CliniMed's "Freedom To Be" project shares how flushable pouches are changing people’s lives in the UK.
Get to know three ostomates using Aura Flushable and find out how this innovative colostomy pouch works.
Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder while trying to cope with a new ostomy is no easy feat.
I've learned the importance of support, self-care and that it's okay to be different than everyone else.
GOOD WORD: It's perfectly okay not to be okay.
If you feel lost and upset about life, here’s a reminder that your feelings are important.
Poetry on OC: It's Okay To Have An Ostomy
Hopeful at last.
Paul Riome shares an inspirational story about his Grandma Mabel's ostomy surgery in 1938.
She was so thankful that an ostomy gifted her 15 years of good living.
What was Mallory Sauer trying to tell us? Look your best for one, but that's not all...
Heaven has a new fashionista.
Motivational quotes from military veterans to help ostomates stay strong-willed.
Keep your chin up dear ostomates, the hardest battles are given to the strongest soldiers.
Jearlean Taylor on surviving cancer and becoming a top model with two ostomies.
"I can and will live a full and vibrant life."
This is an incredible group of people who live with rare illnesses you've probably never heard of.
These ostomates might be rare, but they're stronger together.
Three devoted nurses share why their career inspires them every day.
Those who are drawn to nursing have a desire to inspire, innovate and influence.
Emily Parris has a touching message for anyone facing ostomy surgery.
“To those of you in the place I was last year—it gets better. Time goes on, and day by day you get better.”
Here are some of the best posts out there about fatherhood.
The meaning of Father’s Day is about so much more to these dads.
Summer reading is here! Ostomate authors with published books of their own.
Four book club selections to read wherever your summer adventures take you.
Paul Riome shares an inspirational story about his Grandma Mabel's ostomy surgery in 1938.
She was so thankful that an ostomy gifted her 15 years of good living.
What was Mallory Sauer trying to tell us? Look your best for one, but that's not all...
Heaven has a new fashionista.
OC Spotlight: Inflammatory Bowel Disease brings a purpose-driven career to Dr. Richard P. Rood
“Meaningful work, to me, is that which offers patients the best care.”
Jearlean Taylor on surviving cancer and becoming a top model with two ostomies.
"I can and will live a full and vibrant life."
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Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder while trying to cope with a new ostomy is no easy feat.
I've learned the importance of support, self-care and that it's okay to be different than everyone else.
Don't call me 'strong' because I live with necrotizing enterocolitis and have a colostomy.
My entire life I’ve heard people tell me that I’m “strong” and it’s a really hard definition to live up to.
Once I learned the ins and outs of an ostomy my life was 1000% better.
I was different, but I was HAPPY.
You're definitely not the only one Googling 'how to get rid of ostomy odor'.
Four common issues and one science-backed solution to deodorize internally.
Aimee Frisch, BSN, RN, CWOCN tries the CeraPlus skin barrier by Hollister Incorporated.
Aimee shares why she went back to school to become a certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse after ostomy surgery.
Only ostomates can truly appreciate these text messages sent during recovery.
Thank you technological advances of the 21st century for the saving grace that is our phones.
A Mother's thoughts on being a parent to a child with an ostomy.
Matisse was just six days old when she had colostomy surgery.
The Benefit Of Blending Fruits And Vegetables When You Have An Ostomy
A blended smoothie can make it easier to deliver nutrients to your body.
5 Top Ostomy Concerns WOC Nurses Understand
When questions arise, expert advice is just a phone call away.
What A Stoma Care Nurse Can Do For You
It’s important to have experts that you can rely on who understand your needs.
To The Stoma Nurse Who Made A Difference In My Life
I would not have managed without my wonderful stoma nurse, Kate.
An ostomy for better or worse? It all depends on one’s perspective.
From the moment you became an ostomate, your life has changed.
Swap out your morning coffee with this matcha green tea latte for an antioxidant boost.
Start the day off right with a colorful and healthy drink.