Meetings & Ostomy Halifax Info
Ostomy Halifax General Meeting
Next Meeting
Date: Sunday, April 28th, 2024
Time & Location: 2pm-4pm ADT at Woodlawn United Church (54 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth).
Guest Speakers:
Dr. John Murdoch - Dr. Murdoch is a GI Endoscopy Specialist and Division Head at Dartmouth General Hospital. Dr. Murdoch is a Medical Advisor of Ostomy Halifax.
Dr. Chad Williams - Dr. Williams is a Gastroenterologist and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Specialist at the Dartmouth General Hospital.
Both doctors work with patients before, during and after ostomy surgery. They will share information regarding their specialties and experiences and will be happy to answer questions.
Our meetings can also be attended via Zoom for anyone who is unable to attend in-person.
The Zoom link will shared in our private Facebook group (Ostomy FB group) & via email closer to the meeting date.
What you need to know
Upcoming or new ostomate?
We’ve put together a short list of key information/FAQs
Stories from Ostomates
Testimonials by people living with ostomies all over the world.
Our vision is to help the over 3,000 ostomates in Nova Scotia achieve the highest quality of life possible by providing support to them and their families.
Government Assistance
Learn more about the Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Savings Plan, Assistance offered by Nova Scotia, and other resources.
Find a NSWOC
A Nurse specializing in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC), is a registered nurse (RN) who has specialized training in treating patients with ostomies.
Youth Camps
Ostomy Halifax offers a wide variety of support for ostomates of all ages.
