Hong Kong Stoma Association Limited
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- Tel : 28346096
- Fax : 28383873
- Address : Unit 14-15, G/F, Lung Fook House, Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate, Wong Tai Sin KLN
- Web Address : http://www.stoma.org.hk
- E-mail Address : No related information
- Nonprofit organizationCharitable institutions and trusts of a public character, which are exempt from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, are Nonprofit organizations.
Introduction
The Hong Kong Stoma Association is a registered non-profit making organization, and is the first patients' self-help organization in Hong Kong It was set by and for ostomates in 1979 with the help of social workers and medical professionals. The Association is currently funded by the Hong Kong Cancer Fund and the Community Chest. It is a member of the International Ostomy Association and the Asian Ostomy Association.
Aim
To advocate self-help spirit and supportive network among ostomates; To assist members to fully rehabilitate and re-integrate into the community through various social and rehabilitative services; To advocate patients' rights and arouse public concern to the needs and problems faced by ostomates, etc.
- To advocate self-help spirit and supportive network among ostomates.
- To assist members to fully rehabilitate and re-integrate into the community through various social and rehabilitative services.
- To advocate patients' rights and arouse public concern to the needs and problems faced by ostomates.
- To increase the public awareness of the symptoms and prevention of colon rectal and bladder cancers through public education.
Services
Service Brief:
- Providing Rehabilitation Services
Service Scope:
- Hospital Visits
- Stoma Care Services/Health Talks
- Case Counseling & Referrals
- District Support Group Activities
- Volunteer Enquiry Services
- Social & Recreational Activities
- Interest Development Groups
- Publications
- Public Education
- Liaison with Suppliers of stoma Appliances
- Work with local nursing professionals and overseas ostomy Organizations
Location
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