Niagara Frontier Ostomy Association

05/19/2026

Our May 2026 Newsletter -

Younger women are not the typical bladder cancer and urostomy patients, but a variety of support and resources do exist to help you

04/12/2026

Our April Newsletter -

By Kevin Smets I never imagined that one of the most defining chapters of my life would begin just one month before my daughter was born. In 2020, I was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer.  A few weeks later, as my family was preparing to welcome my daughter into the world, I was prepar...

03/16/2026

Our March Newsletter

02/17/2026

Welcome Back!! -

I am 65 years old and have lived with an ileostomy for almost 14 years. I share my story in the hope that I may inspire others.

11/17/2025

Happy Holidays!! -

At age 35, while pregnant with my 4th child, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. The symptoms appeared out of nowhere during my pregnancy and unfortunately, because I was pregnant, there was very little that could be done to manage my disease.  After giving birth to my daughter, I immediatel...

10/13/2025

Our October Newsletter -

A couple years ago, I wasn’t thinking much about my health. I was a little overweight, but nothing alarming. Life was busy working full-time while chasing around two wild but wonderful kids under five.

09/16/2025

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Join the movement! On Saturday, October 4, 2025, let’s celebrate World Ostomy Day by participating in the Virtual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k. This marks the 11th year of our empowering Virtual 5k event as well as United Ostomy Associations of America’s 20th Anniversary!

06/05/2025

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We’re Christina and Molly — best friends who both have Crohn’s disease and ileostomies. Over the years, we’ve come to realize what a gift it is to have each other’s support on this journey, and now we want to share that gift with others.

05/20/2025

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When Rob Nunnery stepped onto the pickleball court for the first time post-surgery, it wasn’t just about hitting balls. It was about proving—to himself and others—that life after a colostomy isn’t just livable. It can be powerful.

04/15/2025

Our April Newsletter -

Earlier this year, I shared the first part of this two-part series on maintaining nutrition and hydration in people living with short bowel syndrome (SBS) and ostomies (e.g., ileostomies or jejunostomies). In Part I, I talked about managing “Output Consistency” – including thickening or thin...