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New Programs Available for Ostomy Patients

Miami Ostomy Aftercare, a Florida ings are open to the public free for
nonprofit corporation, was started by patients, their caregivers, and medical
retired Miami attorney, Hal Spaet, five professionals. The next meeting will
years ago, when he personally experi- be on March 26, 2019.
enced the lack of appropriate ostomy · A FREE HELP LINE, 305-952-
aftercare available in South Florida. 0951, is available for patients, care- Hal Spaet introduces MOA Director
Miami Ostomy Aftercare was givers and medical professionals to of Education Mary Lou Boyer to class
created to help meet the needs of os- assist with ostomy care problems and of nurses at Miami Dade College.
tomy patients with multiple programs questions. It is answered by a trained
and a goal of “providing a smooth ostomy nurse with over 30 years’
transition back to a healthy, happy life experience. online course. Tuition is $500. The next
overcoming negative and overwhelm- · A website, www.miamiostomyaf- class starts in March 2019. There is an
ing feelings with useful information tercare.org, has curated information immediate and urgent need for nurses
and guidance.” The following are of current and patient friendly ostomy knowledgeable in ostomy care especial-
programs offered: content available on the web including ly in the home care environment.
· Ostomy Aftercare Support tutorial videos, articles, research and · A free “Teaching the Teachers”
Group meets monthly on the fourth reference material. program is offered to home health
Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. · The Ostomy Care Associate care agencies and their nurses on basic
at the University of Miami Hospital Program is for medical professionals ostomy care for their patients.
and Clinic’s UHealth Tower, 1400 who want to increase their knowledge Miami Ostomy Aftercare continues
NW 12 Avenue, Lobby Level, Miami, in ostomy care. This program is a to seek financial support in order to
FL 33136. Speakers have includ- Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurses’ sustain these valuable programs and
ed surgeons, psychologists, physical Society created program. A nurse can for future development. Donations are
therapists, nutritionists, ostomy supply earn 24 Contact Hours upon success- eligible for tax deduction under 501 (c)
providers and nurses. The meet-
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ful completion of the three-month

hope is

happening.

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nitive decline, chronic inflammatory response syndrome, and
auto-immune disease, so the time to act is now – especially for
those with a family history. We are committed to superior pa-
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While there may not be a cure, Rezilir Health offers promising tools
that make a difference in how our patients feel, perform, and
function – and that offers great hope for a healthy future. Rezilir
Health is committed to helping patients and communities learn
how to achieve optimal health. Schedule your appointment today.

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