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Meeting Highlights from Previous Years



2016

2012 Dec Holiday Pary Picture 2 Thursday December 15, 2016 7:30 PM
Topic: Holiday Party
Location: Bethesda North Hospital
2012 Dec Holiday Pary Picture 2


Thursday October 20, 2016 7:30 PM
Topic: "Manufacturer Night"
Nurse: Lynne Cowley, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Good Samaritan Hospital

Location: Bethesda North Hospital

A Special THANK YOU to the Companies that attended:
B. Braun Medical, Cardinal Health & Hollister

Thank You to the Suppliers and Manufacturers Represented:
B. Braun MedicalBirchwood Lab, Inc. (B-Sure)Bruce Medical SupplyByram HealthcareCardinal HealthCelebration Ostomy Support BeltChoice Physical TherapyColo-MajicColoplastConvatecCool WaferEdgepark Medical SuppliesFortis Medical ProductsH2ORS Oral Rehydration SolutionHollisterHy TapeMark Drug Medical SupplyMarlenMF MedicalMy CoverallsNa'ScentNu-HopeOptions built-in Ostomy Barrier/SupportOsto-EZ-VentOsto FreshOstomies AlertOsto mysecret'sParthenonPerfect ChoiceSafe n' SimpleSecuri-T USAShield HealthcareSteadliveTri- Healthcare


Thursday September 22, 2016 PM
Annual Picnic at Weller Park
Thank You to Convatec For Sponsoring the Fried Chicken this year
Nurse: Kathy Lauer
Daniel Drake Hospital


Thursday August 18, 2016 7:30 PM
Topic: "Pouching & Helpful Hints"
Speaker: Rita Pochard, BSN, RN, WOCN
UC Health - University of Cincinnati Medical Center



Ice Cream Sundae Ice Cream Social
Thursday June 16, 2016 7:30 PM
Topic: "Management options for the Parastomal hernia: Surgical and non-operative"
Guest Speaker: Jonathan R. Snyder, MD
UC Physicians Division of Colorectal surgery
Univ. of Cincinnati Asst professor of Surgery

Attending RNET/WOCN: Nancy Brown UC Health - University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Also Thank You to Caitlan from Hollister
For Sponsoring Our Annual

Spring Ice Cream Social
Hollister Logo
Hollister Name


Thursday April 21, 2016 7:30 PM
"Diet and Hydration"
Monica Koch, BSN, RN, CWON
Good Samaritan Hospital

Nancy Dombek, BSN, RN, WCC
The Christ Hospital


Thursday February 18, 2016 7:30 PM
"Tips for Flu Season"
Terri Ross, MSN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN
The Christ Hospital



2015

2012 Dec Holiday Pary Picture 2 Thursday December 17, 2015 7:30 PM
Topic: Holiday Party
Kinda Walden, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Nancy Brown, BSN, RN, CWOCN
University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Location: Bethesda North Hospital
2012 Dec Holiday Pary Picture 2


Thursday October 15, 2015 7:30 PM
Topic: "Manufacturer Night"
Kinda Walden, BSN, RN, CWOCN
University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Location: Bethesda North Hospital
Note: Different location than past years
Suppliers and Manufacturers Represented:
Birchwood Lab, Inc. (B-Sure)Bruce Medical SupplyByram HealthcareCelebration Ostomy Support BeltChoice Physical TherapyColo-MajicColoplastConvatecCool WaferEdgepark Medical SuppliesFortis Medical ProductsH2ORS Oral Rehydration SolutionHollisterHy TapeMark Drug Medical SupplyMarlenMF MedicalMy CoverallsNa'ScentNu-HopeOptions built-in Ostomy Barrier/SupportOsto-EZ-VentOsto FreshOstomies AlertOsto mysecret'sParthenonPerfect ChoicePPS Healthcare Medical SupplySafe n' SimpleSecuri-T USAShield HealthcareTri- Healthcare


Friday September 18, 2015 PM
Annual Picnic at Weller Park
Thank You to Convatec For Sponsoring the Fried Chicken this year
Location: Directions to Weller Park


Thursday August 20, 2015 7:30 PM
Topic: "The Effects of Stress & Anxiety on Bowel Disease
& How to Manage"

