Get to know Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist as Laura Cox shares her story and encourages a happy, healthy, full life with an ostomy.

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist talks about traveling with an ostomy. She gives helpful tips for packing & walks you through, step-by-step.

Watch Shield Healthcare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, discuss packing, security, and tips for in this travel with an ostomy video.

In this video, Laura Cox, who's had her stoma for years, shows viewers the steps they need to take to change an ostomy bag.

As an ostomate since 2011, Laura offers a fresh and candid approach on living with an ostomy, providing valuable tips and perspective.

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, is available to answer any of your ostomy questions! Feel free to submit your questions here!

Shield HealthCare specializes in third-party insurance billing for medical supplies on the customer’s behalf. Contracted providers include Medicare, state Medi-Cal program, HMOs and private insurance plans. We verify customer insurance eligibility and obtain all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with insurance carrier guidelines. We provide direct billing for the following contracted insurance plans in California:

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist answers a reader question about how to resume a regular diet after ostomy surgery. Read her tips here. 

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