Bowel and Bladder Matters Podcast
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsThe Bowel and Bladder Matters Podcast is brought to you by Coloplast® Professional. We believe clinician education related to ostomies and continence, as well as your professional growth and development, matters. Bowel and bladder issues impact the lives of those you care for. We are pleased to bring you more education about these conditions. Join us in conversations with thought leaders to gain insights about ostomies, continence and professional growth and development. Together, let’s explore these things that matter.
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A urologist’s perspective on incomplete bladder emptying
March 26, 2024 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.63 MBDr. Wiegand joins us today to share one of his goals as a urologist; restoring and/or creating natural urinary habits for his patients, while keeping the urinary tract healthy. In this episode, Dr. Wiegand spends time discussing urinary retention, incomplete bladder emptying, mechanical as well as surgical options, and the importance of patient compliance. Dr. Wiegand also provides tools for instructing patients on intermittent catheterization for complete bladder emptying. Guest bio: Dr....
Pediatric best practice guidelines: Ostomy pouching and management questions-part 2
February 27, 2024 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBJoin us as Louise shares her expertise in pediatric ET nursing. Guest bio: Louise Forest-Lalande is an ET nurse from Montreal, Canada. She is known for her expertise in Pediatric ET Nursing. She is actively involved in ET nursing and wound care organizations, has taught and lectured in many countries, and she is past President of the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET). In 2019 she led a project with a group of pediatric stoma care experts to develop the Global Pediatric Stoma...
Spina bifida bowel protocol: Transitioning to specific programs in continence achievement
January 29, 2024 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBJoin us as Dr. Kelly shares her expertise on spina bifida bowel protocol. Guest bio: Dr. Maryellen Kelly is an Assistant Professor at Duke University and has been a pediatric nurse practitioner in urology since 2010. She obtained her MSN from Columbia University, her master’s in health science clinical research from Duke University, and her DNP from the Univ of Pittsburgh. Currently, she is funded by the NIH’s NIDDK and NICHD centers, as well as the CDC for ongoing clinical and translati...
Pediatric best practice guidelines: Ostomy pouching and management questions
November 08, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MBJoin us as Louise shares her expertise in pediatric ET nursing. Guest Bio: Louise Forest-Lalande is an ET nurse from Montreal, Canada. She is known for her expertise in Pediatric ET Nursing. She is actively involved in ET nursing and wound care organizations, has taught, and lectured in many countries and she is past President of the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET). In 2019 she led a project with a group of pediatric stoma care experts to develop the Global Pediatric Stoma...
Spina bifida bowel protocol goals for age
September 27, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBJoin us as Dr. Kelly shares her expertise on spina bifida protocol. Guest bio: Dr. Maryellen Kelly is an Assistant Professor at Duke University and has been a pediatric nurse practitioner in urology since 2010. She obtained her MSN from Columbia University, her master’s in health science clinical research from Duke University, and her DNP from the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, she is funded by the NIH’s NIDDK and NICHD centers, as well as the CDC for ongoing clinical and translation...
Stoma Champions Program
August 31, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode, Linda Coulter MS, BSN, RN, CWOCN will share her experience in developing a Stoma Champions Program for nurses. The discussion will cover why the program is needed and key considerations in developing the program. Guest bio: Linda Coulter has been a certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse since 2010. She currently cares for patients at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH. She serves as a member on the board of trustees for the Mideast Region W...
Community Centered Spina Bifida Research Agenda
June 29, 2023 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBJoin us as Dr. Kelly discusses the results of the first Community Centered Spina Bifida Research Agenda article. Guest bio: Dr. Maryellen Kelly is an Assistant Professor at Duke University and has been a pediatric nurse practitioner in urology since 2010. She obtained her MSN from Columbia University, her master’s in health science clinical research from Duke University, and her DNP from the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, she is funded by the NIH’s NIDDK and NICHD centers, as well a...
