On Thursday 20th July, Miss Melissa Cunha, colorectal surgeon from the QE Hospital Birmingham and President of Birmingham IA, very kindly spent an evening talking to us about parastomal hernias. Twenty six members joined this Zoom meeting, and we were also joined by Carol Katte, Stoma Nurse Liaison Officer from National IA. She described the risk factors and causes of herniation, management of the condition and discussed treatment. Her interesting talk was illustrated by her presentation, which is available in the Resources section of the website. After the presentation, Miss Cunha responded to questions from members and emphasised the importance of tailored exercise to strengthen the core muscles, for those seeking to avoid herniation and also for those with existing hernias. Carol Katte reminded everyone about the exercise programme offered by National IA with Sarah Russell. This programme is available to IA members and anyone interested should sign up on the National website.
We are very grateful to both Ms Cunha, for sharing her professional expertise with us, and to Carol Katte for joining us.
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Birmingham IA 12 days ago |
Reminder: Only few places left to attend free Birmingham IA Information day event, on 11 May 2024. All welcome. Please register your booking by 20 April 2024, at the latest. Contact details below 
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Birmingham IA 13 days ago |
Another great Social on Friday, this time in Sutton. We were joined by many members including Keith Kightley who came along in his official T-shirt and told the meeting about the London Landmarks Half Marathon he completed on 7th April to raise funds for IA. He brought his winners medal and everyone congratulated him with a round of applause, he has raised £1800 so far!!! We were also joined by Roy Bustin (Group Relationship Lead for National IA) who is helping to connect local groups and National IA.
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Birmingham IA 18 days ago |
Free Birmingham IA event on 11 May 2024, at the Voco St John's Hotel, in Solihull. Book early to reserve your place. Meet people living with a #stoma #pouch. Great speakers, topics from skin care, hydration, research projects & more. See booking details belowThankyou to our sponsor \u0040SaltsHealthcare
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Birmingham IA 23 days ago |
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Birmingham IA 23 days ago |
Join us for Birmingham IA Information day, on 11 May 2024. Please see comments for programme and booking details. Only 5 weeks to go, please book early to reserve your free place #stoma #ileostomy #internalpouch
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Birmingham IA 24 days ago |
We're delighted too to have the incredible Gill Castle at our event 
For booking information, please DM for details
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Birmingham IA 25 days ago |
News flash: We are excited to reveal that Gill Castle is our inspirational guest speaker at Birmingham information day event, on 11 May 2024 #stoma chameleon
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Birmingham IA 31 days ago |
Birmingham IA information day details to be revealed soon... Watch this space 
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Birmingham IA 38 days ago |
Are you joining us for our meet the nurses zoom? Taking place Thursday 21st March at 7.30pm where we will be joined by specialist Stoma Care Nurses; Nikki Jennings (Good Hope Hospital), Becky Billingsley (Heartlands Hospital) and Owen Dunham (Queen Elizabeth Hospital). So if you have any questions about stoma or internal pouch care, this is your chance to ask the experts!
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Birmingham IA 43 days ago |
Don't miss out on early bird ticket offer, which ends soon. Places still available to attend popular annual event #GetYourBellyOut
