Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
OGDENSBURG -- When a person undergoes ostomy surgery, they experience the anxiety and distress associated with a sudden and significant alteration in elimination function and self-image. Frequently, …
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OGDENSBURG -- When a person undergoes ostomy surgery, they experience the anxiety and distress associated with a sudden and significant alteration in elimination function and self-image. Frequently, the person with a new ostomy feels alone when trying to adapt to the alteration in body habits and lifestyle. A patient support group is one strategy for easing anxiety and sense of isolation. Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center’s Ostomy Support Group generally meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the kitchen on the second floor of the old Mental Health Unit. The next meeting is Thursday, Dec. 16. For more info, call Karen Cole, RN, at 713-5181.