Resources for ostomates
May 17, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn the fourth and final episode of this special series featuring Josh Nelson, he shares his perspective on resources for ostomates. Josh also discusses which specific resources were helpful to him on his journey. Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota Medical Center. After failing maximum medical therapies, it was determined to surgically remove...
UTI Risk Factors Model: Part 1
May 02, 2023 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBJoin us as Dr. Lewis describes the UTI Risk Factors Model & discusses how the tool can be used for both neurogenic and non-neurogenic patients, primarily in the adult female patient population. Guest bio: Dr. Tamra Lewis holds board certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and she currently practices at Comprehensive Urology in Chicago, IL. Dr. Lewis received her B.A. in Biology from Luther College in 1994, and she obtained her Medical Doctorate in 1999 from th...
Living and active lifestyle with an ostomy
March 09, 2023 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn part three of Josh Nelson's journey, he shares with Coloplast employee Sara Wharmby how he began to live an active life now that he has a permanent ostomy. Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota Medical Center. After failing maximum medical therapies, it was determined to surgically remove his colon in November 2018. In February 2019, the f...
Living an active lifestyle with an ostomy
March 09, 2023 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn part three of Josh Nelson's journey, he shares with Coloplast employee Sara Wharmby how he began to live an active life now that he has a permanent ostomy. Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota Medical Center. After failing maximum medical therapies, it was determined to surgically remove his colon in November 2018. In February 2019, the f...
Bowel Dysfunction: The Importance of Transitional Care
January 24, 2023 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBJoin us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when using Transanal Irrigation as a treatment option for neurogenic bowel dysfunction and transitional care. Guest bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular and Motility Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Her areas of special intere...
An introduction to Transanal Irrigation for treatment of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction: Part 2
January 24, 2023 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBJoin us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when using Transanal Irrigation as a treatment option for neurogenic bowel dysfunction. Guest bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular and Motility Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Her areas of special interest include chronic int...
Peristomal skin issues in the pediatric population
December 15, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWorking with families and children with ostomies is a unique situation. Kim shares her experiences and addresses peristomal skin issues in the pediatric population. Guest bio: Kim is a Registered Nurse and certified in wound, ostomy and continence. She has been a pediatric nurse for over 20 years. She currently practices at a level one trauma, academic hospital that includes a free-standing children’s hospital. Her current practice area is focused on the pediatric wound and ostomy populat...
An introduction to Transanal Irrigation for treatment of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction
October 10, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBJoin us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when using Transanal Irrigation as a treatment option for neurogenic bowel dysfunction. Guest bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular and Motility Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Her areas of special interest include chronic int...
Bowel Dysfunctions: Treatment Options
August 24, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBJoin us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when discussing treatment options for bowel dysfunctions. Guest Bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular and Motility Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Her areas of special interest include chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, g...
Bowel Dysfunctions: Treatment Options
August 24, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBJoin us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when discussing treatment options for bowel dysfunctions. Guest Bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular and Motility Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Her areas of special interest include chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, g...
A surgeon’s permission for post-op convexity: Part 2
August 03, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBJoin us for part 2 of this series, as we continue the conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Raskin and Janet Stoia-Davis. They discuss convexity in the post-operative phase referencing the newly released Use of a Convex Pouching System in the Postoperative Period: A National Consensus. Guests’ bio: Dr. Raskin is a colorectal surgeon and fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and specializes in bowel conservation and minimal invasive appro...
A surgeon’s permission for post-op convexity: Part 2
August 03, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBJoin us for part 2 of this series, as we continue the conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Raskin and Janet Stoia-Davis. They discuss convexity in the post-operative phase referencing the newly released Use of a Convex Pouching System in the Postoperative Period: A National Consensus. Guests’ bio: Dr. Raskin is a colorectal surgeon and fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and specializes in bowel conservation and minimal invasive appro...
Bowel Dysfunction: Pediatric Etiologies
July 19, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBJoin us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when diagnosing pediatric bowel dysfunctions. Guest bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular and Motility Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Her areas of special interest include chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, general gas...
