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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join 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 Every Ostomate! A quarterly online educational seminar, powered by 11 Health, to bring trusted and comprehensive ostomy information to all members of the ostomy community. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 CARE IS THERE FOR PATIENTS WITH AN OSTOMY AROUND THE WORLD? Doctors, patient associations, patients and other guests will share their experiences and knowledge in […]
At 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) patients, survivors and caregivers know they are not alone in their fight with cancer. The Elephant in the room is cancer. Tea is the relief conversation provides. Please join […]
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.
