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Ostomy Support Group of Lawton-Fort Sill (OK)

(formerly Lawton-Fort Sill Ostomy Association)


Our Mission: The Ostomy Support Group of Lawton-Fort Sill (OK) is a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and advocacy for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.

Welcome to the Ostomy Support Group of Lawton-Fort Sill (OK) website. We serve the entire southern third of Oklahoma and we are also available for ostomates of north Texas. Our desire is that you find this site beneficial, useful, and enjoyable. We are proudly affiliated with the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA). Please address all comments concerning this website to the Webmaster. The address is at the bottom of each page on this site.


MEETINGS

The Ostomy Support Group of Lawton-Fort Sill (OK) meets on the third Tuesday of each month except July and August although we are still available to answer phone calls and visit with patients all through the year. Meetings begin at 4pm and generally last for one hour. All persons with an ostomy (or anticipating ostomy surgery), regardless of age, their family members and friends are welcome. Come join us, won't you?

Don't forget, our next meeting is on May 20th, 2008. See you there!

Place:Centenary United Methodist Church
704 SW D Ave
Lawton, OK 73501
Time:4:00 pm

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ostomy Support Group of Lawton-Fort Sill (OK) Officers.

President:
James Rice
Vice President:
Mel Springborn
Secretary:
Gwyn Rice
Membership Secretary:
James Rice
Treasurer:
Bob Dishman
Social Chairman:
Anita Todd
Newsletter Publisher:
James Rice
Newsletter Editor:
Gwyn Rice
Visitation Coordinator:
Mel Springborn


CONTACT PERSONS

Primary:
James Rice
10 NW Valley Ridge Dr.
Lawton, OK 73505
(580) 536-9950
jrice@lvcisp.com
Secondary:
Mel Springborn
5431 NW Cottonwood Dr.
Lawton, OK 73505
(580) 248-3535
melspring@sbcglobal.net
Alternate:
American Cancer Society
1320 NW Homestead Dr., Suite D
Lawton, OK 73505
(580) 353-8145


GUEST SPEAKERS

The Ostomy Support Group of Lawton-Fort Sill (OK) is proud to have the following Guest Speakers scheduled for our monthly meetings. More will be added as coordination is completed.
January 15, 2008 -- Iris Philbeck, Attorney, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
February 19, 2008 -- Ed Hunnicutt, Coloplast
March 18, 2008 -- Stroke Recognition
April 15, 2008 -- Visitor Training
May 20, 2008 -- Visitor Training
June 17, 2008 -- TBD
July 2008 -- no meeting (summer break)
August 2008 -- no meeting (summer break)
September 27, 2008 -- Potluck at Rice Home
October 21, 2008 -- TBD
November 18, 2008 -- TBD
December 16, 2008 -- Christmas program - no guest speaker


OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP OF LAWTON-FORT SILL (OK) BROCHURE

The Ostomy Support Group of Lawton-Fort Sill (OK) has published its brochure for distribution to local pharmacies, doctors offices, surgical clinics, and hospitals. To view and print this brochure or use it as an example for your chapter, it is available here in .pdf format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this brochure.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is available here Get Acrobat Reader.


ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

The Ostomy Support Group of Lawton-Fort Sill (OK) is pleased to offer this chance for you to join our group with 'online' convenience. Click here to retrieve the form and simply complete it. That's all there is to it. You'll be a member in no time and start enjoying the benefits of receiving our newsletter. Thanks in advance for joining!


ONLINE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

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OSTOMY MAINTENANCE REQUEST FORM

Complete this form and click send to ask questions about ostomy maintenance procedures. We have many very long term ostomates in our chapter who have learned a great deal over the years. They are delighted to be able to share their first hand knowledge of ostomy maintenance tips with relative newcomers.


TIP OF THE MONTH

Is the skin around your stoma sore and irritated? Click on Overnight Healing for a useful tip.
Results are based on unscientific yet 'real living' conditions. The results presented here may not be experienced by everyone although many people have reported that it worked for them.


COLON CANCER VICTIMS MEMORIAL

People who have lost someone to colon cancer, can go to http://www.coloncancermemorial.com & submit a memorial.


DISCLAIMER:
The documents contained within these WWW pages are presented expressly for informational purposes only. In no way are any of the materials presented here meant to be a substitute for professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner, nor should they be construed as such. ALWAYS check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, or before starting a new program of treatment. Neither the webmaster nor any Ostomy Support Group of Lawton-Fort Sill (OK) member is responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for ANY form of damages whatsoever resulting from the use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied by these documents.

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