A surgeon’s permission for post-op convexity: part 1
July 06, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBJoin Dr. Elizabeth Raskin and Janet Stoia-Davis as they discuss convexity in the post-operative phase referencing the newly released Use of a Convex Pouching System in the Postoperative Period: A National Consensus. Guests’ bio: Dr. Raskin is a colorectal surgeon and fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and specializes in bowel conservation and minimally invasive approaches. She is currently the surgical director of the Margolis I...
A surgeon’s permission for post-op convexity: part 1
July 06, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBJoin Dr. Elizabeth Raskin and Janet Stoia-Davis as they discuss convexity in the post-operative phase referencing the newly released Use of a Convex Pouching System in the Postoperative Period: A National Consensus. Guests’ bio: Dr. Raskin is a colorectal surgeon and fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and specializes in bowel conservation and minimally invasive approaches. She is currently the surgical director of the Margolis I...
Living an Active Lifestyle After SCI: The Basics (Part 2)
June 21, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBJoin Tricia Downing as she discusses the psychosocial and mental health journey of a female following a SCI. She shares how important regaining her active lifestyle was to working through the stages of grief following a SCI. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian, and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Management and has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons. She is the founder of the non-profit The Cycle of Hope and Camp Discovery where s...
Curious about convexity
June 15, 2022 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode* Terran Sims shares her contribution to the convexity consensus statement publication, the importance of post-operative convexity, and selecting the right product to meet the patients’ needs. Guest bio: Terran Sims received her bachelor's from the University of Alabama and her master’s degree in Nursing as well as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville Virginia. She also trained in the University of Virginia School of nursi...
Curious about convexity
June 15, 2022 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode* Terran Sims shares her contribution to the convexity consensus statement publication, the importance of post-operative convexity, and selecting the right product to meet the patients’ needs. Guest bio: Terran Sims received her bachelor's from the University of Alabama and her master’s degree in Nursing as well as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville Virginia. She also trained in the University of Virginia School of nursi...
Living an Active Lifestyle After SCI: The Basics (Part 1)
June 03, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBJoin us with Tricia Downing as she takes us on her journey to adapting her life into an active lifestyle following a SCI and what it takes to make it happen. This is part 1 of a 2-part series featuring Tricia discussing her tips and tricks on getting back to an active lifestyle. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian, and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Management and has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons. She is the founder of the...
Living an Active Lifestyle After SCI: The Basics (Part 1)
June 03, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBJoin us with Tricia Downing as she takes us on her journey to adapting her life into an active lifestyle following a SCI and what it takes to make it happen. This is part 1 of a 2-part series featuring Tricia discussing her tips and tricks on getting back to an active lifestyle. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian, and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Management and has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons. She is the founder of the...
Working with the family of pediatric ostomates
May 13, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWorking with families and children with ostomies is a unique situation. Kim shares common conditions that affect this population as well as some best practices to reduce anxiety for pouch changes and age-related considerations. Guest bio: Kim is a Registered Nurse and certified in wound, ostomy and continence. She has been a pediatric nurse for over 20 years. She currently practices at a level one trauma, academic hospital that includes a free-standing children’s hospital. Her current pract...
Working with the family of pediatric ostomates
May 13, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWorking with families and children with ostomies is a unique situation. Kim shares common conditions that affect this population as well as some best practices to reduce anxiety for pouch changes and age-related considerations. Guest bio: Kim is a Registered Nurse and certified in wound, ostomy and continence. She has been a pediatric nurse for over 20 years. She currently practices at a level one trauma, academic hospital that includes a free-standing children’s hospital. Her current pract...
Transition Home After SCI: The Reality of the Journey
April 27, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBJoin us in listening to Tricia Downing as she takes us on the journey from initial rehab to the reality of home: how to make it all work, advocate for yourself and create the life that you want without the confines of a SCI. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Management and has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons. She is the founder of the non-profit The Cycle of Hope and Camp Discovery where s...
