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Just’a Drop Ostomy in the Inside Tract

Our review of Just’a Drop Ostomy in the Inside Tract
If you haven’t visited badgut.org, it’s probably worth a look. The Gastrointestinal Society and the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research maintain this website full of useful information about the digestive system. They also publish the Inside Tract newsletter which contains great articles about gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, including […]

By Arden Townshend|2016-08-25T13:16:30+00:00August 25th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Crusting

The eternal question: to crust, or not to crust?
“Crusting” refers to the use of ostomy powder and a skin barrier film to create a dry surface over top of damaged skin around a stoma. It is done in the case of skin breakdown where there is a small amount of moisture present. Crusting allows the […]

By Arden Townshend|2017-02-21T10:11:22+00:00August 21st, 2016|Ostomy Care|0 Comments
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Organ Donation Registry

Organ donation registry update
Over the years, the way to make sure you are recognized as an organ donor has changed. There was a form to fill out, a sticker to put on your CareCard, and now, an online registry. This new method has replaced the previous ones, so if you want to be an organ […]

By Arden Townshend|2016-07-14T09:46:33+00:00August 14th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Advance Directives

Planning for the future
End-of-life planning can be hard to do. When you are healthy and well, it can seem like something that can wait. When you are ill, considering death can make it feel more immediate, and day-to-day life can take all of your energy and time.

But life can be unpredictable, and having a plan […]

By Arden Townshend|2016-07-14T09:45:31+00:00August 7th, 2016|General Health, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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