Dr. Sally Arnold DNP, RN, AFPCNP-BC, CWOCN
and Karen Myers BSN, RN, CWON

The Christ Hospital

Location: Bethesda North Hospital



Ice Cream Sundae Ice Cream Social
Thursday June 18, 2015 7:30 PM
Topic: "Diverticulitis"
Rita Pochard BSN, RN, ET
Nurse Clinician-Ostomy & Wound Care
UC Health – University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Also Thank You to Caitlan from Hollister
For Sponsoring Our Annual

Spring Ice Cream Social
Hollister Logo
Hollister Name


Hyacinth Thursday April 16, 2015 7:30 PM
Topic: "Eating after Ostomy Surgery"
(Diet and Intestinal Blockages)

Attending RNET/WOCN:Laura Dixon - Mercy Hospital-West



Heart candy box Cancelled due to weather
Thursday February 19, 2015 7:30 PM
Topic: "Tips for Flu Season"
Attending RNET/WOCN:Terri Ross - The Christ Hospital
Heart candy box


2014


2012 Dec Holiday Pary Picture 2 Thursday December 18, 2014 7:30 PM
Topic: "Holiday Party"
Attending RNET/WOCN: Kinda Walden - Jewish Hospital-Kenwood
2012 Dec Holiday Pary Picture 2


Thursday October 16, 2014 7:30 PM
Topic: "Manufactuer Night"
at TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion
Suppliers and Manufacturers Represented:
Birchwood Lab, Inc. (B-Sure)Bruce Medical SupplyByram HealthcareChoice Physical TherapyColo-MajicColoplastConvatecGenenairexGood BellyHollisterKeep It Simple Ostomy CoversMy CoverallsMark Drug Medical SupplyNa'ScentNu-HopeOptions built-in Ostomy Barrier/SupportOsto-EZ-VentOstofreshOstomy ArmorOstomy SecretsOstomy ProctectorOsto SolutionsParthenonPerfect ChoiceRCS Company STOMA CUPSafe n' SimpleShield HealthcareSterling Medical ServicesStoma Stifler
Attending RNET/WOCN: Kinda Walden, Monica Koch & Pattie Burke


Annual Picnic
Thursday, September 18, 2014 5:30 PM
Location: Weller Park in Montgomery
8832 Weller Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Time: 5:30 till 9:00 PM
Thank you to Jocelyne Walker of ConvaTec
for coming to the picnic and supplying all the fried chicken for our dinner.


September 2014 Meeting Thursday August 21, 2014 7:30 PM
Topic: "Management options for the Parastomal hernia: Surgical and non-operative"
Guest Speaker: Jonathan R. Snyder, MD
UC Physicians Division of Colorectal surgery
Univ. of Cincinnati Asst professor of Surgery

Attending RNET/WOCN: Nancy Brown - UC Medical Center


Dinner Outing
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:00 PM
Location: Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern
in Rookwood Commons


Ice Cream Social Picture Thursday June 19, 2014 7:30 PM
Topic: "Ask The Doctor"

Attending RNET/WOCN: Rita Pochard - UC Health University Hospital
Also Thank You to Caitlan from Hollister
For Sponsoring Our Annual

Spring Ice Cream Social
Sundae


Thursday April 17, 2014 7:30 PM
Topic: "Medical visits after you leave the hospital & Ostomy Clinics"
Attending RNET/WOCN: Dr. Sally Arnold - The Christ Hospital


Thursday February 20, 2014 7:30 PM
Topic: "Roundtable Discussions"
Attending RNET/WOCN: Kathy Lauer - Daniel Drake Hospital


Dinner Outing
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 &
Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Max & Erma's in Rookwood Commons


2013


2012 Dec Holiday Pary Picture 2 Thursday December 19, 2013 7:30 PM
Topic: "Holiday Party"
Attending RNET/WOCN: Kinda Walden - Jewish Hospital-Kenwood
2012 Dec Holiday Pary Picture 2


Dinner Outing
Wednesday, January , 2014 5:30 PM
Buckheads in Belview


Thursday October 17, 2013 7:30 PM
Topic: "Manufactuer Night"
at TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion
Suppliers and Manufacturers Represented:
Birchwood Lab, Inc. (B-Sure)Bruce Medical SupplyByram HealthcareChoice Physical TherapyColo-MajicColoplastConvatecGenenairexGood BellyHollisterKeep It Simple Ostomy CoversMy CoverallsMark Drug Medical SupplyNa'ScentNu-HopeOsto-EZ-VentOstofreshOstomy SecretsOstomy ProctectorOsto SolutionsParthenonPerfect ChoiceRCS Company STOMA CUPSafe n' SimpleShield HealthcareSterling Medical Services
Attending RNET/WOCN: Patti Burke, Cindy Grogan, Ann Meinze & Amy Moses
Attending Registered Dietitian: Kathy Haugen
Diet & Nutrition Guide
Picnic at Montgomery Park Shelter
Thursday, September 12, 2013 5:30 PM


