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The purpose of the Charleston Area Ostomy Association is to aid in the
rehabilitation of, through visits, educational material, moral support, and
mutual understanding. Charleston Area Ostomy Association is proud to be an
affiliate member of the United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA). Visit
them at www.ostomy.org or call 1(800)826-0826.
Executive Council President Doug Milgram
Phone: 304 965-0122
Vice President Sonya Perry
Phone: 304 562-5057
Secretary/ Rosann Brooks
Treasurer phone: 304 757-8981
Visitor Contact Doug Milgram
Phone: 304 965-0122
Publication Committee
Rosann Brooks
Echo Duncan
Doug & Elaine Milgram
Sonya Perry
Board of Directors
Jim Hill
Phyllis Hinkle
Echo Duncan
Medical Advisors
Dr. James Lohan MD
Dr. R. Edward Hamrick Jr. MD
Dr. Daniel S. Foster MD
Sonya Perry MSN,CWOCN
Connie Lawrence BSN,BC,CWOCN
Sunday March 2, 2014
2:30pm Guest Speaker: WV State Trooper Topic: Protect Yourself from Scams!
Meeting Location: Hansford Senior Center St. Albans, WV 25177
TO ALL WHO RECEIVE OUR
NEWSLETTER Please understand
that some articles are repeated for
the benefit of the content. Articles
and information printed in this
newsletter are not necessarily
endorsed by this chapter and may not
be applicable to everyone.
*Please consult your Physician or certified
or trained Ostomy/ ET Nurse for the
medical advice best suited for you!
Charleston Area Ostomy Association March 2014
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Pouching Problems or Questions about your ostomy care?
For assistance from a certified Ostomy nurse call (304) 388-9415
Great Truths about Growing Old 02/2014 UOAA UPDATE
Growing old is mandatory;
growing up us optional.
Forget the health food. I
need all the preservatives I
can get.
When you fall down, you
wonder what else you can do
while you're down there.
You're getting old when you
get the same sensation from
a rocking chair that you once
got from a roller coaster.
It's frustrating when you
know all the answers but
nobody bothers to ask you
the questions.
Time may be a great healer,
but it's a lousy beautician.
Wisdom comes with age, but
sometimes age comes alone.
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March is Colorectal Cancer
Awareness Month.
Get screened and remind a friend or family member!
March 7th 2014 is National “Dress in
Blue Day” Wear Blue and show your support!
From (Huntington / Hurricane) MacCorkle Ave (US Rt. 60) turn RIGHT at the traffic
lights at the Nitro/St. Albans Bridge, turn LEFT on 6th Ave. at the lights and follow to
Hansford Senior Center.
Hansford Senior Center from Charleston / South Charleston, exit from MacCorkle
Ave.( US Rt. 60), turn LEFT onto Kanawha Terrace, pass St. Albans High School & turn
RIGHT on Spring Street to the Hansford Center.
From Nitro you can take the Nitro/St. Albans Bridge going straight through the
underpass, turn LEFT on 6th Ave. at the lights and follow to Hansford Senior Center.
Directions to
CAOA Meetings at
Hansford Senior
Center,
St. Albans, WV
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“the Local News”
Hey Folks,
Just as a warning, the letter below was recently received by some members in our group. It was
supposedly sent by a member who actually does a lot of traveling. If it weren't for the English it
could have been believable. Everyone please be careful.
Take care.
Doug
Hello,
I really hope you get this fast. I could not inform anyone about our trip, because it was impromptu. we
had to be in Philippines for Tour..The program was successful, but our journey has turned sour. we
misplaced our wallet and cell phone on our way back to the hotel we lodge in after we went for sight
seeing. The wallet contained all the valuables we had. Now, our passport is in custody of the hotel
management pending when we make payment.
I am sorry for any inconvenience caused, but i have only very few people to run to now. i will be
indeed very grateful if i can get a short term loan from you($2,450.00 USD), or whatever amount you
can afford to help with, I promise to refund it in full as soon as soon as I return. let me know if you can
be of any assistance. Please, let me know soonest.
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Do you need transportation assistance for doctors appointments or grocery shopping? This website link lists transportation programs in every county, by county.
