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Guide to Relationships and Intimacy with an Ostomy

Having a new ostomy is a major life change. It’s…

Ostomy Bag Leaking? 10 Tips to Prevent Pouch Leaks

If your ostomy bag keeps leaking, the problem often comes…

Common Ostomy Issues: Urinary Tract Infections After Urostomy Surgery

Our Common Ostomy Issues blog series continues this month with…

Introducing the Convatec Me+ Talk Ostomy Podcast

Part of what we do here at 180 Medical is…

Ostomy Bag Smells: 5 Tips for Better Ostomy Odor Control

Noticing that your ostomy bag smells between changes or emptying?…

Caring for a Child with an Ostomy

Caring for a child is one of the greatest blessings…

Product News: Natura + Two-Piece Pouching Systems

Whether you have an ileostomy or a colostomy, you may…

The Importance of Ostomy Awareness Day

Ostomy Awareness Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday…

Colostomy Bags: Busting the Top 3 Myths

Did you know that over one million people in the…

The Top 5 Myths About Living with an Ostomy

According to the UOAA (United Ostomy Associations of America), between…

Exercise with an Ostomy: Lifting, Running, Swimming, & More

After ostomy surgery, it’s natural to wonder how life will…

Ostomy Product News: ESENTA™ Hydrocolloid Strips

Are you always checking your ostomy pouch to make sure…