Transition Home After SCI: The Reality of the Journey
April 27, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBJoin us in listening to Tricia Downing as she takes us on the journey from initial rehab to the reality of home: how to make it all work, advocate for yourself and create the life that you want without the confines of a SCI. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Management and has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons. She is the founder of the non-profit The Cycle of Hope and Camp Discovery where s...
Navigating being a new ostomate
April 12, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn the second part of Josh Nelson's journey, he shares with Coloplast employee Sara Wharmby how he began to navigate life now that he has a permanent ostomy. Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota Medical Center. After failing maximum medical therapies, it was determined to surgically remove his colon in November 2018. In February 2019, the final ...
Navigating being a new ostomate
April 12, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn the second part of Josh Nelson's journey, he shares with Coloplast employee Sara Wharmby how he began to navigate life now that he has a permanent ostomy. Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota Medical Center. After failing maximum medical therapies, it was determined to surgically remove his colon in November 2018. In February 2019, the final ...
A Female Perspective of Living with a Spinal Cord Injury
March 29, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBJoin us and listen to Tricia Downing as she shares her journey from avid cyclist to Paralympian and the honest challenges she has faced along the way. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Management and has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons. She is the founder of the non-profit The Cycle of Hope and Camp Discovery where she has dedicated 10 years to helping female wheelchair users gain confiden...
A Female Perspective of Living with a Spinal Cord Injury
March 29, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBJoin us and listen to Tricia Downing as she shares her journey from avid cyclist to Paralympian and the honest challenges she has faced along the way. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Management and has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons. She is the founder of the non-profit The Cycle of Hope and Camp Discovery where she has dedicated 10 years to helping female wheelchair users gain confiden...
Ostomy challenges in home healthcare
March 14, 2022 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MBJoin us as Angela discusses some of the challenges that clinicians and home care patients face as they transition home. Guest bio: Angela Graham has 30 years of home health experience in a variety of roles from field clinician, auditor, and manager, but for the past 20 years, she has focused on education. She obtained her CWOCN 18 years ago and is currently a Clinical Education Consultant in Home Health Care. She has given numerous lectures in the area of wound and ostomy with a focus on ...
The Female Journey to Assessment & Treatment of LUTS
February 25, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBDr. Diaz provides insight into the assessment and treatment of urologic and pelvic floor disorders in females. In this episode, she will discuss how she approaches patient concerns and symptoms. Guest bio: Dr. Diaz is a urogynecologist and has a dual board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, and female pelvic medicine reconstructive surgery. She currently serves as the Medical Director of Women’s Health for Reid Health Indiana. Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional/ for mo...
An Ulcerative Colitis diagnosis: an end users’ perspective
February 15, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThis podcast explores how a new ostomate adapts to a new diagnosis of living with an ostomy. Josh shares his experience in this first episode of a 4-part series. Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota Medical Center. After failing maximum medical therapies, it was determined to surgically remove his colon in November 2018. In February 2019, the ...
Let’s Play: Adapted Sports and Activities After SCI
January 31, 2022 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThis podcast explores the many adapted activities people enjoy after SCI, including participation in the PVA games, as well as the fears that may come along with that. Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a BSN and MSN from Jacksonville University and has 14 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in spinal cord injury and acute rehabilitation. She has a passion for adaptive sports...
Back to Life: Community Re-entry after a discharge at a VA Rehab
January 03, 2022 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this podcast, Joanne gives us typical scenarios about when a SCI patient returns home from the hospital post initial injury. She discusses how the patient adapts to change and common obstacles faced. Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a BSN and MSN from Jacksonville University and has 14 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in spinal cord injury and acute rehabilitation. S...
