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. […]
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DDW 2021
Virtual Event NC, United StatesDigestive 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 […]
Girls With Guts Virtual Summit 2021
Virtual EventJoin 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 […]
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Ostomy Academy- Total Body Ostomy Health
WebinarJoin us for the first installment of this special free webinar series. Speakers will address hydration, nutrition and physical activity with an ostomy. REGISTER TODAY. UOAA Presents Ostomy Academy- Education for […]
Oley 2021
Virtual EventThe 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 […]
WOCNext 2021
Virtual EventWhat 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 […]
Coping With A New Ostomy Webinar
WebinarColoplast 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 […]
36th Annual QLA Conference
Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key 1201 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL, United StatesThe 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 […]
44th Annual Southeast Region of the WOCN Society Conference
The Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL, United StatesThe 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 […]
Ostomy Rights are Human Rights Facebook Live Event
Facebook Live EventEver 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 […]
Support Your Patients’ Rights to Get the Supplies They Need Webinar
WebinarIn 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 […]
Ostomy Supplies and Your Rights Webinar
WebinarIn 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, […]
This is My Life Now: A Patient’s Guide to Advocacy Webinar
WebinarCelebrate 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 […]
Creating a Healthy Bond: Healthcare Support for Your Patients Webinar
WebinarCelebrate 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 […]
Intestinal Rehabilitation Patient Education Day
Virtual Event MI, United StatesThe 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 […]
Living with IBD and an Ostomy Facebook Live Chat
Facebook Live EventIn 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 […]
Ostomies Without Borders
FRANCOPHONE COUNTRIES - 1ST INTERNATIONAL MEETING (in French) ABOUT OSTOMY MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021 - 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Europe) / 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Quebec) WHAT […]
A Community Conversation: Ostomies and Cancer Webinar
WebinarAt Elephants and Tea, we want to have conversations on topics that are not talked about enough, ostomies are no exception. Our mission to help adolescent and young adult (AYA) […]
Ostomy Vendor Fair
Saint Vincent de Paul Church 123 N. Andover Road, Andover, KS, United StatesThe Central Kansas Ostomy Support Group and Mid-America Wound Healing Society (in conjunction with the Society's annual conference) invite ostomates and their significant others to an Ostomy Fair, Light Supper […]
New England Region WOCN Annual Conference
DoubleTree Hotel Manchester Downtown 700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, United StatesRESILIENCE AND REINVENTION ~ Embracing Change and Transformation The New England Region of the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing Society is the local affiliate for Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, […]
Contact Us
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.
