Who we are:
We are a volunteer association dedicated to the support of ostomates and their families.
What we do:
Our meetings provide much needed information to new and future ostomates while providing support for post-operative members and families. We offer ostomy care information through guest speakers, supplier representatives and round table discussions. Additionally, Wound Care Nurses attend meetings to provide technical support and care advice.
To join:
Our membership dues are $10 yearly which includes our newsletter, access to our free appliance and supplies inventory and information table.
Meetings:
Place:
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2311 George Urban Boulevard
Depew, New York 14043 (see map)
Time:
7:00 PM the Third Wednesday of every month (except July, August, December and January)
June Meeting is a daytime social event
Contacts:
President
Joy Jurek
716-741-3853
Vice President
Larry Gartley
716-997-3541
Secretary
Barbara Herkey
716-445-7599
Memberships
Linda James
716-632-6936
Contact Us
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.
Get Involved
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.