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Collaborating for Advocacy Success

By Jody Scardillo DNP RN ANP-BC CWOCN Albany Medical Center- Albany, NY The Issue It’s amazing what can happen when a little effort is made. In April of 2018, the […]

April 9, 2019

Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Healthcare, Ileostomy, Ostomy Basics, Ostomy Tips, Support Resources, Urostomy

When to Contact Your Stoma Care Nurse

Your stoma care nurse has the specialized training to help you care for your ostomy and address any issues that arise. These professionals are also known as “WOC” (wound, ostomy, […]

April 4, 2019

Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Emotional Health, Ileostomy, Ostomy Tips, Urostomy

Learning to Love Your Body – Stoma and All

Following your ostomy surgery, you will no doubt have an adjustment period of figuring out your new routines and schedule. You will be learning about your appliance, how to use […]

March 29, 2019

Ostomy News, Support Group News

Ostomy Patients Enlighten Medical Staff

By Ed Pfueller, UOAA Amazing things can happen when ostomy patient advocates and clinicians come together. Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, MD an IBD specialist at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, trained […]

March 20, 2019

Advocacy, Ostomy News

UOAA Advocates in Action

Ostomates Provide Insight to Lawmakers on Behalf of UOAA By Ellyn Mantell and Michael Quear UOAA Representative – Ellyn Mantell There is so much frustration and dissatisfaction around the government […]

March 18, 2019

Ileostomy, Patient Stories, Personal

Robert Harrion’s Story

About 4 years ago, I awoke to the alarm on my cell phone, and for some reason it seemed to be extra loud this time. I had probably only slept […]

March 15, 2019

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

On the Go Travel Tips

Enjoy a trouble-free transit with these travel tips. If you’re traveling by airplane, car, bus, train, or cruise ship, you might be stressed about your ostomy needs during the trip. […]

March 8, 2019

Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, Ileostomy, Ostomy News, ostomy reversals

Ostomy Support for Colorectal Cancer Patients

Whether Temporary or Permanent UOAA information and Support can help you Succeed in Life with an Ostomy. By Ed Pfueller, UOAA March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer often […]

March 1, 2019

Colostomy, ostomy reversals, Patient Stories

Jennifer Repine’s Story

Support Made the Difference Before Reversal I was halfway through a 10-hour drive home to Lancaster County PA from Dayton, where I’d just finished a Relay For Life, when I […]

February 22, 2019

IBD, Patient Stories

David Brent’s Story

I was told if I didn’t have the surgery when I did, my Crohn’s disease would have killed me. Surgery made a drastic change in my life for the better. […]

February 15, 2019