Ostomy welfare group

Ostomy welfare group The Ostomy Welfare Group began 2005. We are registered with the Companies of Jamaica as a non-profit organization Our objectives are (a) to provide informa

An Ostomy is the result of bowel surgery on the small bowel called an ileostomy or on the large bowel called a colostomy. The purpose is to rid the body of bowel waste. Persons at any age may have an ostomy and male and female may have an ostomy. Its a major operation procedure sometimes done in an emergency.The patients require adequate care and attention after surgery. Friends and family are valuable to give support. The Ostomy Welfare Group offers infromation and support post-o.

25/10/2023

Do you have a bag? Many would answer yes or no depending on the circumstance.A few may ask "what for?' Then the explanation , Oh to put some money/food/toys/ rubbish or something to keep secure or something to discard. But how many would say "yes" I want a bag to put some pooh, Believe it or not there are many persons going around carrying a bag. people of all ages, from infants to elderly people wear a bag and are enjoying a better life with their bag.
If they had some sort of bowel surgery they are likely to wake up with a bag stuck to their side. In young children it might be there for months or up about three years. However, the "how long?" is determined by the reason for the surgery. But they will continue to grow and develop as a regular child. While the bag is collecting the drainage of stool or urine ,life goes on. The adult with the bag gradually adapt to the new "closer than a brother friend" sticking bag. Some adults have even chosen to keep the bag against closing the stoma after their condition have improved. This comment could be, Well, I don't have to wipe and wpie after toileting I simply BAG it.

04/10/2023

Ostomy month celebrated in October.
Here the Ostomy Welfare Ostomy Welfare(OWG) Group will be doing a walk in the Park. October 21. Walk and Talk in the Park and bring awareness of "Ostomy" through conversation and Printed educational material. Later this month OWG will do a feature in print media and an appearance on local TV morning show to bring awareness to the public of ostomates and their needs
Happy Ostomy Month.

10/09/2023

Ostomy welfare group is persons that willingly giving their advice, suggestions, counsel, care and attention to others after bowel surgery. Even before the surgery, the Ostomy Welfare Group is involve in gently introducing the prospecting patient how the changes post operation will affect their life style. Bowel surgery is a major medical/surgical intervention which leaves the recipient wearing a "bag" to collect the body waste. This waste maybe f***s or urine, but let us look at the bright side......."an ostomy is for living" Hence the Ostomy Welfare Group is about prolonging life.

16/06/2023

Ostomates you are strong and a great warrior. The summer heat is on us but hydrate your body. Drink plenty water, wear cool, loose clothing, Enjoy the outdoors with the cooling breeze. Check regularly on your ostomy appliances in storage. Keep them in a cool dry place. Wearing time of adhesives may be shortened in the warmer temperature so monitor your supplies.

03/06/2023

We are still having persons needing colostomy/ileostomy surgery hence ostomy care is relevant, necessary and important to the people who living with an ostomy. The Ostomy welfare group offers support to the client and their family while they are coping with the challenges of living with an ostomy. The group has doctor, nurses, caregivers, family members, recovered patients and current cases who share experiences, suggestions and useful information from which others benefit.

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Kingston

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+18769259394

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