The Ostomy Association of Singapore expresses its thanks to all nurses, for all that you do and we truly appreciate your efforts and sacrifices especially during this Pandemic.
Happy Nurses Day 2021!
Patient experience survey – Ostomy appliances
Respondents needed! This survey aims to identify pain points faced by patients with the use of ostomy appliances (stoma bags, wafers, baseplates used in one-piece or two-piece systems). We aim to use these pain points in our endeavour to improve/re-invent existing ostomy appliances. Your honest input will be extremely beneficial to us to better improve the lives of our patients both current and in the future. Thank you so much for participating in our survey!
ConvaTec Zoom webinar: Life After An Ostomy
Join us this 5 June 2021, 2pm on a webinar held in partnership with ConvaTec on the topic of Life After An Ostomy.
Click here to register and join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85938787923
7th AGM on 19 June 2021
Notice of 7th AGM on 19 June 2021, Saturday.
To join the meeting, please click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9599414825?pwd=M1lqMWFvN25IdzVXS2VZVUFtemkwZz09#
NOTICE-OF-7TH-AGM-OF-OASJoin the SemiColon Support Group on Zoom
Happening on 22 May 2021, 2-3pm.
Ostomy supplies available for OAS members
To our members, good news – we have the following stoma bags and supplies from Coloplast available for members:
| Coloplast PN | Description |
| 15480 | Sensura Closed Opaque Bag |
| 11804 | Sensura Uro Transparent Bag |
| 10186 | Sensura Closed Transparent 60mm |
| 12074 | Brava Elastic Tape Straight Shape |
| 2833 | Alterna Extended Wear 60mm |
| 2832 | Alterna Extended Wear 50mm |
| 14249 | Alterna Convex Extended wear 60mm |
| 14246 | Alterna Convex Extended wear 50mm |
Each member is limited to only a total of 5 pieces and supplies are subject to stock availability.
To indicate what you need, kindly complete the application form here: http://bit.ly/coloplastsupplies
Alternatively, you can also call Joan at 9826 9625 to make a request.
If your request is successful, the supplies will be mailed to the address provided on the form.
Closing date: 19 May 2021, Wednesday
OAS-Coloplast Care Webinar
OAS is continuing the Patient and Healthcare Education Series for Ostomates and Nurses. Join the OAS-Coloplast Care Webinar held this Saturday, 20 March 2021!
This Webinar is accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board. 1 (One) CPE Point will be awarded upon full attendance and submission of full name and SNB Registration Number. Registration closes on 27 March 2021, 23:59 and can be done here: http://bit.ly/3vqc4hN
Optimal Timing in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
In conjunction with Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) is collaborating with Farrer Park Hospital and Ostomy Association of Singapore (OAS) for their March’s support group online event!
Speakers:
- Understanding the needs of those living with Conditions due to Colorectal Disease
-By Mr Ellil Mathiyan Lakshmanan, President of OAS - Optimal Timing in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
-By Dr Charles Tsang, Farrer Park Hospital
Date: 13th March 2021, Saturday
Time: 2pm to 3.30pm
(Please join 10 min earlier as the session will start promptly at 2pm.)
Register now via this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VZJZs4uHTZe1p6jSZ4UJZw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Get (Your) FIT (Kit)
It’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Singapore Cancer Society is giving out Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) kits which help to detect colorectal cancer. The FIT kit can be collected at no cost and can be completed from the comfort of your home.
Eligibility to collect the kit:
- Singaporean or Permanent Resident
- Aged 50 or above
- Have not done a FIT screening in the last 12 months
- Have not done a Colonoscopy in the last 10 years
There are a few collection points:
- Singapore Cancer Society Main Office
- Guardian Health & Beauty Stores
- Watson’s Personal Care Stores
*Please check Singapore Cancer Society’s website for more information on the collection points and also the user guide:
Focus Group Discussion with Singapore Cancer Society – Cancer Rehabilitation Centre
In collaboration with Singapore Cancer Society, our President, Mr Ellil Mathiyan co-facilitated a focus group discussion with Ms Aw Hui Zhen for the Cancer Rehabilitation Centre. Held on 26 February 2021, the participants were fully engaged and lively.
