2020 Northeast Region WOCN Annual Conference

Virtual Event , United States

VISION 2020: SHARPENING OUR FOCUS ON WOUNDS, OSTOMY, AND CONTINENCE NURSING. This conference will be held VIRTUALLY this year. This annual regional conference brings together WOCN® members to collaborate for a weekend-long educational event. Due to COVID-19 and the risks of meeting in person for large events the NE Region WOCN Society has moved this […]

SUNA 2021 Advanced uroLogic Conference

Virtual Event NC, United States

The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) 2021 Advanced uroLogic Conference will be held virtually this year on April 17 & 18, 2021. The premier conference for Advanced Practice Professionals has lined up an exciting group of speakers based on SUNA members requests. Come and network with your peers from around the country, visit […]

ASCRS 2021

Virtual Event NC, United States

The 2021 American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting will take place April 24-28, 2021. As part of ASCRS commitment to the health and safety of the general public, their members, partners and meeting attendees, it was decided to transition to an exclusively virtual meeting. This scientific program is designed to provide […]

Vision 2021 Ostomates In Action Conference-CANCELED

Holiday Inn Washington Dulles International Airport 45425 Holiday Drive, Sterling, VA, United States

The 2021 Conference has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It may be held in 2022. For more information please visit the Northern Virginia Ostomy Support Group's website.  

2021 Virtual Walk to End Bladder Cancer

Virtual Event

The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) invites you to join their 2021 Virtual Walk to End Bladder Cancer on Saturday, May 1st starting at 11am Eastern Time. Although bladder cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in America, it has not received much public attention, and many people are unaware of the risks […]

World IBD Day

This year many associations around the world are raising awareness on how IBD impacts a person´s general well-being. Follow hashtags such as #breakthesilence #worldibdday2021 and #IBDVisible to celebrate the day. Check back here on ostomy.org on May 19th for information about brand new website resources for the IBD and ostomy community. In the United States […]

DDW 2021

Virtual Event NC, United States

Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2021 Centered on Growth will be held virtually from May 21-23, 2021. It is the world’s leading educational forum for academicians, clinicians, researchers, students and trainees working in gastroenterology, hepatology, GI endoscopy, gastrointestinal surgery and related fields. Whether you work in patient care, research, education or administration, the DDW program offers […]

Girls With Guts Virtual Summit 2021

Virtual Event

Join Girls With Guts for their 2021 Virtual Summit - RETREAT FROM HOME! Girls With Guts will be taking to their social media platforms to wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month by tackling the important conversations surrounding mental health! From May 21-23, you have the opportunity to participate in Facebook Live events, interact with clinical experts, listen […]

Oley 2021

Virtual Event

The Oley Foundation invites you to attend "Oley 2021: A Virtual Experience" on June 21-25, 2021. Each year the Oley Foundation gathers consumers, caregivers, clinicians and members of industry for a unique educational and social opportunity centered around home tube feeding and IV nutrition. CLICK HERE to learn more and Register for this FREE event […]

WOCNext 2021

Virtual Event

What is WOCNext®? WOCNext is an experiential event featuring online education, networking, and activities geared towards WOC nurses and other healthcare professionals dedicated to providing expert care to patients with wound, ostomy, and incontinence needs. It will be held virtually from Thursday, June 24 through Saturday, June 26, 2021. This virtual WOW experience with the […]

Coping With A New Ostomy Webinar

Webinar

Coloplast Care Live! is a brand-new webinar series designed to bring together fellow ostomates and experts in the ostomy field to share their health journeys, hear inspiring stories from other ostomates, and share product and lifestyle advice. The first live webinar of this series, Coping with a new Ostomy, will be held on Tuesday, June 29th […]

36th Annual QLA Conference

Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key 1201 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL, United States

The Quality Life Association (QLA) is a volunteer based non-profit group committed to meeting the needs of individuals who have a Continent Ostomy, or are considering an intestinal diversion. QLA's annual educational conference, held in an environment of sharing and learning, will be held in-person this year in Clearwater, Florida from August 19 - 21, […]

44th Annual Southeast Region of the WOCN Society Conference

The Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL, United States

The SER of the WOCN® Society Board is actively planning their 44th Annual Conference from August 26-28, 2021 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. They are committed to providing a safe, enjoyable and productive event. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Conference and continued updates as they become available.  

Ostomy Rights are Human Rights Facebook Live Event

Facebook Live Event

Ever wonder how age, culture, sexual orientation, gender, or socioeconomic status impact the #ostomy experience? With this year's #WorldOstomyDay focused on #ostomate rights being #humanrights, Girls With Guts (GWG) and UOAA have teamed up to explore this question and more as we host a chat on the intersectional aspects of living with #IBD and an […]

Support Your Patients’ Rights to Get the Supplies They Need Webinar

Webinar

In collaboration with UOAA, Byram Healthcare is sponsoring a free one-hour educational live panel discussion "Support Your Patient's Rights to Get Supplies They Need" on Tuesday, September 28th from 6 to 7pm Eastern Time, 5 to 6pm Central Time. This discussion is designed for healthcare professionals. Access to prescribed ostomy supplies is critical to positive […]

Ostomy Supplies and Your Rights Webinar

Webinar

In collaboration with UOAA, Byram Healthcare is sponsoring a free one-hour educational live panel discussion "Ostomy Supplies and Your Rights" on Wednesday, September 29th from 6 to 7pm Eastern Time, 5pm to 6pm Central Time. This discussion is designed for people with ostomies and care givers. Why should you attend? You should know what to […]

This is My Life Now: A Patient’s Guide to Advocacy Webinar

Webinar

Celebrate World Ostomy Day at ConvaTec’s Virtual Patient Summit on Friday, October 1, 2021. Join ConvaTec for a live discussion with ostomates, nurses and other healthcare professionals at their two session, one-day virtual summit. The first session "This is My Life Now: A Patient's Guide to Advocacy" will be held at 1 PM Eastern Time, […]

Creating a Healthy Bond: Healthcare Support for Your Patients Webinar

Webinar

Celebrate World Ostomy Day at ConvaTec’s Virtual Patient Summit on Friday, October 1, 2021. Join ConvaTec for a live discussion with ostomates, nurses and other healthcare professionals at their two session, one-day virtual summit. The second session “Creating a Healthy Bond: Healthcare Support for Your Patients” will be held at 3 PM Eastern Time, 2 […]

Intestinal Rehabilitation Patient Education Day

Virtual Event MI, United States

The Cincinnati Children's Intestinal Care Center is hosting this inaugural Virtual patient education event on Saturday, October 2nd from 9am to 3pm Eastern Time, 8am to 2pm Central Time. Focus will be on intestinal rehabilitation, intestinal failure and Short Bowel Syndrome. This virtual event will feature renowned experts on Short Bowel Syndrome and patients who […]

Living with IBD and an Ostomy Facebook Live Chat

Facebook Live Event

In celebration of World Ostomy Day, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and UOAA are partnering to bring you a Facebook Live Chat on Saturday, October 2nd at 12:00pm (Noon) Eastern Time, 11:00am Central Time. Join us for a conversation with a panel of speakers to raise awareness about living with IBD and an ostomy. Our […]