Welcome to Ostomy Saskatchewan
Providing Ostomy Support to Saskatchewan

If you’re like me, you are here because maybe you, or a family member, or friend has just discovered that they are having ostomy surgery . . . or maybe because you have had your ostomy for a while and want to see what is new.

Who We Are

Ostomy Saskatchewan is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to providing Education, Advocacy and Information for people facing life with gastrointestinal or urinary diversions. We offer support, resources and ongoing education to the entire province through a variety of meetings and events. We are a support group of Ostomy Canada Society.

What We Do

Mission Statement

Ostomy Saskatchewan is a mutual support group benefiting people who have had or are about to have intestinal or urinary diversion surgery. We are a part of the Ostomy Canada Society. Our purpose is:

To help people with intestinal and/or urinary diversions to lead full and productive lives and to provide information and emotional support to their families and caregivers.
To educate the public about intestinal and urinary diversion surgery.
To provide trained visitors to those who have undergone intestinal and/or urinary diversions, including preoperative and postoperative visits or phone calls, at the request of the physician or NSWOC (enterostomal therapist).

Meetings

We hold meetings that are a combination of Zoom, face-to-face or a hybrid combination of both. There are often special events in the months of October and May. Updates will be listed in the newsletter and/or on the website. (www.ostomysaskatchewan.ca) We look forward to meeting you. You can contact us via the contact form or there’s a list of phone numbers of the organizing group if you have questions.  

We Send Kids to Ostomy Canada Youth Camp

A unique and exciting opportunity for young people, between the ages of 9 and 18, with an ostomy or related special needs.

Ostomy Saskatchewan provides a lay visiting service, at the request of the physician, patient or Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC), either pre-operative or post-operative or both.  The trained visitor is chosen according to the patient’s age, gender, and type of surgery.  A visit may be arranged by calling the Visitor Program Coordinator, Ruth Suderman. Don’t hesitate to contact Ruth at [email protected] or 306-450-4690 to arrange a visit.

Also, anyone who has had their ostomy for more than a year could qualify as a certified visitor. If you are interested or have any questions about this please contact Ruth.

Visiting Services

Ostomy Saskatchewan provides a lay visiting service, at the request of the physician, patient or Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC), either pre-operative or post-operative or both. The trained visitor is chosen according to the patient’s age, gender, and type of surgery. A visit may be arranged by calling the Visitor Program Coordinator, Ruth Suderman. Ruth also works at the Regina Ostomy and Wound Clinic as a Nurse specializing in wound, ostomy and continence care (NSWOC). Don’t hesitate to contact Ruth at [email protected] or 306-450-4690.