Christmas lunch was a big success. Thanks to Sandy for doing the arrangements and giving out the white elephant gifts. She is a big reason why we are the best support group in Arkansas.

If you need immediate assistance or if you want more information please contact one of our members immediately.

501-922-0284

arkberg@sbcglobal.net

Our support group meets on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year, except for JULY. Although we only meet once a month, we are constantly working and assisting ostomates and their families.

          What is the Hot Springs Ostomy Support Group?

The United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA) serves people with ostomies and other intestinal & urinary diversions. We exist for the sole purpose of helping YOU or someone you love return to a normal, healthy, active and productive life with an ostomy, or continent diversion. Our mission is to bring about a positive quality of life for every person who is touched by ostomy.

The terms ostomy and stoma are general descriptive terms that are often used interchangeably though they have different meanings. An ostomy refers to the surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes. A stoma is the actual end of the urethra or small or large bowel that can be seen protruding through the abdominal wall.

The UOAA is dedicated to providing information, advocacy and service to, and for, its affiliated support groups, their members and the intestinal or urinary diversion community at large.

For more information on the National UOAA go to:    http://www.uoaa.org/

If you need help with your ostomy or if you have questions about ostomies please contact us.

Bethany Ethridge and family attending the April meeting.

Going in for ostomy surgery???????

Call or contact us prior to visiting the surgeon. We can give you helpful information that will save you LOTS of Trouble later, and it will help you recuperate faster. You can not believe how many ostomates we have seen that have trouble with their stoma's.

What is the UOAA?

The United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA) serves people with ostomies and other intestinal & urinary diversions. We exist for the sole purpose of helping YOU or someone you love return to a normal, healthy, active and productive life with an ostomy, or continent diversion. Our mission is to bring about a positive quality of life for every person who is touched by ostomy.

The terms ostomy and stoma are general descriptive terms that are often used interchangeably though they have different meanings. An ostomy refers to the surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes. A stoma is the actual end of the urethra or small or large bowel that can be seen protruding through the abdominal wall.

The UOAA is dedicated to providing information, advocacy and service to, and for, its affiliated support groups, their members and the intestinal or urinary diversion community at large.

For more information on the National UOAA go to:    http://www.uoaa.org/