Ostomy Clinic at STPH

1202 S. Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433
985-898-4153

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Specializing in ostomy and continence conditions, our St. Tammany Health System Ostomy Clinic provides a full range of services for patients with an ostomy, as well as fistulas and tubes, all delivered with the compassionate, world-class care for which St. Tammany Health System has become known.

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Ostomy Clinic

SThs Ostomy Clinic

Helping ostomy patients live full and active lives.

Specializing in ostomy and continence conditions, our St. Tammany Health System Ostomy Clinic provides a full range of services for patients with an ostomy, as well as fistulas and tubes. What's more, it's all delivered with the compassionate, world-class care for which St. Tammany Health System has become known.

Boasting a highly skilled, highly trained staff of registered nurses specializing in ostomy care management and certified by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board, our clinic offers education and support services aimed at improving the quality of life for patients who have had or are going to have ostomy surgery.

The goal is to help patients adjust to life with an ostomy and return to normal activities as soon as possible.

We invite you to scroll down to learn more about our clinic. You can also schedule an appointment by calling (985) 898-4153 or having your doctor fax a referral to (985) 871-5985.

Ostomy 101

Learning the basics of ostomy care.

More than 750,000 Americans live with an ostomy, according to the United Ostomy Association of America. More than 130,000 ostomy surgeries occur annually in the United States.

But what exactly is an ostomy, anyway? Good question.

An ostomy is a surgical procedure used to create a “stoma,” which is an opening in the abdominal wall that allows for the passage of urine or digested food.

Among the types of ostomies are:

Colostomy, which involves bringing a portion of the large colon to the surface of the skin to form a stoma, usually on the left side of the stomach.
Ileostomy, which involves bringing a portion of the small intestine to the surface of the skin to form a stoma, usually on the right side of the stomach.
Urostomy (ileal conduit), which involves removal of the bladder and attaching kidney ureters to a small piece of intestine to create a tube. The tube is then brought to the surface of the skin to form a stoma, usually on the lower right side of the stomach.

Depending on the section of organ removed and the patient’s medical condition, an ostomy may be permanent or temporary. People with any type of ostomy can live full and active lives.

Compassionate care

A closer look at the services offered at the STHS Outpatient Ostomy Clinic.

Preoperative Services

Preoperative education and counseling to provide answers to questions regarding surgical procedures, living life with a stoma, dietary concerns, returning to work and other activities.
Stoma site marking, which involves a preoperative assessment of the abdomen, conducted at your doctor’s request, to determine the best location for your surgeon to create the stoma according to your body and needs
Introduction to different types and styles of pouches and/or pouching systems.

Postoperative Services

Education on stoma management for the patient, families and/or caregivers.
Care coordination and management for patients with a new or existing ostomy, with or without complications.
Evaluation and treatment of peristomal skin breakdown.
Evaluation and treatment of stoma complications and necessary pouching modifications (prolapse, retracted, flat, etc.).
Measuring for hernia belt.
Resource for ordering ostomy supplies.
Assistance in selecting a reliable pouching system/ appliance, keeping the needs and personal choices of the patient in mind.

After a visit to STHS Outpatient Ostomy Clinic our nurses continue working together with primary care providers, surgeons, and home health agencies, assisted living, nursing homes, and extended care facilities for quality patient outcomes.

We are here.

Whether you’ve got a question to ask or an appointment to keep, getting in touch with us is a cinch. Here’s everything you need to know:

STHS Ostomy Clinic
at St. Tammany Parish Hospital

1202 S. Tyler St.
Covington LA
Ph: (985) 898-4153

Fax: (985) 871-5985

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