Thursday August 15, 2013 7:30 PM
Topic: "Round Table Discussions"
At Bethsda North Hospital


Tulip Thursday June 20, 2013 7:30 PM
"Ask the Ostomy Nurse"
At Bethsda North Hospital
Attending RNET/WOCNs
Rita Pochard
The University Hospital

Also Thank You to Caitlan from Hollister
For Sponsoring Our Annual

Spring Ice Cream Social
Tulip



Dinner Outing
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 6:00 PM
Location: Ron's Roost in Bridgetown
3853 Race Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Map


Tulip Thursday April 18, 2013 7:30 PM
"Roundtable Discussions"
At Bethsda North Hospital
Attending RNET/WOCNs
Kinda Walden Jewish Hospital Kenwood
Tulip



Dinner Outing
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 6:00 PM
Location: Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern in Rookwood Commons
2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208


Heatr Thursday February 21, 2013 7:30 PM
"Roundtable Discussions"
Heart



Dinner Outing
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 6:00 PM
Max & Erma's in Rookwood Commons



2012


Previous Holiday Party Thursday December 20, 2012
"Holiday Party"


Attending RNET/WOCNs
Kinda Walden Jewish Hospital Kenwood
Previous Holiday Party



Dinner Outing
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 6:00 PM
Pizzeria Uno
in Anderson Towne Center


Previous Manufacturers Night Picture Thursday October 18, 2012
"Manufacturer's Night"
Attendees: Byram Healthcare Choice Physical Therapy, Coloplast, ConvaTec, Edgepark Medical Supply, Hollister, Osto-EZ-Vent, Liberty Medical Supply, NuHope,

R W Johnson Inventive Solutions, LLC Plus Samples and Literature from: B-Sure, Bruce Medical Supply, Crohn's Patient Advocate - Holly Knauf, RN,MSNed, Colo-Majic Enterprises, Genairex, Good Belly, Mark Drugs Medical Supply, Na'Scent, Osto Fresh, The Parthenon Co., Inc., RCS Company, Safe n' Simple Medical Wipes, Shield Healthcare, and Sterling Medical Services

Attending RNET/WOCNs
Monica Koch Mercy Health - Mt. Airy Hospital
Cindy Grogan Mercy Hospital - Clermont
Kinda Walden Jewish Hospital - Kenwood

Previous Manufacturers Night Picture



Annual Picnic
Thursday September 6, 2012
5:30 PM at Ken's Home in Loveland
Pictures from picnic on Facebook


Ice Cream Sundae Picture Thursday August 16, 2012
9th Annual
Ice Cream Social

Program Topic:
"The Benefits of Humor in the Healing Process"

THANK YOU to Special Guest Speakers
John Loughrey MD
& RNET/WOCN Trish Hoge
Wound Specialists of Greater Cincinnati

Also Thank You to Caitlan from Hollister
For Sponsoring Our Annual

Spring Ice Cream Social

Dr. John Loughrey


Wednesday July 18, 2012
Dinner outing at
Max & Erma's in Rookwood Commons
Pictures from recent visit on Facebook



Ice Cream Sundae Picture Thursday June 18, 2012
Program Topic "Herias".
THANK YOU to Special Guest Speaker & Attending RNET/WOCN
Rita Pochard
The University Hospital

Also Thank You to Gina Iuni from Liberty Medical
For supplying the ice cream


Thursday May 17, 2012
Visitor Training Program


Thursday April 19, 2012
“Fungal Infections, Stop the Itch”
Attending RNET/WOCN
Terri Ross RN, MSN, CNS, CWOCN(ET)
The Christ Hospital



Wednesday March 21, 2012 outing at
Ron's Roost in Bridgetown



Thursday February 16, 2012
"What would you have liked to learn,
prior to having the ostomy?"

