September 2007
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• The Visitor Re-certification session scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2007 has been postponed until - well, we’re not sure yet. But stay tuned, you will be notified of a new date very soon.

• August 30, 2007 marked the 35th Anniversary of the issuance of Letters Patent by the Province of Manitoba creating the Winnipeg Ostomy Association, Inc. Our accomplishments speak for themselves. We are 35 years young and striding boldly into the future.

• A BIG THANK YOU "I would like to express my thanks to Elaine Beyer for taking over the ET Visitor Referrals while I attended the 10th Annual Conference of UOAC held in Calgary." Cathy - Visiting Coordinator.

• Psychological Effects of Ostomy Surgery on You and Your Family
  Presenter: Ms. Heather Orsted RN, Bn, Et, Msc

  This presentation focused on quality of life for the ostomate and their family. Ms Orsted wasn’t only representing a nurse’s view but is an ostomate herself so speaks from experience and from the heart. Her optimism and positive viewpoint would make us believe that our problem is a "no" problem. John Kelemen

Via Inside Out On-line Sept 2007