Yes, there is a place for people living with an ostomy, and caregivers, to discover they are not alone – it's UOAA's 8th National Conference August 10-12 in Houston, Texas. Free Stoma Clinic, Ask Questions of Ostomy Experts, Ostomy Product Exhibit Hall, Fun Social Events and more! You deserve this. Learn with new friends from around […]
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 Beach, Florida on August 17-19, 2023. […]
Bouncing Back! The Southeast Region (SER) of the WOCN® Society is actively planning their 2023 Annual Conference from August 24-26, 2023 at Twin City Quarter/Benton Convention Center located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They are committed to providing a safe, enjoyable and productive event. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Conference and continued updates as […]
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 […]
Coloplast Care Live invites you to attend their upcoming webinar "Developing a Good Body Image with an Ostomy; Tips for Women" on Thursday, September 14th starting at 6pm Central Time. The webinar, presented as a panel discussion, is all about developing a good body image after having ostomy surgery. It's a great chance for females […]
The Memphis Area Wound Ostomy Continence Professionals will be holding a two-day event on September 22-23, 2023 on "Enhancing Patient Outcomes with Best Practice in Wounds, Ostomies and Continence." This 2-day event will take place at The Chateau on the Lake Resort in Branson, Missouri located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. The conference […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 7th Annual Birmingham, AL Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, September 30th, 2023. 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 & […]
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 7th, 2023. 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. REGISTER […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 5th Annual Nashville, TN Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 7th, 2023. This 5k Fun Run and 1 mile Children's Fun Run will be held at Shelby Bottoms located at Shelby Avenue & S. […]
The United Ostomy Association of St. Louis invites you to attend their Ostomy Day Stoma Clinic and Vendor Fair in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day! The event will take place on Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 2pm Central Time at the DePaul Hospital, May Center, Room C and D (by the main hospital entrance) […]
Attention Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Nurses - the WOCN® Society invites you to Ostomy Education Day 2023, a FREE virtual education event on Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 5:45pm Eastern Time. Celebrate ostomy awareness, dispel myths, and increase ostomy education to improve patient outcomes. Earn up to 6.75 Contact Hours! Join live to […]
The Carmichael Ostomy Support Group located in Carmichael, California invites you to attend their Ostomy Awareness Day event on Saturday, October 7th. The event will be held from 11:00am to 3:30pm at the Veteran's Memorial Building located at 5750 Grant Avenue in Carmichael. There will be a focus on skill competency with a Certified Wound […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s 7th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K in Boise, Idaho on Saturday, October 7th, 2023. This 5k Fun Run will be held at Ann Morrison Park at the Old Timer's Pavilion (covered shelter) located at 1000 […]
The North Sound, Greater Eastside and South Sound Ostomy Support Groups invite you to attend their Ostomy Awareness Day celebration and Vendor Fair. The event will take place on Saturday, October 7th from 1 to 4pm Pacific Time at the EvergreenHealth Surgery and Physician Pavilion, TAN Building, Room 101, in Kirkland, Washington. Meet members from […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 9th Annual Durham, North Carolina Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 14th, 2023 This Certified Run/Walk will take participants on the scenic American Tobacco Trail (ATT) over the 1-40 bridge. The out-and-back course will […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s 1st Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K in Rogers, Arkansas on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. 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 4th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K in East Stroudsburg, PA on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. This Certified Timed Run will be held at the Levee Loop Trail in Dansbury Park located at 15 Day Street […]
Shine Like the Stars We Are: WOC Certified Nurses The Northern Illinois Affiliate of the WOCN Society™ (WOCN®) invites you to attend their 25th Annual Professional Education Day and Vendor Fair on Tuesday, October 17th. The event will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time at Bobak's Signature Events in Woodridge, IL. […]
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 knowledge of the latest techniques, applications and […]
The Premier Conference for Urology Professionals will be held at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona on October 26 - 29, 2023. 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 […]
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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.