Peristomal Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injury (PMARSI)
December 14, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBKimberly shares insight and discusses the challenges that clinicians and patients face with PMARSI, the complications of these types of skin injuries, and the importance of keeping peristomal skin intact. In addition, she discusses how peristomal skin complications should not be normalized. Guest bio: Kimberly LeBlanc is known globally as an innovative nurse leader. She is the current Academic Chair of the Association for Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence Care’s (NSWOCC) Wo...
Everything changes: SCI Care in a VA Med Center Inpatient Rehab
November 30, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode, Joanne takes us on an inpatient SCI rehab journey, including common challenges faced by patients during this time & collaboration by the clinical team. Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a BSN and MSN from Jacksonville University and has 14 years experience as a Registered Nurse in spinal cord injury and acute rehabilitation. She has a passion for adaptive sports an...
Teaching ostomy education based on the developmental level of a child
November 15, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBKim Fields shares how developmental levels of a child should be part of how ostomy education is discussed and taught. She shares her insight with this very special patient population. Guest bio: Kim is a Registered Nurse and certified in wound, ostomy and continence. She has been a pediatric nurse for over 20 years. She currently practices at a level one trauma, academic hospital that includes a free-standing children’s hospital. Her current practice area is focused on the pediatric woun...
Passion for Rehab: A Nurse Perspective
November 02, 2021 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBJoanne discusses her perspective on her chosen field of SCI Rehab Nursing, the journey that got her there & encouragement toward others who may be contemplating a similar role. Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a BSN and MSN from Jacksonville University and has 14 years experience as a Registered Nurse in spinal cord injury and acute rehabilitation. She has a passion for adaptive s...
Passion for Rehab: A Nurse Perspective
November 02, 2021 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBJoanne discusses her perspective on her chosen field of SCI Rehab Nursing, the journey that got her there & encouragement toward others who may be contemplating a similar role. Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a BSN and MSN from Jacksonville University and has 14 years experience as a Registered Nurse in spinal cord injury and acute rehabilitation. She has a passion for adaptive s...
Fistula Basics of Enterocutaneous and Colocutaneous Fistulas
October 18, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBLinda discusses key differences between fistula types and provides perspective on how to approach the evaluation and management of such a unique population. Guest bio: Linda Coulter has been a certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse since 2010. She currently cares for patients at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH. She serves as a member on the board of trustees for the Mideast Region Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. Her role as a WOCN nurse also i...
What is a urogynecologist?
October 04, 2021 21:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBDr. Diaz provides insight into the specialized area of urogynecology. In this episode, she will examine the role of a urogynecologist in managing female urological complications. Guest Bio Dr. Diaz is a urogynecologist and has a dual board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, and female pelvic medicine reconstructive surgery. She currently serves as the medical director of women’s health for Reid Health Indiana. Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional/ for more educational...
What is a urogynecologist?
October 04, 2021 21:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBDr. Diaz provides insight into the specialized area of urogynecology. In this episode, she will examine the role of a urogynecologist in managing female urological complications. Guest Bio Dr. Diaz is a urogynecologist and has a dual board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, and female pelvic medicine reconstructive surgery. She currently serves as the medical director of women’s health for Reid Health Indiana. Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional/ for more educational...
A day in the life with two ostomies
June 07, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBMike has been living with two ostomies since 2009. In this podcast he discusses how he adapted to being a double ostomate. Guest Bio Mike is a double ostomate, due to a stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis in the fall of 2008. Mike recently retired and spends his free time golfing, playing tennis, biking and traveling. Mike and his wife are actively involved in fundraising for colon cancer research through the MKCCR foundation. Mike also speaks to groups regarding living with ostomies and v...
Quality of life as a spinal cord injured veteran
May 17, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBTodd’s life changed when he broke is neck in a beach accident. As a spinal cord injured veteran, he discusses what his quality of life is like as a quadriplegic. Guest bio Todd Kemery is a veteran who currently serves as president at Paralyzed Veterans of America, Minnesota chapter. Todd served in the Marines in the late 70s through the early 80s. Todd has a spinal cord injury that changed the trajectory of his life as a veteran and he will share his experiences and insights with us. Visi...