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 at the Marriott Seattle Airport Hotel in Seattle, WA on March 8th and 9th, the 2024 Spring Summit will give you and your family tools to […]
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 on Tuesday, March 12th from 8 to 9am at the National Mall between 3rd and 4th Street NW, followed by a Meeting with Members of […]
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 surgeon Jenny R. Speranza discuss prevention, types of surgical repairs, and success rates. She’ll also be joined by WOC nurse practitioner Ashley Croft to discuss […]
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. Presented by: Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD with Linda Coulter, BSN, MS, RN, Clinic Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse available for questions!
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 treatment and remove her entire colon all while she was pregnant and a new mother. It was a struggle she never expected at such a […]
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 5th Annual Pursuit to Excellence: Wound, Ostomy and Continence Management Conference. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to receive continuing education hours/credits. The […]
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 to attend to network with fellow ostomates, chat with WOC nurses about your ostomy system, and meet with vendors to see what new products and […]
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 Nutrition” at UOAA’s next Ostomy Academy online event. Expect to learn about managing expectations of nutrition with an ostomy, the importance of hydration and kidney […]
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 from around the world. This year DDW takes place May 18–21, 2024. You choose how you want to be part of DDW — in person […]
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 the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD. The purpose of the Annual Scientific Meeting is to ensure high-quality patient care by advancing the science through […]
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, and what’s next in wound, ostomy, continence, foot, and nail care. WOCNext 2024 will take place Sunday, June 9 - Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at […]
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 attend a new webinar offered by Hollister in partnership with Medical Monks on Wednesday, June 19th from 1:00 to 1:30 PM Eastern Time, to learn […]
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 29 thru Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Attending the Oley patient (consumer) education conference can be a valuable experience for anyone who is seeking to learn […]
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 Boulder in Boulder, Colorado from July 8 -13, 2024. Registration is now open. CLICK HERE to learn more and secure your spot today!
This annual regional conference brings together WOCN® members to collaborate for this 3-day* educational event. The program is designed to provide evidence-based knowledge of the latest techniques, applications and treatments related to wound, ostomy and continence issues. Register and gain insights from regional WOCN® leaders as you develop new skills, network with fellow WOCN® professionals […]
Wild on Wounds (WOW) is the third largest wound care conference in the nation, focused on advancing the healthcare workforce with impactful, hands-on wound and ostomy care education built by and for clinicians. Attendees come from all over the U.S. to network and participate in hands-on workshops and learn new, advanced wound and ostomy care […]
Building Bridges in the Scenic City: Expanding WOC Practice! The Southeast Region (SER) of the WOCN® Society's 2024 Annual Conference will be held on August 22-24, 2024 at the Chattanooga Marriott Convention Center is downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. They are committed to providing a safe, enjoyable and productive event. Attendees are also invited to participate in […]
Join UOAA for our September 2024 Ostomy Academy Sexuality, Intimacy and Reproductive Health for Ostomates Speaker: Neilanjan Nandi, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Tune into UOAA’s next Ostomy Academy with guest Dr. Neilanjan Nandi to understand the numerous factors that influence sexual health and satisfaction for people with ostomies. Gain strategies for cultivating intimacy and learn how to […]
The Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMC) is an affiliate of the national Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN). The RMC serves members from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah. This annual regional conference brings together WOCN® members to collaborate for a three-day educational event. The program is designed to provide evidence-based knowledge of the […]
The Premier Conference for Urology Professionals presented by SUNA will be held at the Renaissance Orlando at Sea World® on September 26-29, 2024. The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is a national, non-profit professional membership association with over 3,000 members. As a professional community of urologic nurses and associates, SUNA is committed to […]
United Ostomy Associations of America
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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.
