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, Feb. 2 in VVMC Conference Room A.  The meeting features Hollister representative Annette Golz. Golz will discuss ostomy products available to patients. The Ostomy support group at VVMC provides participant 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.