Salt Lake City, Utah Ostomy and Wound Supply Company Attends National Ostomy Conference!

UOAA National Conference

This September the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) will host its 10th anniversary at its national conference in St. Louis, Missouri.  The Parthenon Company, a discount medical supply company, is excited to attend the event.  The entire event runs from September 1 through September 6 and will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency at The Arch along the Mississippi River. 

A wide assortment of sessions and speakers will center on information for patients who have had ostomy surgery, more specifically an ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy.  There will be sessions for ostomy support group leaders on how to strengthen the group, introductory sessions from ostomy manufacturers, several social events, a clinic for individuals to meet with a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN) for a stoma exam,  the exhibitors hall and many more workshops!  This is an excellent event for anyone with an ostomy or who has a loved one with an ostomy.  

Find out more by going to www.ostomy.org

The Parthenon Company is a discount medical supply company based in Salt Lake City, Utah that specializes in ostomy and wound care supplies.  It has served its patient population spanning the entire country for over 50 years.  Parthenon publishes the largest ostomy only catalog in the country and offers significant savings to anyone purchasing ostomy appliances as well as wound dressings.  We carry all brands especially, Coloplast, ConvaTec, Hollister, Nu-Hope, Mepilex, and Medline wound dressings.

Discount Ostomy Medical Supplies and More To Celebrate World Ostomy Day and Ostomy Awareness Day 2012!

Celebrating this worldwide event, Parthenon is offering new and current customers a great savings on ostomy medical supplies that expires soon!

Save $15.00 on orders of $150 or more

Use Coupon Code: WOD2012

www.parthenoninc.com

Valid at the time of purchase. Good once per person only.  

Expires 10/13/2012

Ostomy Supplies Discounted All Day Everyday!

There's no question that the economy has slowed and people are cutting back on their spending.  Even the items you use on a daily basis (toilet paper, tooth brush, milk, gas, food, utilities) have gone seen recent price increases.  If you need colostomy pouches, ileostomy, urostomy or wound care dressings, it is especially important to know that you don't have to pay premium prices for the items you need to care for yourself.  When you are a customer at the Parthenon Company, you are given the best customer service possible.

• Our staff makes the greatest effort to get you the medical supplies YOU want.  If there is ever a back order/shortage, we don't just substitute items. We exhaust our supplier network to find that item and if still no success, we take the obvious steps to contact you to discuss alternate products.  
• Not only that, we guarantee the lowest price.  If you find a lower advertised price from a U.S. based company, we will beat it by 5%.  
• Finally, we take great care to carefully package these items to eliminate damage caused in shipping them to your door.   

Next time you are shopping for your ostomy supplies or wound dressings, give Parthenon a call or check us out online!

Ostomy Travel Communication Card & Travel Tips

Don't be held up at the airport and risk a false alarm with TSA.  You can print a Travel Communication Card from the UOAA (United Ostomy Associations of America) website, www.uoaa.org.  Download the UOAA's new travel card to assist you in passing through security checks. 

If you are having a hard time locating this on the UOAA website, send us an email at info@parthenoninc.com or visit us at www.Parthenoninc.com to find out more.  Parthenon sells discount ostomy supplies across the nation and is based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. 

Here are some useful travel tips taken from a fellow ostomate:

• Bring a print-out from TSA website “Tips For the Screening Process” (http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1567.shtm)
• Request a private area for a personal search and now that we know we will insist that whoever is accompanying me will go along with during screening.
• Ask the Security Officer to please be discreet about my disability.
• Ask the Security Officer to change her/his gloves before the physical inspection.
• Ask for a visual inspection of Medication and related supplies before screening if we choose.
• I will make sure all your carry-on items; equipment, mobility aids, and devices have an identification tag attached
• I will advise Security Officers upfront that my disability may require some assistance and I move a bit slower

UOAA 2011 - 4,000 Miles of Ostomy Awareness

Bob Baker started his ride April 16, 2011 in West Port, CT and will conclude his 4,000 mile journey in Seattle, WA just in time to get to Reno, NV to attend the national UOAA conference.  His ride is focused on spreading awareness of the benefits of ostomy surgery for those with ulcerative colitis (UC), colon cancer and other bowel diseases.  Baker named this cross country trip, "The Phoenix Tour". 
We're excited to see Bob and wish him the best of success as he concludes his ride soon!

