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 4 days ago |
A fab time had by all at our get together last weekend and some yummy desserts!
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Birmingham IA 12 days ago |
Solihull
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Birmingham IA 22 days ago |
Solihull Social at 10.30am on Saturday 2nd November. Methodist Church Hall, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1LG Hope to see you there!
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Birmingham IA 24 days ago |
A lovely meal celebrating Mike's achievements and wishing him well in his retirement as chair of Bham IA
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Birmingham IA 30 days ago |
A great turnout in Halesowen and some lovely cake!
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Birmingham IA 33 days ago |
Sad news: Our much loved Ruth Astles Centre University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Heartlands hospital, has been relocated this weekend. This centre was privately built with monies from the estate of our late member Ruth Astles. We regret that there was no meaningful consultation
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Birmingham IA 34 days ago |
Join us at our last Halesowen social of the year tomorrow (19/10/24) 10am - 12pm. Meeting in our usual venue, upstairs at Halesowen Library in the Cornbow Shopping Centre, Queensway, Halesowen, B63 4AZ.
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Birmingham IA 42 days ago |
World Mental Health Day
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Birmingham IA 58 days ago |
Come to our City Centre Social, 10am - 12pm on Saturday 5th October! We'll be in the Deritend Training Room, St Martin in the Bullring, Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, B5 5BB. We'll be having a brew & chat \ud83d
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Birmingham IA 65 days ago |
