Scott Steehn’s Story
Finding Hope in the Stories of Others By Scott Steehn All stories have a beginning, and mine is no different. It started on a cold, slate-colored February day in Erie, […]
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UOAA Ostomy Support Groups Go Virtual During Pandemic
By Ed Pfueller, UOAA Communications and Outreach Manager In-person peer support has always been at the heart of UOAA. Though people worldwide now routinely connect online with others living with […]
Lacee Harper’s Story
Imagine being your 15-year-old self again. What did that feel like? Young, carefree, happy…healthy? For me, I felt all of those things every day. I played the clarinet, got good […]
Simple Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Help Your Immune System
By Elaine O’Rourke With the increased and heightened attention on the coronavirus, it is naturally creating a lot of fear and anxiety. This fear not only affects the mind but […]
Coronavirus Effects on the Ostomy Community
The ostomy community is understandably very concerned about how the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting their daily lives, health, support networks, and access to ostomy supplies. In this time of great […]
UOAA Advocates Making an Impact on the Hill
By Jeanine Gleba, UOAA Advocacy Manager The Digestive Disease National Coalition (DDNC) is an advocacy organization composed of the major national voluntary and professional societies concerned with digestive diseases. DDNC’s […]
Coronavirus is Not Affecting Ostomy Supply Production
Updated: 4/10/20 The coronavirus is spreading around the world and some in the ostomy community are concerned if it will affect their access to ostomy supplies. UOAA reached out to […]
Ostomy Myths vs Reality
Let’s Debunk These Common Ostomy Myths After ostomy surgery, you may find helpful tips from other people living with an ostomy in online communities, support groups, forums […]
When an Ostomy Reversal Plan Takes A U-Turn
By Ellyn Mantell Setting the scene for you, imagine the patient who has controlled ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s Disease, or diverticulitis and is suddenly terribly symptomatic with infection and unremitting […]
Dating With An Ostomy
Don’t Let Your Ostomy Stop You From Dating! Easing back into the dating scene may feel scary and impossible, it’s normal to want to take your time and get comfortable […]
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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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