Ostomy Supplies Delivered Fast Before the 4th of July Weekend!

Whether you're in San Diego, California or Boca Raton, Florida and you can get your ostomy supplies fast and cheap when you order from Parthenon.  All you need to do is give us a call at 1-800-453-8898 or go to www.parthenoninc.com to order!  There are several weekends like the one we're approaching where either a Friday or Monday are not typical delivery days for UPS and FedEx.  It can be avoided with proper planning.

It is always recommended that you plan ahead by ordering when you think you're within 2-3 weeks of running out of supplies.

Shopping Ostomy Supplies -- Potential Top 10 Real Estate Boomtowns in 2020

The Future Population Booms for Buying Ostomy Supplies
It can be a challenge to find a trusted company to provide your ostomy supplies.  The future will likely hold similar if not greater challenges and that is why you know your options.  North Carolina, Texas, Utah, Georgia, Idaho and Colorado are all slated as potential boomtowns in the next 8-10 years.  Time will tell, but whether you're a current or future resident of one of these states, know that Parthenon can get you the ostomy, wound care, skin care, urological and incontinence supplies you need and for less!
The Parthenon Company is a nationwide distributor of ostomy supplies carrying all brands well known and obscure.  We take great pride knowing that we can provide superior service as a smaller company and save you money with pricing!  We guarantee the lowest prices anywhere and will beat any advertised price (if lower than ours) by 5%! 
Below is a chart taken from the article we linked to re: 2020 boomtowns! 

Rank	Metro Area	Pop. 2010	Pop. 2020 (projected)	% change
1	Raleigh-Cary, N.C.	1,140,057	1,546,556	35.7%
2	Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, Wash.	255,485	345,779	35.3%
3	Austin-Round Rock, Texas	1,729,845	2,302,813	33.1%
4	Provo-Orem, Utah	530,931	700,234	31.9%
5	Hinesville-Fort Stewart, Ga.	78,595	102,769	30.8%
6	Logan, Utah-Idaho	126,348	163,550	29.4%
7	Grand Junction, Colo.	147,759	190,114	28.7%
8	McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas	779,858	992,706	27.3%
9	Idaho Falls, Idaho	131,198	166,378	26.8%
10	Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, N.C.-S.C.	1,769,001	2,236,368	26.4%

Eakin Cohesive Seals -- A New Look!

Eakin Cohesive Seals, 2 inch size, item# 839002, that is distributed by ConvaTec, is one of the best known and widely popular ostomy accessories.  It gained its popularity for its ability to treat problems all ostomates face, leakage and skin irritation.  Leakage can result from a poor fitting ostomy appliance, natural dips or crevices around the stoma.  Any of these can result in leakage of watery stool as it travels from the stoma into the ostomy pouch.  Skin surrounding the stoma can become very irritated with by such leakage. 
From our friends across the Atlantic ocean at TG Eakin Limited have changed the packaging/colors of the Eakin line.

839002 Eakin Cohesive Seals "fairly old package"

839002 Eakin Cohesive Seals "really old package"

New Package / Colors for the Eakin Cohesive Seal Product Line!

