WOCNext is an event for WOC nurses and other healthcare professionals dedicated to providing expert care to patients with wound, ostomy, and incontinence needs. With nearly 60 speakers and over 50 sessions to choose from, attendees will leave WOCNext with diverse knowledge and insights into how to best identify, care for, and overcome some of […]
Each year, the Youth Rally hosts kids and teens living with conditions of the bowel and bladder at a college campus for a 5-night one-of-a-kind camp experience that promotes independence, self-esteem, learning, friendship and FUN! This year's Youth Rally will be held in Seattle, Washington at the University of Washington from July 8-13, 2019. CLICK […]
Click Here to Register and View the Program All prices (except for 1-day) include all conference days and social events: Individual = $165; Young Adult (18-25) = $135; Children (5-17) = $25; 1 Day Rate = $115. Click Here to Book your Hotel Stay at the UOAA Special Rate UOAA Rate: $159 USD per night […]
Quality Life Association (QLA) is a non-profit nationwide association aimed at meeting the special needs of the continent ostomate and to educate others on the latest advances in ostomy options. Their 34th annual conference will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee on August 22-24, 2019. CLICK HERE to learn more about QLA. Additional conference information is forthcoming.
Join the Nationwide Run For Resilience Virtual Ostomy 5k at Your Favorite Place to Walk/Run/Roll this Ostomy Awareness Day: October 5, 2019 If you are interested in participating in the Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k but are unable to physically attend the live events in AL, AZ, ID, MI, NC, NJ, PA, TN or WA, […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 3rd Annual Arizona Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 5, 2019. This Fun Run/Walk will start at the Dove Ramada at Red Mountain Park in Mesa, where you’ll hear the wonderful sounds of nature […]
The New England Region of the WOCN Society Annual's Fall 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 treatments related to wound, ostomy and continence issues. Register and gain insights from regional WOCN leaders as you […]
The annual conference of the South Central Region of the WOCN Society will be held on October 24 thru 26, 2019 in Allen, Texas. This conference is for nurses in all settings working with patients with wounds, ostomies and/or continence issues. We also invite APNs, nurse managers, nurse administrators, nurse educators and physical therapists. Nursing […]
The Northeast Region of the WOCN Society Annual Fall Conference brings together WOCN members to collaborate for a weekend-long educational event. The program is designed to provide evidence-based knowledge of the latest techniques, applications and treatments related to wound, ostomy and continence issues. Attend and you will gain insights from regional WOCN leaders as you develop […]
The Oley Foundation invites you to attend a FREE ONE DAY regional conference on Saturday, November 9th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Filled with education and networking opportunities, attend and you will learn more about tube feeding updates, skin and ostomy care, recent advances in managing intestinal failure, diet, Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) and more. CLICK […]
Breathtaking art! Spectacular sports memorabilia! All the beer, wine and soda you can drink. All you can eat, delicious hors d'oeuvre! Incredibly low priced liquor specials! All for GREAT cause to support the work being done by United Ostomy Associations of America and Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. Please join Checkmates Charitable Association on […]
The 8th Annual Chicago Colorectal Symposium is a city-wide educational event for colorectal surgeons, general surgeons, fellows, residents, research associates and allied health professionals with an interest in colon and rectal surgery. The program includes a series of dynamic presentations from renowned faculty and surgeons, and offers both didactic and hands-on courses. This year's Symposium […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE COVID-19. The Phoenix Ostomy Support Group invites you to attend their 2020 Phoenix Ostomy Education & Supplier Fair on April 4th from 10am to 1pm at the LaCasa deCristo Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. Join 150+ ostomates to ask suppliers questions, attend educational sessions, […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE COVID-19. The Iowa Affiliate of the WOCN Society 12th Annual Ostomy Education Day will be held on Saturday, April 4th in Clinton, Iowa. This FREE event was developed to provide an opportunity for all individuals who have an ostomy and those who support them […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19. A NEW DATE FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. Checkmates Charities, which supports IBD and ostomy communities worldwide, invites you to attend their international hockey extravaganza "Disease Without Borders NHL Celebrity Hockey Benefit" on April 18th. The puck will drop at 5:00 p.m. at the Flyers […]
This year, Girls With Guts is hosting its second New Attendee Retreat that is fully sponsored! What this means is that if you are new to GWG and/or newly diagnosed, this is the event for you to attend and registration is totally covered - all you have to do is get there! We’ve created this […]
WOCNEXT 2020 REIMAGINED: ONLINE EVENT The WOCN Society’s leadership has made the necessary decision to transition the in-person WOCNext 2020Ⓡ event to an online-only experience. We would love for you to join us online in June for WOCNext 2020 Reimagined, taking place June 5-7, 2020. You can learn from experienced wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) […]
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 […]
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.
