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We welcome patients with a new or existing colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy, and their family and friends, to bi-monthly meetings of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Ostomy Support Group.
Hosted by the ostomy nurses from the MGH Gastrointestinal & Oncologic Surgery department (GIOS), the Ostomy Support Group presents an open and inviting atmosphere to ask questions, share tips and discuss relevant topics. Meetings are free and will sometimes feature a guest speaker.
These meetings are offered in-person or virtually.
The Ostomy Support Group meets every third Wednesday in February, April, June, August, October, and December over Zoom only. For more information, please call 617-726-2760. You can join the Support Group Zoom meetings by using this link: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/89795589498
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