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New Changes to CDC Guidelines Should Protect Medication for Ostomy Output Uses
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Destined to Love, Ostomates by Chance
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Diet and Digestion with an Ostomy
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Celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day Your Way
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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.
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UOAA is the leading organization proactively advocating on behalf of the ostomy community. Recognizing that we are always stronger together, we encourage everyone to get involved by joining our Advocacy Network. We’ve also created several Advocacy Tools and Resources to help you successfully advocate on behalf of the ostomy community to ensure every ostomate receives quality care.
Latest News:
- Our Ostomy Story- Chris and AlexaJuly 8, 2024 - 10:49 am
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- Embracing Life After Surgery June 13, 2024 - 11:16 am
- JoAnna’s Story: Coming Out of The ShadowsJune 7, 2024 - 3:59 pm
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