When it comes to ostomy care, the lowest bid shouldn’t decide what a patient gets

By: Theresa Johnson

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 712

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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“Ostomy” may not be a word you recognize, but chances are you know someone living with one.

I came into the ostomy community through my father, Liney Guidry. Because of the unique challenges he faced and overcame with his ostomy, I saw firsthand the paralyzing physical and emotional impact of living with an ostomy.

It became my calling to create solutions for situations that go unaddressed.

My two perspectives — as a caregiver …

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