This November boasts many reasons and ways to get active. By exercising our bodies, we can burn off those Halloween candy calories and a little extra in preparation for all of the upcoming holiday feasts. But this month also provides opportunities to exercise our rights and use our voice in the name of advocacy. Take […]
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Troubleshooting Ostomy Leakage
Being an ostomate definitely has its challenges, whether it’s having to carry around extra supplies with you wherever you go or dealing with uncomfortable stares at the beach. While those situations are surely annoying, leakages surpass nuisance status and take first place on the list of embarrassing ostomy mishaps. No one wants to deal with […]
Disability Awareness month is coming up and with so many great events on the calendar, now is the time to start planning out your October. If you’re part of the ostomy and continent diversion community or would like to support awareness, Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k should most definitely be on your radar. Although […]
The Faces of Comfort Medical: Meet Sherry Hernandez, Corporate Trainer
Not all of our employees at Comfort Medical have the opportunity to work directly with our customers. One example is Corporate Trainer Sherry Hernandez who we’re featuring for this month’s post in our ‘Faces of Comfort Medical’ series. You will never talk to Sherry on the phone, yet she plays an important role in creating […]
The Faces of Comfort Medical: Meet Dolores Baez, Human Resources Manager
We’re back with a new post in “The Faces of Comfort Medical’ series where each month, we give our readers a peek into the life of one of our extraordinary and unique team members. Today, we’re getting to know Human Resources Manager Dolores Baez! How long have you been working at Comfort Medical? What is […]
Tips for Better Sleep After Ostomy Surgery
Everyone has experienced the effects of a poor night’s sleep at one point in their life. Tossing and turning often results in low energy, irritability, and an inability to focus the following day. A lack of quality z’s over a long period of time can also lead to weight gain and even an elevated risk […]