REGIONAL OSTOMY EDUCATION CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 8, 2014
You will not want to miss this opportunity to learn all about ostomies, focusing on both medical and lifestyle issues. The all day conference, presented by the Ostomy Association of Greater Chicago and Hollister, Inc., is on Saturday, November 8th at the Double Tree Hotel in Arlington Heights, IL. Medical experts include Colon and Rectal Surgeon, Urologist, Psychologist, Gynecologist, Physical Therapist, Dietician, Pharmacist and numerous WOCNs. Lifestyle sessions with Laura Cox and Brenda Elsagher. Also UOAA President, Susan Burns.
A Stoma Clinic is organized and staffed by Diane Zeek, NP, CWOCN.
If you would like to make an appointment for the Stoma Clinic (highly recommended!) please call 847-618-4968. Mention the Nov. 8th Ostomy Event. You will need to bring an appliance change.
We especially want to thank our event sponsors- Hollister, Coloplast, Northwest Community Hospital, Stoma Guard, Mark Drug Medical Supply and Ostomy Association of Aurora.
Doors open at 8:00am with continental breakfast and Vendor Fair. Parking is free.
In planning this day, we realized with so much to learn there is little time to socialize with each other. Talking, sharing and laughing with others is essential. So, we’re getting together at 6:00pm for a Hawaiian Pa’ina (party). Dress is casual! Feel free to dig out your flowered shirts, but not necessary. We’ll have light bites, and of course you know what light bites are called in Hawaii…………………..…………………
Pu Pu’s and yes, the pun is intended!
Entertainment with Brenda Elsagher. If you’ve never seen Brenda in action, you’re in for quite a treat. Brenda is a comedian, author, and national speaker who brings a joyful message in the face of adversity. At age 39, Brenda was diagnosed with colorectal cancer which gave her an opportunity to re-evaluate her life. It wasn’t a cleaner house she sought, but to have more adventure, deeper relationships, and more fun! Every day became important and every hour became a choice on how she wanted to live it. Brenda combines comedy with her experiences with colostomy surgery bringing a message of hope and healing through laughter.
Brenda has written 4 books and will sign complementary copies, thanks to the generosity of Hollister.