The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) 2020 Scientific Meeting has been cancelled. As the result of the increasingly devastating effects of the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Executive Committee of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has concluded that it is not possible to hold the 2020 Annual Meeting originally […]
Each year, the Youth Rally hosts kids and teens living with conditions of the bowel and bladder. This one-of-a-kind camp experience promotes independence, self-esteem, learning, friendship and FUN! Youth Rally is sad to announce that the 2020 Youth Rally on site in San Diego has been CANCELED. That said, the 2020 Youth Rally will still […]
The Premier Conference for Advanced Practice Professionals. 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 enriching the professional lives of their members and improving the health of their patients and their […]
Each year the Oley Foundation gathers 400—500 consumers, caregivers, clinicians and members of industry for a unique educational and social opportunity centered around home tube feeding and IV nutrition. In addition to medical updates from clinical experts in the field of nutrition support, patients learn from one another and members of industry about products and […]
This is a free one-hour ZOOM presentation being held twice on October 1st - See links below to register for the 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT or 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM EDT presentation. Space is limited, so register today! As a proud supporter of Ostomy Awareness Day, Byram Healthcare, in cooperation with UOAA, […]
This is a free one-hour ZOOM presentation being held twice on October 1st - See links below to register for the 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT or 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT presentation. Space is limited, so register today! As a proud supporter of Ostomy Awareness Day, Byram Healthcare, in cooperation with UOAA, […]
This is a free one-hour ZOOM presentation being held twice on October 2nd – See links below to register for the 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT or 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT presentation. Space is limited, so register today! As a proud supporter of Ostomy Awareness Day, Byram Healthcare, in cooperation with UOAA, […]
The 5th Annual Boise Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 as a Virtual Event. Run, walk, or roll in your own neighborhood or park (or inside on a treadmill) to help raise awareness of this life-saving surgery and celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day. With your registration you will receive […]
The 3rd Annual East Stroudsburg, PA Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 as a Virtual Event. Run, walk, or roll in your own neighborhood or park (or inside on a treadmill) to help raise awareness of this life-saving surgery and celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day. With your registration you […]
The 3rd Annual Harrison Township, MI Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 as a Virtual Event. Run, walk, or roll in your own neighborhood or park (or inside on a treadmill) to help raise awareness of this life-saving surgery and celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day. With your registration you […]
The 6th Annual Vancouver, WA Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 as a Virtual Event. Run, walk, or roll in your own neighborhood or park (or inside on a treadmill) to help raise awareness of this life-saving surgery and celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day. With your registration you will […]
The 5th Annual Birmingham, AL Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 as a Virtual Event. Run, walk, or roll in your own neighborhood or park (or inside on a treadmill) to help raise awareness of this life-saving surgery and celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day. With your registration you will […]
The 7th Annual Durham, NC Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 as a Virtual Event. Run, walk, or roll in your own neighborhood or park (or inside on a treadmill) to help raise awareness of this life-saving surgery and celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day. With your registration you will […]
The 4th Annual Arizona Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 as a Virtual Event. Run, walk, or roll in your own neighborhood or park (or inside on a treadmill) to help raise awareness of this life-saving surgery and celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day. With your registration you will receive […]
Join the Worldwide Run For Resilience Virtual Ostomy 5k at your favorite place to walk/run/roll this Ostomy Awareness Day ~ October 3, 2020. Ask you family and friends to join you, and create your own mini-event. To ensure that you receive your race Bib, please register by Monday, September 28th at 1:00 p.m. EST, otherwise […]
Cultivating Knowledge to Improve Outcomes. Join fellow WOC Nurses for the 9th Annual Tuscon Affiliate of the WOCN Society's Conference. This year's conference will be held at the Tuscon Convention Center in Tuscon, Arizona on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 (rescheduled from March 28th). CLICK HERE to learn more and register today.
The Premier Conference for Urology Professionals is now being held as a LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT. 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 enriching the professional lives of their members and […]
VISION 2020: SHARPENING OUR FOCUS ON WOUNDS, OSTOMY, AND CONTINENCE NURSING. This conference will be held VIRTUALLY this year. This annual regional conference brings together WOCN® members to collaborate for a weekend-long educational event. Due to COVID-19 and the risks of meeting in person for large events the NE Region WOCN Society has moved this […]
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) 2021 Advanced uroLogic Conference will be held virtually this year on April 17 & 18, 2021. The premier conference for Advanced Practice Professionals has lined up an exciting group of speakers based on SUNA members requests. Come and network with your peers from around the country, visit […]
The 2021 American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting will take place April 24-28, 2021. As part of ASCRS commitment to the health and safety of the general public, their members, partners and meeting attendees, it was decided to transition to an exclusively virtual meeting. This scientific program is designed to provide […]
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.
