The 2008 QLA Educational Symposium was held on September 19-20 at the Tradewinds Island Grand Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida. It was attended by folks traveling from 20 states as well as from Australia. The symposium was educational and fun was had by all.

The topics covered by the speakers included information on Prostate screening for pouch patients as well as the evolution and current status of continent diversions and pelvic pouches. Our motivational speaker talked about the importance of humor in our lives and the water slide activity was a hit.

The 2009 conference will be held in Mesa, Arizona August 21-22 at the Phoenix Marriott Mesa. For more information please visit www.qla-ostomy.org or Judy Schmidt at 352-394-4912. Please join us for a few educational and fun filled days.