to see you there.
03.
— Map of Meeting Location
04.
— We Send Kids to Ostomy Canada Youth Camp
A unique and exciting opportunity for young people, between the ages of 9 and 18, with an ostomy or related special needs
05.
— We Provide Visitation to New Patients
We offer in-home visits that can be requested by a doctor, patient, or Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOC) before or after surgery.
06.
— We Participate in the Annual Step Up For Ostomy Fundraiser
Every year, people in Canada come together for the Step Up For Ostomy Fundraiser. This event helps people learn about what it’s like to have an ostomy. It also raises money for Ostomy Canada Society Inc.