Attending RNET/WOCN
Nancy Brown RN, BSN, CWOCN, ET
The Christ Hospital



Thursday January 19, 2012 outing at
Max & Erma's in Rookwood Commons

Pictures from last visit on Facebook
2011


Ice Cream Sundae Picture Thursday October 20, 2011
"Manufacturer's Night"
Coloplast, ConvaTec, Hollister, Osto-EZ-Vent,
NuHope, and Vendor Byram Healthcare
Plus
Youth Rally Update and
GCOA Web site, Facebook, & Electronic Newsletter Demos
Attending RNET/WOCN
Sally Arnold, MSN, RN, CWOCN, ET
The Christ Hospital

Ice Cream Sundae Picture


Wednesday, September 28,2011 outing at
The Century Inn on Rt. 4 in Springfield Twp.
6:00 PM
 


Wednesday, August 24,2011 outing at
Max & Erma's in Rookwood Commons
Pictures on Facebook


Ice Cream Sundae Picture Thursday July 21
8th Annual
Ice Cream Social

We appologize to everyone for the change of meeting topics at this meeting. We planned on the topic of "Alternate Urinary Procedures", but it was incorrectly communicated to Dr. Delworth to do the same topic as his last visit, which was "Erectile Dysfunction".
THANK YOU to Special Guest Speaker
Dr. Mark Delworth, M.D.
The Urology Group
Attending RNET/WOCN
Rita Pochard

Also Thank You to Caitlan from Hollister
For Sponsoring Our Annual

Spring Ice Cream Social
Dr. Mark Delworth; HEIGHT=


Dr. John Loughrey Thursday, May 19, 2011
Special Guest Speaker
John Loughrey, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
"Ask the Doctor"
Attending RNET/WOCN Nurse:
Laura Dixon
Mercy Hospital - Western Hills
Also Thank You to Byram Healthcare
For Suppying the Ice Cream for our Meeting
Ice Cream Sundae Picture


Thursday, April 21, 2011
Informal outing
Barleycorn's in Lakeside Park at 6:00 PM


Thursday, March 17
"Advice for the Caretaker"
WOCN/RNET Nurse: Terri Ross
The Christ Hospital



Alison & Dennis of Choice PT at the 2010 Manufacurer's Night The Thursday, January 20 Meeting was Rescheduled
to Thursday, January 27 due to Snow

"Winter Tips for a Healthy Body"
Choice Physical Therapy
Dennis Strotman MPT, ATC & Alison Rothbaum
WOCN/RNET Nurse: TBD
2010


Thursday, December 17, 2010
"Our Annual Holiday Party"





Thanks to Everyone who was with us on October 21, 2010 for:
"Manufacturer's Night"
With Guest Speakers
Coloplast, ConvaTek, Hollister, Osto-EZ-Vent,
NuHope,
and Vendors Byram Healthcare Sterling Medical Services
WOCN/RNET Nurse: Gina Rose
Tri-Health Bethesda North


Thursday September 8,2010 Picnic
A Big Thanks to John & Marlene for Sharing Their Home


Wednesday, August 11,2010 outing at
Max & Erma's in Rookwood Commons


Youth Rally


Ice Cream Sundae Picture Thursday July 15
7th Annual
Ice Cream Social

Guest Speaker Nancy Davis: Diet and Food Allergies
Attending RNET/WOCN
Rita Pochard

Also Thank You to Caitlan from Hollister
For Sponsoring Our 7th Annual

Spring Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Sundae Picture


Thursday June 10, 2010
Dewey's Pizza in Kenwood


Saturday May 1 Derby Party
Fundraiser for Youth Rally


Thursday, April 15, 2010 outing at
Betta's Italian Oven in Norwood


March 18, 2010
"Food Power - It's More Than Just Something We Eat"
Special Guest Speaker
Kathy Haugen
TriHealth's Corporate Health division as a community dietitian
WOCN/RNET Nurse: Terri Ross
The Christ Hospital


Thursday, February 18, 2010
Informal outing
Buca Di Beppo in Rookwood Commons


Thursday, January 21, 2010
"Roundtable Discussions"
Attending RNET/WOCN: Sara Pulskamp
The Office of Drs. Rafferty, Davis & O'Brien
2009
2008
2007


Thursday, December 17, 2009
"Our Annual Holiday Party"
Attending RNET/WOCN: Mary Arnold Long
Drake Hospital


Wednesday, November 18, 2009 outing at
Max & Erma's in Rookwood Commons


Be With Us on October 15, 2009 for:
"Manufacturer's Night"
With Guest Speakers
Coloplast, ConvaTek, Hollister, Osto-EZ-Vent,
NuHope,
and Vendors Byram Healthcare Sterling Medical Services
WOCN/RNET Nurse: Laura Dixon from Mercy Hospital-Western Hills


