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 17 hours ago |
Continuing coverage
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Birmingham IA 19 hours ago |
Applogies for the delay in streaming; we are all set up to stream the next talk at 12:00.
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Birmingham IA 2 days ago |
Attn all: Fb livestream of Birmingham IA support, Information day event, starts tomorrow at 10am...
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Birmingham IA 4 days ago |
Re-opening of Ruth Astles Centre University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Heartlands hospital Birmingham #stoma #pouch support
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Birmingham IA 16 days ago |
A Free webinar for anyone who is interested on how changing the microbiome can help treat IBD \ud83d
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Birmingham IA 29 days ago |
Great time at IA - Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Association information day event 2025!
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Birmingham IA 35 days ago |
A great catch up in Sutton with lots of cake in aid of the Great IA Bake-Off! And a very informative Q&A with Di Davies, SCN for Coloplast \ud83d
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Birmingham IA 38 days ago |
Date for your diary: Birmingham IA support are pleased to announce information day event on 17 May 2025. If you're interested in attending please email maggie.butler\u0040iasupport.org. Our event is sponsored by Fittleworth Medical Raffle prizes from Moonpig
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Birmingham IA 70 days ago |
We've been busy with the visit to the Salts Healthcare factory in Birmingham and Solihull social \ud83d
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Birmingham IA 83 days ago |
City Centre Social!