The packages above are the ones we are all used to seeing with the one on the left being the oldest of the two and the one in the center bottom is the new packaging.  Following the launch of the new Eakin website, they decided to implement some changes in the package/colors of the Eakin Cohesive Seal.  The company's research indicated that consumers most identify the name rather than colors of the ostomy accessory and as such, they gave more prominence to the Eakin name on the package.  It is important to note that although the look of the package has changed, the product inside is still the same wonderful product we all know and trust.  The company will introduce the new package July 2011 and the following is a schedule of other TG Eakin Ltd product rebrandings:

July 2011: Cohesive®

November 2011: Wound Pouches

January 2012: Cohesive® Paste & Support Belts

March 2012: Eakin accessories

July 2012: Pelican Pouches

We don't know exactly when we will see these changes in the U.S. as they are likely to hit Europe before us. It's always fun to follow the progress of a product that is so popular and helps so many people.  Benefits of the Eakin Cohesive Seal include:

• Prevents leakage by forming a waterproof barrier around the stoma
• Prevents or heals sore and irritated skin
• Completely mouldable to fit any area
• Quick and simple to use
• No sting when placed on sore skin
• Increases pouch weartime
• Will not lose their stickiness through handling
• Creates a flat surface in preparation for appliance fitting
• Protects the skin around a large wound from harmful exudates
• To establish a seal for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

99.6% of users agree that Cohesive is an essential part of their stoma care routine - Survey of 2700 stoma care patients, UK (2007) 

90% of nurses graded Cohesive® as either ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’ when compared to other products for the treatment of excoriated skin - Survey of 196 Stoma Care Nurses, UK (2007)

The Eakin Cohesive Seal can be purchased from The Parthenon by calling toll free 1-800-453-8898 or online at http://www.parthenoninc.com .

Ostomy Supplies In Wyoming and Idaho -- Pay Less! Shop Parthenon!

The Parthenon Company www.parthenoninc.com can supply you with the ostomy, wound care, urological and incontinence supplies you know and trust even though we do not have a physical presence in your state!  We carry all the brands you recognize such as ConvaTec, Bard, Hollister, Rusch, Coloplast, Hollister, Nu-Hope, Smith & Nephew, and more!  Moreover, our prices will be a pleasant surprise from the high priced items you are used to being charged.  Orders over $100 ship for free and we usually ship within 1-2 business days!
Parthenon is based in Salt Lake City, UTAH and is very close to the surrounding states of Idaho and Wyoming.  Next time you are shopping around and want to check pricing, give us a call or go online at http://www.parthenoninc.com

Essential AirTravel Tips For Someone With An Ostomy

1. 1. Always bring extra ostomy pouches, skin barriers, and accessories in case your checked luggage is lost.
2. Empty your pouch before getting on the plane.
3. Keep a record of the products and stock numbers along with the toll free number/website of your ostomy supply company in case you need more shipped to you.
4. Try ostomy pouch liners to extend the wear of your pouches.
5. Consider the humidity and weather conditions of your destination and consider      bringing things like waterproof tape to "picture frame" your skin barrier to maintain adhesion.
6. Keep some sort of electrolyte enhanced drink available to drink.
7. Bring a change of clothes in your carry on luggage.
8. Check with Transportation Security Administration to confirm any questions.

Here's an L.A. Times article that addresses concern's of a person with an ileostomy.
Also, here is a useful article from Bob Huber about travel with an ostomy!

Buying Tips for Hollister Ostomy Supplies

Tips for Buying Hollister Ostomy Supplies

As if finding the right ostomy appliance weren't hard enough, you have to worry about being stuck with a high price!  Here are some tips to ensuring you get what you need at the lowest price. 

1. Not sure? Call Hollister at 1-888-740-8999 to ask questions and get a free sample.
2. Check with your supplier to confirm the products you want are compatible and the quantities you need.
3. Pricing -- Check around by calling local medical supply stores as well as online to make sure you are getting the lowest price.  Be sure to check on added costs like shipping!  Some stores pledge to match pricing and others, like Parthenon, will beat any price lower than their stated price.
4. Delivery Time.  Some stores will stock the ostomy products you want for pick up while others will ship it to your door step.  Decide which is best for you and go from there.