Dr. John Loughrey Thursday July 17
Special Guest Speaker
John Loughrey, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
"Ask the Doctor"
Attending RNET/WOCN TBD
Also Thank You to Byram Healthcare
For Sponsoring Our 7th Annual

Spring Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Sundae Picture


Dr. Bartish Thursday May 21
Special Guest Speaker
Lawrence A. Bartish, M.D.
Queen City General and Vascular Surgeons Group
"Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease"
Attending RNET/WOCN Rita Pochard
University Hospital


Thanks to Everyone on October 16, 2008 for:
a Tremendous "Manufacturer's Night"
Coloplast, ConvaTek, Hollister, Osto-EZ-Vent,
NuHope,
and Vendor Byram Healthcare
WOCN/RNET Nurse: Laura Dixon from Mercy Hospital-Western Hills



A few of the picnic attendees Thanks to Marlene and John
for hosting the summer picnic AGAIN
and to Ken for his
entertaining magic show

See the other pictures from the September picnic
Ken the magician


Ice Cream Sundae Picture Thank You to our Special Guest Speaker in July
And Attending RNET/WOCN Rita Pochard
University Hospital

Also Thank You to Byram Healthcare
For Sponsoring Our 6th Annual

Spring Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Sundae Picture


June 19, 2008
"Visitor Training"
With Guest Speakers
Gastroenterologist, John Loughrey MD
WOCN/RNET Nurses Laura Dixon, Trish Hoge, Kinda Walden
Training was at Mercy Western Hills Healthplex
3131 Queen City Avenue


Thursday May 17
Thanks to Attending WOCN/RNET
Sara Pulskamp

From The Office of Drs. Rafferty, Davis & O'Brien


Thursday March 20
Thanks to Attending WOCN/RNET
Terri Ross

The Christ Hospital


Thursday January 15
Thanks to Attending WOCN/RNET
Patti Burke

The Christ Hospital
2006
Thanks to Attending WOCN/RNET Kinda Walden and
All who Attended the December

Annual Holiday Party
Holiday Party


Pharmacist Len Perry & GCPA Board Thanks To Our Special Guests
Pharmacist Len Perry from Kroger and WOCN Mary Arnold Long

At our Thursday November 16 Meeting


Byram Health Care Thanks to the following for being with us
Thursday October 19 for Manufacturer's Night
Coloplast, ConvaTec, Hollister,
and Vendor Byram Healthcare

And to the following for sending us free samples
Osto-EZ-Vent, Nu-Hope , and Express Medical Supply
Also a special thanks to WOCN/RNET Mary Arnold Long
Coloplast


Dr. John Loughrey Thanks To Our Special Guests
John Loughrey, M.D. and WOCN Terri Ross

At our Thursday September 21 Meeting


Ice Cream Sundae Picture Thanks To All Who Again Made Our
Annual Summer Picnic A Success

A Special Thanks Again to The Vennemeyers
For Opening Their Home For Our Picnic

See the Pictures
Ice Cream Sundae Picture


June 2006 Meeting Thursday June 16
"Pouching Problems"
Thank You to Attending RNET Rita Pouchard
University Hospital


Thank You in May to Attending RNET Trish Hoge
"Skin Complications"
We had a Great 4th Annual
Spring Ice Cream Social
presented by Byram Healthcare
Ice Cream Sundae Picture


RNET/WOCN Kimberly Cain Thank You in April to Attending RNET Kimberly Cain
"Stoma Placement" & Roundtable Discussions"

University Surgical Group - Drs. Rafferty, Davis, O'Brien


St. Patrick's Day Unfortunately we had to Reschedule our March Guest Speaker
David O'Brien, M.D.
A Special Thanks goes out to Attending WOCN/RNET
Laura Dixon - Mercy Hospital-Western Hills
Who stepped up to handle a Question & Answer session for the Attendees
Snowman with Hawain Shirt


Snowman Thursday February 16 "Ask the ET"
Thank You to Attending WOCN/RNET - Patti Burke of The Christ Hospital
Winter Hat


2005
Christmas Tree Thursday December 15, 2005 "Holiday Party"
Thank You to Attending RNET - Kinda Walden of Jewish Hospital
Holiday Wreath


Acorn Thursday November 17, 2005
Thank you to Attending WOCN/RNET - Kimberly Cain
from the Office of Jan Rafferty MD

Kimberly presented an excellent presentation on
"Food Blockages"
Pumkins


Fall Graphic Thursday October 20, 2005
Thanks to those that made "Manufacturer's Night" a Big Success

