March 2009 Issue

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

 

African Safari Adventure
Ostomy patient Carol Haack takes the trip of a lifetime complete with lions, zebras and giraffes and explains how she did it

 

Short Bowel Syndrome

Written by Cliff Kalibjian, this thorough look at the effects of short bowel syndrome includes those living with the condition

 

Disappearing Coverage

How insurance compaines have stopped paying and what to do about it

 

Prebiotics and Probiotics

Colorectal Surgeon Dr. David Beck explains how prebiotics and probiotics work in the intestinal tract and what to look for when buying

 

Coming to Terms with an Ostomy

Aileen Gould, M.S., Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and colostomate for over 17 years, writes about the steps necessary to accept an ostomy and return to a full and rewarding life

 

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

 

Ostomy Nursing Profession - Then and Now
Tracing the steps of the ostomy nursing profession and understanding their role today in the care of ostomy patients

Travel With an Ostomy

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

 

Ostomy News
New products and announcements in the ostomy community

 

I Bet You Can't Go Just Once
A Youth Rally camper recalls the support, caring and fun of attending the annual event

 

Looking for Light Bulbs in St. Louis
Personal Stories of how attending The Pull-Thru Network meeting can change lives

 

Getting My Life Back
Persian Gulf War Veteran undergoes ostomy surgery to cure ulcerative colitis

 

You Shall Not Perish
A pioneering pastor’s faith is tested and rewarded

 

Yoga and Meditation
Ostomy patient uses eastern philosophies for recovery and rehabilitation

 

Ostomy News
New products and announcements in the ostomy community


 

Also

Ask the Ostomy Doctor

Ask the Ostomy Nurse

President's Message

Local Support Group Listing

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The Phoenix - March 2009 Issue
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