"2022 Vision: Ostomates in Action" The Ostomy Support Group of Northern Virginia, LLC (OSGNV, LLC) and its satellite, Mary Washington Healthcare Ostomy Connections Support Group, Fredericksburg, VA, invite you to attend a One-Day Virtual Conference on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 9am to 2pm Eastern Time. The conference includes three general sessions, an exhibit hall […]
ROCKIN' SKIN CARE! The Northern Illinois Affiliate (NIA) of the WOCN Society is holding their 28th Annual Community Education Day on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The event will take place at Bobak's Signature Events and Conference Center located in Woodridge, Illinois. CLICK HERE to learn more and register today!
Mark your calendar! UOAA invites you to join us on Saturday, August 13, 2022 for a virtual interactive day of education and community building. It will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific) including breaks. This event is for the ostomy community, their caregivers, and health […]
Inspiring and Educating Healthcare Professionals in Skin, Wound, and Ostomy Management This year's Wild on Wounds (WOW) national conference will take place from September 7-10, 2022 in Hollywood, Florida. WOW brings clinicians together to learn and share ideas on what works, what doesn't, and what's new in wound care. Join your colleagues as you fully […]
You're invited to join the WOCN® Society live on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time for WOCN® Ostomy Education Day. This event is a free online experience aimed at celebrating ostomy awareness, dispelling myths, and increasing ostomy education to improve patient outcomes. The full day of engagement and education […]
The University of Miami has invited you to an Ostomy Support Group Virtual Event "Ask the Experts" on Tuesday, October 4th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Join via Zoom to hear from the following panel of experts who are available to answer your questions related to ostomies. Dr. Pearlman, Nutrition; Dr. Gonzalgo, Urology; […]
You're invited to attend Coloplast Care's "Guide to recovery through activity - a slow approach for new ostomates" webinar to be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 6pm Central Time. In this webinar a personal trainer and an occupational therapist will share with the audience how they became active again after their ostomy surgery. […]
Back by popular demand, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), is offering a one-day hands-on workshop for nurses and other health professionals involved in ostomy care. Sponsored by the Nebraska Affiliate of WOCN, this workshop will take place on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 8am to 4:30pm at the UNMC's Truhlsen Campus Event Center […]
The Nebraska Affiliate of WOCN, in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) invites nurses and other health care professionals involved in wound, ostomy and continence care to the 4th Annual Pursuit to Excellence: Wound, Ostomy and Continence Management Conference. Those in attendance will receive 6.5 ANCC contact hours. The Conference will be […]
The Northern Illinois Affiliate of the WOCN* is excited to be holding its 29th Annual Community Education Day on Wednesday, May 10th at Bobak's Signature Events in Woodridge, Illinois. There will be a number of strong presenters covering topics encompassing all three core areas: wound, ostomy and continence. This event has been submitted to Dr. […]
Adjusting your diet after ostomy surgery can be challenging. While some ostomates need little to no adjustment others find they need to make significant changes to their diet. If you are unsure how different foods affect you or how to determine which foods and eating habits are right for you, you won't want to miss […]
Do you want to be active and live life to the fullest, but you have an ostomy and feel like you have limitations? Fight CRC invites you to attend their free webinar "Being Active with an Ostomy" on Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:00pm Eastern Time with Julie Brown. Julie, a stage III colorectal cancer survivor […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Nebraska Affiliate of WOCN, in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) invites nurses and other health care professionals involved in wound, ostomy and continence care to the 5th Annual Pursuit to Excellence: Wound, Ostomy and Continence Management Conference. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to receive continuing education hours/credits. The […]
The North Sound Ostomy Support Groups invites you to attend their Ostomy Awareness Day celebration and Vendor Fair. The event will take place on Saturday, October 5th from 11 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at the Optum Medical Office Building, Basement Level - Rainier & Cascade Conference Rooms located at 1330 Rockefeller Avenue in […]
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.
