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 […]
In collaboration with UOAA to celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day, Connecting Pieces, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving as a beacon of support and resources for individuals and families impacted by Gastrointestinal Disorders (GI), Ostomies, and associated challenges, invites you to join them on Thursday, October 3rd from 6:30 to 7:30 PM Eastern Time for […]
Join the Worldwide Run For Resilience Virtual Ostomy 5k at your favorite place to Run, Walk, Roll or Pedal this Ostomy Awareness Day (OAD) ~ Saturday, October 5th, 2024. Ask you family, friends, colleagues and members of your support group to join your race team, fundraise or donate to help UOAA and our mission. GET […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 10th Annual Durham, North Carolina Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. We hope you will join us as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary this year! This Certified Run/Walk will take participants on […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 8th Annual Birmingham, AL Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. This year's Fun Run/Walk will take place at Avondale Park, a 37-acre tree-filled park featuring a lake, an amphitheater, baseball diamonds & […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s 2nd Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K in Rogers, Arkansas on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. This 5k Fun Run and Kids Fun Run/Dash will be held at The Railyard Bike Park located at 299 E. Cherry […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s 5th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K in East Stroudsburg, PA on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. This Certified Timed Run will be held at the Levee Loop Trail in Dansbury Park located at 15 Day Street […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 6th Annual Nashville, TN Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. This 5k Timed Run and 1 mile Children's Fun Run will be held at Shelby Bottoms located at Shelby Avenue & S. […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 1st Annual Downers Grover, IL Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. This 5k Fun Run will be held on an approximately one-mile looped course from the Byram Healthcare building on Woodcreek Drive. […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 1st Annual Trumbull County, OH Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. This 5k Fun Run will be held at the Niles Park & Wellness Center in Niles, Ohio. This indoor facility features […]
Jocelyn House, the leader of the Boston Medical Center/Southshore Hospital Ostomy Support Group, is hosting a Free Ostomy Celebration Brunch on Saturday, October 5th in recognition of Ostomy Awareness Day! The Brunch will take place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Tirrell Room located in Quincy, Massachusetts. You are invited to attend and […]
The North Sound Ostomy Support Groups invites you to attend their Ostomy Awareness Day celebration and Vendor Fair. The event will take place on Saturday, October 5th from 11 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at the Optum Medical Office Building, Basement Level - Rainier & Cascade Conference Rooms located at 1330 Rockefeller Avenue in […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s 8th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K in Idaho. We are excited to announce a NEW LOCATION for this 5k Fun Run, which previously took place in Boise, Idaho. Join us Sunday, October 6, 2024 at […]
United Ostomy Association of St. Louis invites you to attend their 2024 Ostomy Awareness Day Vendor Fair and Free Stoma Clinic. The event will take place on Monday, October 7, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Central Time at St. Luke's Doctors Building Atrium at 224 S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield, MO. Check out […]
Board the Metro for Your Learning Journey The 2024 Northeast Region (NER) of the WOCN Society regional conference brings together WOCN® members to collaborate for a weekend-long educational event. The event will take place on October 11-13, 2024 at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The educational program is designed to provide evidence-based knowledge of the […]
Promoting Partnerships by Embracing Opportunities and Diversity The New England Region of the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing Society is the local affiliate for Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. This annual regional conference brings together WOCN® members to collaborate for a two-day educational event. The program is designed to provide evidence-based […]
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 Philadelphia, PA for their Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families on November 1 and 2, 2024. This two-day event is packed with inspiring programming designed to support you […]
Turning COWtown into WOCtown! The South Central Chapter of the WOCN® Society in collaboration with JPS Health Network invites you to attend their 2024 Conference on November 8 and 9, 2024. The Conference will take place at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas. The event is for nurses in all settings working with patients […]
In this Ostomy Academy program, we will discuss the concept of healthy adjustment to ostomy surgery and how one might achieve a fulfilling life with an ostomy.
East Coast Premiere of film inspired by ostomy surgery. Raimo Strangis is proud to announce that his short film, STUCK, will be screening at the Dances With Films festival in New York City! Show your support at the Regal Union Square in Manhattan, Saturday Dec 7th at 4:15pm. Tickets are available here: https://danceswithfilms.com/stuck-ny/
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.
