Ostomy Services
Enloe Health offers physician-directed ostomy care, with each case managed by a board-certified ostomy nurse.
The Enloe Health Wound/Ostomy & Hyperbaric Center is the only full-service outpatient ostomy clinic north of Sacramento.
If you are having trouble with your ostomy, give us a call. We’re here to help you!
Ostomy Explained
An ostomy is a life-saving surgery that changes how the body gets rid of urine or stool.
When an ostomy is needed, a surgeon can create a special opening, or stoma. The stoma is located on the abdomen and is covered with a collection pouch, or bag. The pouch collects the person’s urine and stool since the body is unable to eliminate it in the usual way.
Services We Offer
We offer a variety of services, including:
- Preoperative care
- Ostomy self-care education
- Peristomal skin evaluation and care
- Stomal care, including problem solving for leakage, rash, odor and ulcerations
- Stomal equipment fitting and problem solving
- Tube management
- Self-care education for nephrostomy
- PEG and Mic-Key tubes
- Education, such as videos and reading materials
Getting Started
Ostomy service requires an appointment. It’s best to have a physician’s referral, but patients can also self-refer. Medical professionals should complete this referral form.
Learn & Connect
Having an ostomy may feel isolating — but you are not alone. Find the support you need and share your experiences at Enloe Health’s Ostomy Support Group. Join us for informational talks from experts, breakout conversations that can help you tackle common ostomy issues and more. Some events will include product fairs featuring new ostomy equipment on display. Learn more.
