September 2009 Issue

The September issue of The Phoenix ostomy magazine mails on September 8, 2009. Subscription orders received August 12, 2009 through November 11, 2009 will start with the Sept. issue.

Battling Two Fronts
Army helicopter pilot returns to Iraq after ostomy surgery

Nothing To Fear

Adjusting to a new normal after ostomy surgery

Surviving the Hospital

Navigating a successful and safe stay

Osteoporosis

The role ostomy surgery plays in this common challenge

Ostomy Incisions and Wounds

What to expect and how to heal after ostomy surgery

Too Much of a Good Thing
Support group leader shares secrets of success

Top 10 Ostomy Travel Tips
"Road Warrior" Robert Huber's travel column

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

Ostomy Nursing Secrets
Review of the comprehensive book for ostomy nurses and savvy patients

Keeping Your Head Above Water
Ostomate and author of New Orleans Dogs Allowed achieves lifelong dream despite painful losses

Making Lemonade

Teenager makes the most out of a difficult situation

Charles Mills
Accomplished artist and ostomate shares his work and perspective

Ostomy Without Appliance
Former ileostomate describes life with a continent diversion

Gifts Worth Giving
Donating to the UOAA

Crohn's Disease Strictureplasty
Surgical treatment for small bowel complications

Stan Tew
No adventure without adversity

Also

Ask the Ostomy Doctor

Ask the Ostomy Nurse

President's Message - Is Your Stoma a Stigma?

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"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