Expect More Take Control of Your Healthcare - United Ostomy Associations of America

Expect More: Take Control of Your Healthcare

As an organization we want to encourage ostomates and their caregivers to be vocal and engaged in their healthcare decision-making process. We want you to “expect more and take control of your healthcare.” Together with one collective voice speaking up we have the possibility to see major improvements in ostomy healthcare in our country.

To assist you in taking a more active role in your healthcare click on each resource guideline below to help you become a stronger self-advocate.

Part 1 – Find Your Voice (10 Questions to Help You Speak Up)

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Part 2 – Know Your Ostomy

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Part 3 – Know Your Ostomy Pouching System and Supplies

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Part 4 – Know What’s In Your Medical Record

Part 5 – Are You Covered?

Part 6 – Understanding the Emotional Impact of Ostomy Surgery

Handy resources from the above guidelines

Know Your Ostomy Checklist

Know Your Ostomy Supplies Checklist

Physician Visit Checklist

10 Questions to Ask Before You Choose a Health Plan

Advocates for a Positive Change

Contact Us

United Ostomy Associations of America
P.O. Box 2293
Biddeford, ME 04005-2293

Virtual Ostomy Clinic

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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.