Ostomy Association of Greater Hartford

Who we are:

The Ostomy Association of Greater Hartford (CT) (OAGH) is a volunteer-based non-profit support group dedicated to providing emotional support and reassurance to anyone who has or will have an intestinal or urinary diversion. Our group welcomes ostomates, family, friends and care-givers.

Where we meet:

West Hartford Senior Center
15 Starkel Road
West Hartford, CT 06117
(See Map)

When we meet:

September 24th     6:30pm October 22nd     6:30pm November 19th     6:30pm *December 6th     1:00pm January 28th     6:30pm		February 25th     6:30pm March 25th     6:30pm April 22nd     6:30pm May 27th     6:30pm June 24th     6:30pm
* December Holiday Party meetings are held at an alternate location. Please contact us for additional information.

How to request a visitor:

The visiting program offers one-to-one support by a trained certified visitor. Visits can be made in person to the hospital or home or via telephone to answer initial concerns of the new patient. A visitor serves as a positive role model for the new ostomate.

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How to join:

Ostomy Association of Greater Hartford. Membership includes our bimonthly newsletter, “The Hartford Ostomy Update” (T.H.O.U.)

Print and mail the following information, along with a check for $15 made payable to the OSTOMY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HARTFORD, and send to:
Karen McNamara
154 Haystack Road
Manchester, CT 06040
 
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Circle one: Colostomy / Ileostomy / Urostomy / Other
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