Cedar Rapids - Iowa City Area Ostomy Support Group
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Helpful YouTube Links


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Meet Elijah
He explains his new ostomy.


Products to use to help common issues.

​Tips from a dietician.  Foods that cause gas, constipation, or other issues.  Also how to keep hydrated.
Patient Visiting Program
  • A Visitor is an experienced and well-adjusted ostomate or family member who has received training to visit with ostomy or diversion patients and their loved ones and answer questions about living with an ostomy. Visitors maintain membership in our local support group. All Visitors comply with HIPPA Privacy Rules.
  • Visitors help patients and their family members adjust to this life-saving surgery and achieve optimal physical, emotional, and social rehabilitation.
  • Visits can be made during the hospital stay, in the home, in another convenient location, or on the telephone. Follow-up visits are made if requested. To schedule a visit, please contact us.
Traveling Library
  • We have several books brought to each meeting that can be checked out and returned at the next meeting.  If you live in the area. and would like to check out one of these books but are unable to attend a meeting, please contact us to make arrangements.
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  • HOME
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Ostomy FAQs
  • Resources
  • Meetings
  • Newsletters
    • 2022
    • 2021
    • 2020
    • 2019
    • 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
    • 2015
  • Other Info
    • Useful Links
    • Manufacturers
    • Suppliers
    • Event Photos