Below are some links of interest to Winnipeg Ostomy Association members.
Ostomy Canada Society sites
- Ostomy Canada Society Home Page
- Friends of Ostomates Worldwide (Canada)
- Member Chapters and Support Groups of Ostomy Canada Society
- Calgary Ostomy Society
- Edmonton Ostomy Association
- London & District Ostomy Association (LDOA)
- Ileostomy and Colostomy Association of Montreal
- Hamilton & District Ostomy Association
- Ostomy Halifax Society
- Niagara Ostomy Association
- Ottawa Ostomy Support Group
- Regina Ostomy Association
- Saskatoon Ostomy Association
- Ostomy Toronto
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Handbooks
United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. sites
The United Ostomy Association, Inc. ceased operations on September 30. 2005. They have reformed, with a different structure, under the name “United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.”
- United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. replaces UOA in the U.S.A.
- UOAA Discussion Board. A forum to support people with ostomies and other intestinal/urinary diversions.
- Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA, Inc.
- Quality Life Association
Other UOAA Groups
- UOAA List of Affiliated Support Groups
- United Ostomy Association of Chicago
- OstomyOK.org, Bob Baumel’s creation, This site is shared by a number of non-profit, volunteer-run ostomy support groups.
Other Ostomy sites
- International Ostomy Association
- The British Colostomy Association
- The Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group
ET nurse related sites
- The World Council of Enterostomal Therapists
- Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC)
- Find a NSWOC (A website where you can find a nurse specialized in wound, ostomy, and continence in Canada!)
- Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurses Society
Ostomy Manufacturers and Suppliers
- Hollister Ltd., Canada, ostomy supply manufacturer. (Can. 1-800-263-7400)
- BBraun of Canada, ostomy supply manufacturer.
- Canada Care Medical, Ostomy products from the world’s leading manufacturers. (Can. 1-800-267-8855)
- Coloplast Canada, ostomy supply manufacturer. (Can. 1-888-880-8605)
- COS Medical, Inc., continent ostomy products and other medical supplies.
- ConvaTec, a major ostomy supply manufacturer. (Can. 1-800-465-6302)
- Cymed Ostomy Co., ostomy supply manufacturer. (U.S. 1-800-582-0707)
- Dansac, ostomy supply manufacturer.
- T.G. Eakin Ltd, ostomy seals, available through ConvaTec in Canada (Toll-Free Can. (1-877-437-1777)
- Marlen, ostomy supply manufacturer. (US (216) 292-7060)
- Nu-Hope, ostomy supply manufacturer. (Toll-Free Can. & USA 1-800-899-5017)
- OstomyWeb.com is an online venture launched by our company, Ontario Ostomy Supply Ltd. (Can. 1-800-387-5150)
- Osto-EZ-Vent, an air release vent company, In Canada, Cooper Med. (Can. 1-800-567-2881) or Ontario Ostomy Supply Ltd. (Can. 1-800-387-5150)
- Parthenon Company, (Devrom & DecKo), U.S. Mail and Online order company.
Crohn’s and Colitis related sites
Other Health related sites
Local Winnipeg Sites
- Manitoba Health
- CancerCare Manitoba
- Concordia Hospital
- Deer Lodge Centre
- Grace Hospital
- Health Science Center Winnipeg
- Misericordia Health Centre
- Seven Oaks General Hospital
- St. Boniface Hospital
- St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre
- Victoria General Hospital
- Manitoba Blue Cross
Other Sites
- Canadian Cancer Society
- Mayo Clinic
- Charity Village, Canada’s supersite for the nonprofit sector.
