Ostomy Support Group of DuPage County 

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Our meetings are usually held on the fourth Wednesday of each month.  We usually meet at Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM.  Directions may be obtained by calling 630-275-5900.  All well-intentioned people are invited to attend.  Our meetings are offered free-of-charge to anyone interested in seeking emotional support and education regarding the life saving procedures of ostomy surgery.

 

Officers and Directors

 

President                  Bret Cromer               630-499-9528          bret.cromer@sbcglobal.net

                                     

Vice President         John Easley                 630-323-2559          easlystar@mindspring.com

 

Treasurer                 Ginnie Kasten             630-469-8185          castenet@comcast.net

 

Hospitality               Pat Suckow                  630-778-7879

 

Membership            Cheryl Josephus         630-279-1886                         

 

Newsletter                Cathy Tomasik           630-837-5890          catomasik@ameritech.net

 

WOC Nursing         Lynn Dieter                 630-682-1600 x 35999

 

Visiting                     Ardeth Zamsky           630-665-8355          zamsky@cdnet.cod.edu

 

Confidential Membership Application

 

We invite you to join our Support Group.  You are especially welcome if you have an ostomy, are preparing for surgery, are a healthcare professional and/or have a loved one who has had surgery.  We are a completely volunteer ostomy support group.  Our mission includes the emotional support, education and advocacy of all people with ostomies worldwide.

 

Name  ________________________________________________________________________________________

Address  ______________________________________________________________________________________

City  ______________________________________________________ State  _____________ Zip  _____________

E-mail ___________________________________________Phone (__________) ___________________________ 

Circle the type of surgery (if any)            Colostomy         Ileostomy        Urostomy        Continent Procedure

Date of surgery  ____________ Birthday  ____________ Hospital of surgery  _______________________________

Attend one of our General Meetings.  There are always friendly people to talk with you.  You may even want to learn about opportunities on our Committees.  We always have a need for talented people to share in our good work. 

 

Membership is $20 per year.  Please mail this application and a check to

 

Ostomy Support Group of DuPage County

Ms. Ginnie Kasten, Treasurer 

325 Greenfield

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

 

Your membership includes a subscription to The NewsLeak.  All well-intentioned people are invited to attend our General Meetings.  Admission is free.