It’s Just Begun
Lifelong ostomate reflects on past and bright future
By Chloe Moody
Articles in the Summer 2024 Issue
There for Ostomates
The Pouch Place, Inc. has helped ostomy patients for decades
By R.S. Elvey
Embracing Authenticity
Practical advice for telling others about your ostomy
By Nina Hayes
Colon and Rectal Cancer
An in-depth look at diagnosis, treatment and outcomes
By David E. Beck, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Mixing and Matching
The cases of compatibility between baseplates and pouches
By Linda A. Coulter, BSN, MS, RN, CWOCN
Traveling with an Ostomy
Seasoned traveler and urostomate shares his tips and tricks
By Robert A. Winfree, PhD
Revision Gone Wrong
A preventative procedure turns into more than bargained for
By Susan Bogatin
Ask Doctor Beck
- Deep Pain
- Stool Softener
- Low Magnesium
- Coffee Concern
Obstruction Case Study
Drug-free therapy reduces constant pain and recurring blockages
By Sharon K. Hepburn, PT, LMT
Increase Wear Time
Five important steps to lengthening the time between changes
By Patti Winborne, RN, BSN, CWON
Keeping Kidneys Healthy
Protective measures for people with an ileostomy
By Amalia Karlin
Pediatric Recovery from Surgery
Understanding the needs of children at each stage of development
By Charlotte Foley, MS, OTR/L, CBIS
Winning Three Times
Peter, Paul and Mary member discusses life with a urostomy
By Rolf Benirschke
Ask Nurse Coulter
Board-Certified Ostomy Nurse Linda A. Coulter, BNS, MS, RN, CWOCN, answers questions about:
- Barrier Melts
- Shower or Bath?
- Strong Smell
- Too Clean?
- Contact Sports
- Showering Solution
- Allergic Reaction
Ask Nurse Anita
Board-Certified Ostomy Nurse Anita Prinz, RN, CWOCN, answers a reader’s question about sleeping with a urostomy.
Young Adult Living
Navigating life with an ostomy for young adults
By Molly Atwater, UOAA Director of Young Ostomate Outreach
Problem Solving
What to do if issues arrive for those with a continent pouch
By Erin Testerman Mitra, RN, BSN, CWOCN
and Vanessa Marra, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Advice From Adam
How to achieve a simplified pouch change
By Adam R. Katz
Loving My Life
Staying active and involved despite four autoimmune diseases
By Lisa Jarvis
Ask the Ostomate
What to do with unused ostomy supplies
By Laura Cox
