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 Outing

Dinner Outing
Wednesday, July 19, 2018
Location: Cancun Mexican Bar & Grill
(At the old Don Pablo’s location on the river)
Time: 6:00 PM (We start arriving around 5:30)
Address: 401 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071
(859) 261-0762

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

Next Support & Education Meeting

Thursday August 16, 2018 7:30 PM
Topic: "TBD"
Location: Bethesda North Hospital

Previous Meetings & Gatherings

Thursday June 21, 2018 7:30 PM
Spring Ice Cream Social
presented by Hollister
Topic: "The Parastomal Hernia"
Jonathan R. Snyder, MD- UC Physicians Division of Colorectal surgery
Nurse: Nancy Brown, BSN, RN, CWOCN
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Location: Bethesda North Hospital

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Thursday April 19, 2018 7:30 PM
Topic: Ostomy Equipment & Supplies
Nurse: Rita Pochard, BSN, RN, ET, CWOCN
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Laura Lockwood, representative for Coloplast Care, will join Rita to discuss ostomy equipment and supplies, and answer any questions.

Guest Ostomy Supplier: Laura Lockwood from Coloplast

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Thursday February 15, 2018 7:30 PM
Topic: Roundtable Discussions
Nurse: Lynne Cowley, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Good Samaritan Hospital
Guest Ostomy Supplier: Jessica Jay of B. Braun Medical

Happy New Year

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

DISCLAIMER: The documents contained within these web 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. The sys-OP is not 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.