June 2009 Issue

The June issue of The Phoenix ostomy magazine will mail on June 8, 2009. Subscription orders from May 12, 2009 through August 11, 2009 will start with the June issue.

Pet Therapy
The benefits of companion animals before, during and after ostomy surgery

Eating Right/Nutrition with an Ostomy

Resuming a well-balanced and satisfying diet after ostomy surgery

Unique Inspiration

An artist's journey through diagnosis, recovery and raising awareness

Bladder Exstrophy

A close look at birth anamolies of the urinary system

Inspirations Achievements Honored

Four outstanding individuals are recognized for inspiring others to lead fulfilling lives after ostomy surgery

UOAA 2009 National Conference

Four pages of information about the UOAA national conference August 5-8 in New Orleans including registration form and hotel booking information

Medicare Ostomy Supply Limits
The UOAA's fight to ensure all ostomates have access to adequate ostomy supplies

Travel With an Ostomy
"Road Warrior" Robert Huber's column has advice, tips and information for travelling with and ostomy

Ostomy News & Products
New products and announcements in the ostomy community

Intra-Abdominal Adhesions
Understanding this difficult complication of ostomy surgery

My Ilestomy
A poem by Donald F Wallbaum

Travelling with an Ostomy
Eating "on the road"

Book Review
Hidden Agenda by Carol Chase Bjerke

Also

Ask the Ostomy Doctor

Ask the Ostomy Nurse

President's Message

Local Support Group Listing

Advertisers

photo credit: Jose Carlos Fajardo

"The Phoenix just gets better with each issue. It's jam-packed with all kinds of information, from medical/scientific to human interest that you won't find anywhere else. I look forward to each issue."

- C Schaetzel, California