Ostomy Academy
Education for Every Ostomate
Our Next Presentation-
Sexuality, Intimacy and Reproductive Health for Ostomates
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm ET (7:00 pm CT, 6:00 pm MT, 5:00 pm PT)
Speaker: Neilanjan Nandi, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Tune into UOAA’s next Ostomy Academy with guest Dr. Neilanjan Nandi to understand the numerous factors that influence sexual health and satisfaction for people with ostomies. Gain strategies for cultivating intimacy and learn how to initiate discussions on sexuality and intimacy with your medical team. We’ll also discuss important issues related to an ostomate’s reproductive health.
Our September 2024 event is sponsored by Hollister. Ostomy Academy is a free online educational seminar to bring trusted and comprehensive ostomy information to all members of the ostomy community. Top experts, medical professionals, and experienced ostomates will focus on a new series of quality of life topics in each presentation.
Sexuality, Intimacy and Reproductive Health for Ostomates
Dr. Nandi is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania where he focuses on the management of complex Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD, eg, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis) and recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (C difficile). Dr. Nandi completed his undergraduate degree at Rice University and medical school at Northwestern University.
Dr. Nandi is a founding non-profit board member and Chair of the South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) which elevates culturally competent care in South Asian IBD. He also serves on the medical advisory board of the United Ostomy Associates of America (UOAA), and coordinates outreach on the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Patient Care Committee.
Dr. Nandi’s fervor for clinical education has been recognized with multiple teaching awards throughout his career at the medical school, residency, fellowship and graduate school levels.
He is the regular host of an academic podcast : ‘GI Insights: IBD Crosstalk’ which features high yield, evidence based medicine discussions with guests from different interdisciplinary fields critical to providing comprehensive IBD care. Dr. Nandi’s passions include fitness, cooking, virtual reality gaming, reading and dancing. You can follow his exploits on social @fitwitmd and at www.fitwitmd.com
Amie Leigh Reece is a UOAA volunteer serving as Director of Affiliated Support Group Affairs. Amie Leigh was diagnosed with IBD at age 20 and is living with an ileostomy. She helps others as a Certified Health Coach with Resolute Health & Wellness Coaching and by volunteering for the Ostomy Association of Metro Denver.
May 15, 2024: Bridging the Gap in Ostomy Nutrition
March 12, 2024: Parastomal Hernia
October 24, 2023: Medical Insurance & Supplies Coverage
June 21, 2023: Summer Travel Tips and the Ultimate Guide to UOAA’s National Conference.
March 28, 2023: Foundations for Recovering from Ostomy Surgery
April 26, 2022: Leaks, Tweaks, and Peeks
January 12, 2022: New Year, New Mindset: Mental Health, Ostomy and Chronic Illness
Sept 14, 2021: Navigating Life with an Ostomy
June 9, 2021: Total Body Ostomy Health
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