A bladder cancer diagnosis can be frightening and the journey through treatment can be arduous. You're invited to join the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) in Nashville, TN for their […]
Stoma Vendor Fair Hybrid and In-Person OCTOBER 30TH @ 6PM Warm Springs ConnectABILITY First Floor Room 132 5101 Medical Dr San Antonio, TX 78229 *Snacks & Finger Foods will be […]
Tune in to United Spinal Association’s Access and Care Coalition Access to Ostomy Supplies 101 Webinar to learn how ostomy supplies are covered by insurance and how users of ostomy […]
Three Rivers of Knowledge: Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care The 2023 Northeast Region (NER) of the WOCN Society regional conference brings together WOCN® members to collaborate for a weekend-long educational […]
Join UOAA leaders, staff, and guests for a live interactive chat on all the great things UOAA is planning for you this year.
The Gathering Place Virtual Ostomy Series: Hear cancer and ostomy stories and suggestions for new ostomates. Open discussion on life as an ostomate. Register here. Panel: Linda Coulter, BSN, MS, […]
The 2024 Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) Spring Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families will help you cope with a bladder cancer diagnosis for you or a loved one. Taking place […]
Join Fight CRC as they welcome the colorectal cancer community to rally together at their United in Blue installation before their Hill Day meetings start. The Rally will be held […]
Many people living with an ostomy are either worried about developing a parastomal hernia or already have one. Tune into our next Ostomy Academy on March 12 to hear colorectal […]
The Gathering Place Virtual Ostomy Series: Learn more about dietary recommendations with an ostomy Understand how to troubleshoot issues with output. Identify ways to restore a diverse and balanced diet. […]
Join us for this event hosted by Cristine Miller, UOAA Director of Young Ostomate Outreach. Riley Everson was diagnosed with Colon Cancer at 24 years old and 17 weeks pregnant. She had to undergo […]
The Nebraska Affiliate of WOCN, in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) invites nurses and other health care professionals involved in wound, ostomy and continence care to […]
The Ostomy Support Group of Northern Virginia, LLC (OSGNV, LLC) is hosting an Ostomy Products and Services Fair on Sunday, May 5th from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. You are invited […]
Ostomy Academy: Bridging the Gap in Ostomy Nutrition Ostomy nutrition goes way beyond those early guidelines from your surgeon. Join Registered Dietitian Amalia Karlin for “Bridging the Gap in Ostomy […]
DDW 2024 - It's All About Your Path DDW is the largest and most prestigious meeting in the world for GI professionals. Every year it attracts physicians, researchers and academics […]
Power of the Force of the Future! The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCSR) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting will be held from June 1 - 4, 2024 at […]
WOCNext is an annual event hosted by The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) that educates and inspires healthcare professionals from around the world on what’s new, what’s needed, […]
The summer heat is quickly approaching, and you're ready to take a cool dip in the pool. Unfortunately, having an ostomy can sometimes make this complicated. You are invited to […]
The Oley Foundation, a national non-profit home nutrition support community and advocacy group, invites you to attend their annual education conference "Oley 2024: Connected" in Tempe, Arizona from Saturday, June […]
Youth Rally is a one-of-a-kind camp experience for youth living with conditions of the bowel and/or bladder system. This year's Youth Rally will be held at the University of Colorado […]
United Ostomy Associations of America
P.O. Box 2293
Biddeford, ME 04005-2293
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-826-0826.
Our Information Line hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 3pm EST. If you have an emergency, please dial 911 or contact your local medical professional.
Please understand that UOAA is a private, nonprofit, advocacy and informational organization. We are not a medical facility and we do not have medical or legal professionals on staff. Therefore, UOAA does not provide Medical, Mental Health, Insurance or Legal Advice. Visit UOAA Virtual Ostomy Clinic provided by The Wound Company for non-emergency, virtual ostomy support.
