Verde Valley Medical Center is reaching out and embracing the local community of ostomy patients, families and community members by hosting a monthly ostomy support group. This group provides a supportive and sharing environment for all individuals, family members and friends affected by ostomy surgery.

The next meeting is 4 - 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1 in VVMC Conference Room A. This meeting features VVMC Dietitian Pam IngDobrota. IngDonbrota will discuss general nutrition, the importance of nutrition and what a healthy diet entails. The ostomy support group at VVMC provides participants with educational information, as well as the opportunity to meet with other community ostomates and support group members.

For easy access to Conference Room A, park in the visitor lot on Candy Lane and enter through the Outpatient Services entrance.

To learn more about ostomy surgeries and the ostomy support group at VVMC, visit VerdeValleyMedicalCenter.com or call Susan Lynch, R.N., C.W.O.C.N., at 928 639-6330.