The website is http://www.transportation.wv.gov/publictransit/pages/OnlineDirectory.aspx
Ostomy products available for the uninsured or indigent
All you pay is shipping and handling
Call 877-678-6690 https://www.ostogroup.org/
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"WOCN® of the YEAR"
Dear Friends,
Each year the UOAA honors the "WOCN® of the YEAR." The winner of this award will
be our guest at the National WOCN® Conference that will be held on June 21-25,
2014, in Nashville TN.
Please take the time to locate the form on the UOAA website and nominate your
favorite WOC Nurse. Without these dedicated nurses our lives would be less than
they are now.
These forms should be returned to the UOAA office by April 20, 2014.
Thanks,
Susan Burns
President UOAA
Visit our new website online at www.charlestonostomy.org
Our newsletter is available ONLINE!
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What to Drink with Drugs
02/2014 UOAA UPDATE
How many times have you received a prescription with the
instruction to "take as needed" or "take before meals"? Pretty
vague, but many people do not stop to question further,
assuming the medication will work, no matter with what they
swallow it.
Acidic drinks, such as fruit juice or soda pop, may chemically
destroy certain kinds of antibiotics, including penicillin,
ampicillin, or erythromycin. Citrus fruit juices may reduce the
effect of antidepressants, antihistamines or major tranquilizers
by speeding their urinary excretion.
Milk can interfere with a number of medicines. The laxative
Ducolax, for example, has a coating designed to ensure that the
drug will dissolve slowly within the intestine. But if the
medication is taken with milk, which is alkaline, it may dissolve
prematurely within the stomach, lose its cathartic action and
irritate the sensitive stomach lining. Milk can also block the
action of tetracycline. If a doctor fails to warn his/her patient not
to take this antibiotic within an hour of any dairy product, he/she
might be puzzled to hear the infection being treating has not
disappeared.
Even something as simple as tea, hot or cold, may cause
problems. A woman given a mineral supplement to treat iron-
deficiency anemia would probably be surprised to learn that the
tannin in tea can undo the benefits of her iron pills.
To play it safe, you can always rely on GOOD OLD WATER!!
Water will not interact with drugs or reduce their effectiveness.
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Charleston Area Ostomy Association
Membership Application
Name:________________________________
Mailing
address:_______________________________
____________________________________
Yes, I would like a member
to call me.
Phone: ( ) _____-________
Birthday ______________M/F
Anniversary ______________
Email ____________________
Mail membership application with $20.00 yearly membership fee to:
Charleston Area Ostomy Association
C/O Rosann Brooks
145 Leslie Drive
Scott Depot, WV 25560
Colostomy
Ileostomy
Urinary diversion
Other
Any information given is optional and confidential. Demographics are helpful in arranging a visitor.
Ostomy Products Allowed by Medicare via the Broward Beacon Sept. 2010
Pouches
Per Month
Closed Drainable Urinary Drainage Bottle 1 every 3 months
60 60 20 Irrigation Cone/Bag 1 every 3 months
Wafers
Per Month
4x4 6x6 8x8 Irrigation Sleeve 4 per month
20 20 20 Lubricant 4oz per month
Absorbent Packets 90 per month Ostomy Belt 1 per month
Adhesive Discs 10 per month Ostomy Deoderant
(liquid or tablet)
No set allowable amount
Adhesive Remover (liquid) 8oz every 3 months
Appliance Cleaner 16oz per month Skin Barrier Wipes 3 boxes of 50 every 6 mo.
Convex Inserts 10 per month Stoma Cap 31 per month
Drainage Bag 1 per month Stomahesive Paste 4oz per month
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Ten Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Pharmacist about a New
Prescription
02/2014 UOAA UPDATE
Prescription drugs are life-savers-but only if they're
used correctly. In the U.S., nearly half of all
medications aren't taken as directed. Fourteen
percent of prescriptions never get filled; 13 percent
are filled but never used; 29 percent are filled but
not finished.
1. What's the name of the drug you're prescribing?
2. Is a less-expensive generic version of this drug available?
3. How much will I be taking and how many times a day?
4. What time of day is best to take the medication? Should it be taken
with food or without?
5. Does the medication need refrigeration?
6. What side effects, if any, might I experience? What should I do if they
occur?
7. Is it safe to take this drug with other drugs or supplements? Can I
drink alcohol while I am on this medication?
8. What do I do if I miss a dose?
9. How long will I be taking the drug?
10. Do I need to finish the entire dosage you're prescribing for me? What
do I do if I feel better before that?