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Maintaining Nutrition and Hydration in the Management of Short Bowel Syndrome

Digital Sponsor, Ileostomy, Nutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome

Part 1 of a Two-Part Series featuring Emily Rubin MPH, RD, LDN, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital With over two decades of experience at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Philadelphia,…

My UOAA Story- Stanley Cooper

Advocacy, Caregivers, Colostomy, Ileostomy, Ostomy News, Patient Stories, Urostomy

20 years ago, UOAA formed and continued a legacy of advocacy and support for the ostomy community. I had my Ostomy Surgery in 1992 due to ulcerative colitis. At that time the national organization for our community was the United Ostomy Associations…

BELIEVE in the Unseen Magic of All the Holidays and UOAA Advocacy

Advocacy, Caregivers, Colostomy, Healthcare, Ileostomy, Ostomy News, Urostomy

UOAA’s Advocacy Committee and grassroots advocates were busy in 2024. We do all sorts of advocacy work throughout the year for the ostomy and continent diversion communities. A lot of our advocacy work is unseen, but you should know it is there.

Christmas with an ostomy, all wrapped up

Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Ileostomy, Nutrition, Ostomy Basics, Ostomy Tips, Urostomy

We want to help everyone in our ostomy community have a wonderful holiday. So, we've put together this guide to share our top tips. In our 12 ways of Christmas, you’ll find advice about everything from stocking up on supplies to eating and drinking in moderation. If you have a child with an ostomy, you’ll find tips on how to prepare for Christmas day. You’ll also find our Accessories Wish List, featuring our most popular accessories.

Discarding Pouches Discreetly But With Dignity

Colostomy, Ileostomy, Ostomy Basics, Ostomy Tips

Lynn Wolfson, UOAA Director As ostomates, we often feel self-conscious in public but deserve the same respect as anyone else. We don't want to be singled out or face discrimination because of our ostomies. However, we also have a responsibility…

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The Impact of Advocacy: Healing Yourself and Uplifting Others

Advocacy, Colostomy, Emotional Health, Ileostomy, Ostomy Awareness, Ostomy News, Patient Stories, Urostomy

By Nicole Richards “When you stand and share your story in an empowering way, your story will heal you and your story will heal someone else.” – Iyanla Vanzant I believe this quote accurately describes the importance advocacy is to…

Managing the Challenges of Pancaking

Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Ileostomy, Ostomy Basics, Ostomy News, Ostomy Tips, Skin Care

When stool in an ostomy pouch is thick and dry, a phenomenon called pancaking may occur.

We Are Living Proof Ostomies Are Lifesavers

Colostomy, Ileostomy, Ostomy Awareness, Patient Stories, Urostomy

Ostomies are lifesavers and people living with an ostomy share why they are living proof of this fact and the rich lives they have lived as a result of this surgery.

Fall Into Ostomy Awareness

Advocacy, Colostomy, Events, Ileostomy, jejunostomy, Ostomy 5k, Ostomy 5k, Ostomy Awareness, Ostomy News, Urostomy

Ostomy Day or Ostomy 5k- This is the Time to Get Involved Whether you attend an in person or virtual event, make this be the year you get off the sidelines and discover the power of ostomy awareness. Learn more about all the ways to get involved…

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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.

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