Greater Cincinnati Ostomy Association

Greater Cincinnati
Ostomy Association

Serving the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area Since 1959

Mission:
The Greater Cincinnati Ostomy Association 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.

National Affiliation:
The Greater Cincinnati Ostomy Association is now happy to be affiliated with UOAA (United Ostomy Associations of America). UOAA shares in our goals and will help us achieve our mission.

Youth Rally

July 17th – 22nd in San Diego, CA.

Greater Cincinnati Ostomy Association

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Support & Education Meeting Locations and Schedules

Main Meeting Location is Bethesda North Hospital
Golder Room 1 or 2 on 2^nd Floor
10500 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242
In Even Numbered Months (Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, & Dec )
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Afternoon Satellite Meetings: West East

Next Support & Education Meeting

Thursday August 17, 2017 7:30 PM
Topic: "The Parastomal Hernia"
Guest Speaker: Jonathan R. Snyder, MD
UC Physicians Division of Colorectal surgery
CWOCN: Nancy Brown, BSN, RN, CWOCN
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Location: Bethesda North Hospital

Annual Picnic Thursday September 22

Thursday September 21, 2017 PM
Annual Picnic at Weller Park
Thank You to Convatec For Sponsoring the Fried Chicken this year
Chicken Dinner Anytime after 5:30 PM
We have the shelter reserved from 4-10 PM
If you plan to attend, Please call Marlene at home or on the voicemail, so we can get a count for buying the chicken. Also let her know what side dish or desert you plan to bring to avoide too many duplicates
Location: Directions to Weller Park

Next Outing

Dinner Outing
Wednesday, November 15 6:00 PM
Location: TBD

Not required, but if you RSVP, we will save you a seat
(513) 202-3345 or

Previous Meetings & Gatherings

Dinner Outing
Wednesday, July 19 6:00 PM
Location: Don Pablo's Rookwood Commons

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30 PM
Topic: "Coping with an Ostomy"
Dr Sally, PLUS Scott will share his ostomy story
CWOCN: RDr. Sally Arnold, DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CWOCN
The Christ Hospital

Dinner Outing
Wednesday, May 17 6:00 PM
Location: Ruby Tuesday of Kenwood

Thursday April 20, 2017 7:30 PM
Topic: "Roundtable Discussions"
Nurse: Rita Pochard, BSN, RN, WOCN
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
And help us Welcome to Cincinnati
Cory D. Barrat, MD
Mercy Hospital, Colon & Rectal Surgery

Dinner Outing
Wednesday, March 15 6:00 PM
Location: Brothers Bar & Grill - Newport on the Levee

Thursday February 16, 2017 7:30 PM
Topic: "Ostomy Visitors"
Hear about the possitive benefits of a visitor
& help with plans for the next visitor training class.
Nurse: Nancy Dombek, BSN, RN, WCC
The Christ Hospital Wound and Ostomy Nursing Dept.
Location: Bethesda North Hospital

Dinner Outing
Wednesday, January 18 6:00 PM
Location: Bravo Cucina Italiana - Rookwood Exchange

Meeting Highlights from Previous Years

How to Contact Us:

Mail:
Greater Cincinnati Ostomy Association
7942 Schoolhouse Lane
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

Voice Mail: (513) 202-3345

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