Adjusting to life with an ostomy can be challenging, both physically and financially. From finding the right pouching system to managing daily care, it often takes time, patience and the right ...

A woman who created her own ostomy bag covers after having bowel surgery has made more than 600 to give to others. Kimberley Swales, 44, from Yeadon, West Yorkshire, had an ostomy - where part of the ...

A woman is making free covers for ostomy bags to help those living with life-changing medical conditions feel less self-conscious. Celia Montoya, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, started the project ...

Stephanie Monty, an entrepreneur from the University of Birmingham’s BizzInn business incubator, has been awarded £310k by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency. Inspired by seeing close family ...

'Being diagnosed with bowel cancer has meant I've learned to appreciate my body,' says Adele Roberts. (Women’s Health UK/Zoe McConnell/PA Media) Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has graced the latest Women's ...

Medicare considers ostomy bags and related supplies as prosthetic devices. This means Medicare should cover them as long as they’re ordered by a doctor or other healthcare professional who works with ...

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Medicare Part B covers colostomy supplies if a Medicare-enrolled healthcare professional deems them medically necessary. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also offer coverage. After meeting the ...