Attending RNET - Mary Arnold Long of Clinton Memorial Hospital
Thanks also to Manufacturers
ConvaTek & Hollister
and Vendor Byram Healthcare
Shamrock


Dr. Davis Meeting Picture 2 Thursday September 15, 2005
Thank You to Attending RNET - Patti Burke of 3M
And Special Guest Speaker
Bradley R. Davis, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery
University of Cincinnati
"Surgical Treatments of Colon and Rectal Cancer"
Dr. Davis Meeting Picture 1


Thank You again this year
to the Vennemeyers for hosting the
August 17 "Annual Summer Picnic"



Thursday June 16 , 2005 Educational and Support Meeting
"Hernias"

Thank You to Guest ET: Rita Pochard RN, BSN, CWOCN(ET)
Mercy-Franciscan Hospital - Mt. Airy Campus


Sundae Thank You to New Rep Caitlan Mikula of Byram Healthcare
and Kathy Lauer RN, BSN, CWOCN(ET) of 3M
For Making Our Spring Ice Cream Social a Big Success
Spring Ice Cream Social


Thank You to Guest Speakers in April Terri Ross, Joanne Walters and Lucy Sandoval from The Christ Hospital and also Melissa Hollis from the American Cancer Society
Meeting Picture 1 "Colon Cancer Facts" and Colonoscopy Update
Did You Know? - CCFA article about increased colorectal cancer risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients
Meeting Picture 2


Happy St. Patrick's Day Thank You to Attending RNET - Trish Hoge of Drake Center
Thursday March 17, 2005 "Manufacturer's Night"
Thanks also to
Coloplast, ConvaTek & Hollister
Shamrock


Pineapple See the Pictures from the Thursday February 17, 2005 Hawaiian Luau and Meeting
Thank You to Attending RNET - Patti Burke of Christ Hospital
"Travel & Summer Vacation Tips"

Thanks to Funding by Bernens Medical
Palm Tree


Happy New Year We missed you at the January 20, 2005 Meeting
But we had the snow to keep us company
Attending RNET Kathy Lauer has agreed to reschedule later in the year
Meeting Attendees
Snowman


2004

Holly Leaves    Holly Leaves    Holly Leaves    Holly Leaves

Christmas Tree "Annual Holiday Party - Thursday December 16, 2004"
Snacks, Refreshments & FUN!
Thank You to Attending RNET - Mary Arnold Long of Drake Center
Holiday Wreath


November 18, 2004
A Big Thank You to Mike Florak
Youngstown State University Baseball Head Coach
"Life With Crohns & Ileostomy Surgery"
Mike Florak, Janita & Howard

Our Visitor Training on October 28, 2004 was aGreat Sussess
A Big Thank You to our Guest Speakers
Gastroenterologist, John Loughrey MD
RNET Nurses Cecelia Krusling, Brenda Stoddart & Kinda Walden
Thanks to Funding By ConvaTec Logo
And the Following:
Jewish Hospital - Evendale, Coca-Cola, Key Bank,
American Cancer Society, Kroger, Sibcy Cline,
Crohns & Colitis Foundation, Winton S&L
Proctor & Gamble Pharma


Thank You to RNET Kimberly Cain for being With Us at our September 23, and leading the "Roundtable Discussions"


Ice Cream Sundae Picture Thanks To All Who Made Our Annual Summer Picnic
A Success Again

A Special Thanks Again to The Vennemeyers
For Opening Their Home For Our Picnic

Ice Cream Sundae Picture


A Big Thank You to Dr. John Loughrey for Being With Us on June 24, 2004 for:
"Ask The Doctor"
John Loughrey MD
Gastroenterologist
John Loughrey MD


Ice Cream Sundae Picture Thanks go out to Peggy D for Organizing a Very Successful
2nd Annuual Ice Cream Social

May 27, 2007 Support And Education Meeting

Thanks to Funding By Hollister Logo Hollister Logo Text
Picture of Stuart Grossman Thanks Also go out to Special Guest Speaker
Stuart Grossman (FOW VP & Louisville Chapter Member)
National UOA Conference in Louisville
& FOW Update
Picture of 2004 Ice Cream Social


Picture of ConvaTec Booth Thanks to Thish Hoge, Drake Hospital
Attending ET/WOC Nurse at our April 22 Meeting
Also Thanks To David Marker Of Coloplast &
Norm Sparling & Matt Maloney of ConvaTec
Picture of Coloplast Booth