Akron Area Ostomy Association
Akron Area Ostomy Association at a Glance
A Bit of Background
The Akron Area Ostomy Association is first and foremost a support group for those dealing with an ostomy surgery and for those anticipating such a surgery. We meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday of the month from August through November and January through May at the Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. We get together at a local restaurant for our December and June meetings. Anyone is welcome to join us at our meetings. Membership in AAOA is not a requirement to attend.
Activities
Meeting Dates
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April 17, 2024
May 15, 2024
June 19, 2024
July 17, 2024
August 21, 2024
September 18, 2024
October 16, 2024
November 20, 2024
If you cannot attend our meetings and you want more information about ostomies and supplies, go to the web site below of the United Ostomy Associations of America.
DONATE OSTOMY SUPPLIES
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For various reasons, individuals have unused ostomy supplies and wish to donate them to those in need. To do so, contact any officer of AAOA, or ship them to Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA. Information about FOW-USA can be found at their web site by clicking on the link button below.
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NEXT MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
6:00 PM
We will be meeting from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Tallmadge Library Conference Room, 90 Community Road, Tallmadge, OH. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Abhinav Rajpal from Summa Health System. He will be talking to us about Senior Safety. Afterwards we will have a mutual aid session.
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Akron Area Ostomy Assn.
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ENTEROSTOMAL THERAPIST OSTOMY CONSULTANT
Sally J. Gill-Thompson is now in private practice assisting ostomates who may not have access to an ET/Ostomy Nurse or Ostomy Clinic. She will provide private ostomy consultations
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To solve difficult to fit stoma situations
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For peristomal hernia belt fittings
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To assist in product selection
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To advise on peristomal skin care
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To assist with lifestyle management
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To assist caretakers with ostomycare
Sally has over 45 years of experiencecoverage. In home consultations by appointment. Fees apply and will be discussed and agreed upon prior to appointment. (Insurance coverage does not apply to these services.)
Phone: (234) 571-6950
Email: redgill2@aol.com
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