| The Hong Kong Stoma Association is a registered non-profit
making organization, and is the first patients' self-help
organization in Hong Kong It was set by and for ostomates
in 1979 with the help of social workers and medical professionals.
The Association is currently funded by the Hong Kong Cancer
Fund and the Community Chest. It is a member of the International
Ostomy Association and the Asian Ostomy Association. |
| To provide mutual
support, to share members' experience and information
on stoma care, and to encourage members to resume a normal
life. |
1.To advocate
self-help spirit and supportive network among ostomates.
2.To assist members to fully rehabilitate and re-integrate
into the community through various social and rehabilitative
services.
3.To advocate patients' rights and arouse public concern
to the needs and problems faced by ostomates.
4.To increase the public awareness of the symptoms and
prevention of colon rectal and bladder cancers through
public education. |
1 |
Hospital Visits |
2 |
Stoma Care Services/Health Talks |
3 |
Case Counseling & Referrals |
4 |
District Support Group Activities |
5 |
Volunteer Enquiry Services |
6 |
Social & Recreational Activities |
7 |
Interest Development Groups |
8 |
Publications |
9 |
Public Education |
| 10 |
Liaison with Suppliers of stoma Appliances |
11 |
Work with local nursing professionals and overseas ostomy
Organizations |
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