The PPOA is a volunteer based support group in Colorado Springs, dedicated to improving the quality of life for those who have or will have an intestinal or urinary diversion and their caretakers.
PEOPLE TO KNOW
Justus Anderson, President
pikespeakostomy@gmail.com 719-357-8885
Bob Chapman, Vice President 719-351-4826
vpresppoa@gmail.com
Kenda Copp, Secretary 719-200-8330
sec1ppoa@gmail.com
Harlow Perrijo, Treasurer
tresppoa@gmail.com
Nancy Rudisill, ET Nurse 719-365-1224
Memorial Hospital
ET Nurse 719-776-5621
Penrose Hospital
Leading Ostomy Magazine
The Phoenix Magazine is the official publication of the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.
The Phoenix Magazine
949-600-7296
P.O. Box 3605
Mission Viejo, CA 92690
IS THE IN-PERSON MEETING CANCELLED??
If Colorado Springs is in COLD WEATHER REPORTING conditions per radio or TV, the meeting is cancelled.
If we need to cancel meetings due to weather or for other reasons, we will post that information on the web site and send a group email about the cancellation.
Please use your discretion whether or not to venture out to the meetings during inclement weather.
Click Here to Sign up for the email distribution list.
Please include your name, email address, and phone number.
Beginning in September, we meet in-person on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the cafeteria at:
Encompass Health Rehab Hospital
325 Parkside Drive, Colo. Springs, CO 80910
Beginning in May, we meet in-person on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the same cafeteria
Please enter through the front door and tell the receptionist that you are there for the PPOA meeting. He or she will direct you to the cafeteria.
We also have VIRTUAL video meetings (Happy Hours) on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., except for the Wednesday before the Saturday in-person meeting. There will be no virtual meeting that Wednesday.
Please email Justus for the link at:
presppoa@gmail.com
We hope to see you there.
Don't forget, you can join our group on Facebook at Pikes Peak Ostomy. This is an excellent place to connect with other ostomates. It's a private group, so only your friends in the group will know you're a member.
(Don't be shy about asking to join! :)
Pikes Peak Ostomy Association Initial Membership Is $15 And Then $15 Per Year, On 1 October Each Following Year.
PPOA contributions are tax deductible and are used for:
- Dues to our parent organization, The UOAA
- Web site fees
- Virtual meeting costs
- Sponsorships and contributions
(Youth Rally, Ostomy Nurse Certifications, Sponsorships, etc.)
CLICK HERE to sign up for email distribution and to pay membership dues.
If you have or will have an ostomy, YOU DON'T HAVE TO CLIMB THAT MOUNTAIN ALONE! We know people! We know stuff!
We are an affiliated support group with the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA).
Visit our website for locations, dates, times and more.
WE ARE AN ALL-VOLUNTEER BASED SUPPORT GROUP
dedicated to improving the quality of life for those who have had, or will have, an intestinal or urinary diversion. Your friends, family and caretakers are also extremely important. They need information and support too! Please bring them with you; they are welcome on your journey!
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
with the overwhelming rush of emotions, materials and information!
We have a program with specially trained visitors to talk with you.
WE HAVE ALL “BEEN THERE”!
Our members have well over 100 years of combined, personal, ostomy experience!
BUILD CAMARADERIE!
We are all friends! We have regular, virtual Happy Hours, as well as in-person meetings and social gatherings to support one another and share information. Your life is not over, It’s just different.
For even more help, go to the UOAA website at www.ostomy.org for a wealth of information and to find a support group near you! While you’re there, become a member and subscribe to The Phoenix magazine. It’s America’s leading ostomy publication!
pikespeakostomy@gmail.com
(719) 357-8885
www.ostomy.org
