Ostomy Education Day

April, 2009

April, 2010

April, 2011

2011~
The 3rd annual Ostomy Education Day was held Saturday, April 9th at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. This year we had approximately 60 participants. The program consisted of Dr Michael Page, colorectal surgeon who gave a presentation on parastomal hernias.  This year we used some of our own WOCN’s as a panel who each gave a short, presentation on  a different topic. Mary Mahoney gave an interesting history of ostomy products. Rita Huntrods portrayed how important it is to cut your wafer opening size correctly. Joyce Otto followed with a well received presentation on fungal infections. Barb Rozenboom wrapped up by providing resources for ostomates. The audience was given an opportunity to write questions for the WOC Nurse panel to address.  Bob Molsberry was our motivational speaker this year. Bob is a pastor, triathlete, author, ostomate and paraplegic. He spoke about how his life has evolved since his bicycle accident and the format it has provided him to inspire others. Back by popular demand was the ostomy breakout sessions. We had positive feedback on how this is helpful to share and ask questions of those who have the same type of ostomies. We were pleased to have 25 vendors participate this year. We had 8 company representatives present and 13 WOCN’s who volunteered their time to be stationed at vendor tables. Many thanks to the Ostomy Education Day Committee: Rita Huntrods, chair, Mary Mahoney, Barb Rozenboom, Joyce Otto, Zoe Bishop, Tami Hoyt, Janice Graham, Janelle Schoefeld and Nancy Medick. If you interested in serving on this committee sign up at fall conference. Many thanks to our WOCN volunteers: Cathy Smith, Kim Kopp, Janet Tinker, Kiane Goebel, Cathy Williams, Ricki Jones, Laura Phearman, Mary Puzder, Lynn Chandlee, Renee Visser, Liz Brecht. Thank you to those who helped promote the education day to their local ostomy patients. 2012 Ostomy Education Day will be held Saturday, May 5th at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

2010~
The second annual Ostomy Education Day was held Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Fifty seven were in attendance. Participants came as far away as Moline IL, Ft Dodge, North Liberty and as close as across the street!

Thank you to the organized, hardworking committee who pulled this event together – Mary Mahoney, Zoe Bishop, Tami Hoyt, Joyce Otto, Janell Schoenfeld, Renee Visser, Rita Huntrods, Nancy Medick, Shirley Zurcher and Barb Rozenboom. Thank you also to our WOCN volunteers who helped out that day – Cathy Smith, Lynn Chandlee, Mary Puzder and Janice Graham.

Four speakers provided informative presentations which generated great questions from the audience. Dr Carl Meyer, Iowa Clinic Urologist, presented on urinary diversions. Lori Schirmer, IMMC Pharmacist things to consider about medications when you have an ostomy. Kerrie Bunnell, Mercy Education Specialist, presented on preparing for xrays and tests. Susan Leatham, Hospice Chaplain from Grinnell spoke about Hope, Optimism and Healing.

2009~

From Barbara Rozenboom, RN BSN CWON,
Wound Ostomy Nurse Educator, Skiff Medical Center

Despite some last minute speaker cancellations the program was a success. Dr Soren Kraemer, colo-rectal surgeon, spoke on the surgical aspect of ostomies. Maureen D'Alessandro, an ostomate and a home care nurse shared her ostomy story and adventures of participating in the Youth Rally. Mary Mahoney, CWOCN presented an inspirational audience participating activity. Gary Clark, pharmacist from Iowa Health Systems, discussed how having an ostomy can effect medications. The participant evaluations were positive and listed many suggestions for the next conference. Sioux City has voiced interest in hosting the next Ostomate Education Day.
 

Thanks to the education committee for their help: Jackie Perkins, Mary Mahoney, Barb Rozenboom, Rita Huntrods and Kiane Goebel and to Cathy Smith, Nancy Medick, Joyce Otto and Lynn Chandlee.