Lori’s story: Living with Crohn’s Disease, Ostomy, and Short Bowel Syndrome
Having lived with Crohn’s disease for 43 years, and an ostomy for 35, Lori Plung had known it was possible she would go on to develop Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS). […]
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AN OSTOMY ARMY STORY
By Tony Plonner Editor’s Note: UOAA is proud to recognize Veterans and supports all those now living with an ostomy or continent diversion. As a 20-year-old, way back in 1972, entering […]
OPEN ENROLLMENT – YOUR CHOICES ARE IMPORTANT!
Health care insurance plans are not equal and the plan you choose can make a difference in the amount and type of ostomy supplies you receive and the companies that provide your supplies. It’s crucial that people living with an ostomy understand their health insurance plan and shop around for the best plan to meet all of their medical needs.
Convatec is proud to be the Exclusive Diamond Sponsor of the 2023 UOAA Run for Resilience
We are so excited to be walking, running, or rolling in over 10 live events across the USA! Join us at a live event near you or participate in your own community virtually!
Resilience Story: Chris Seyler
When Seyler joined the Phoenix (Arizona) Ostomy Support groups, he was ready to find his way back to normal life. As time went on and recovery was underway, Chris set a goal to run the Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k.
Even You Can Raise Ostomy Awareness
No matter how you want to do it, UOAA encourages everyone in the ostomy community to do one little thing to raise awareness and smash stigmas this upcoming National Ostomy Awareness Day on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Celebrating Another Year of Ostomy Awareness Together
Hollister is proud to support Ostomy Awareness Day! In partnership with United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA), Hollister Incorporated is proud to stand with the entire ostomy community in celebration. […]
UOAA Supporting Ostomy Nurse Certification
Thanks to the ongoing generosity of the ostomy community donating to UOAA’s scholarship fund, we were able to provide this award in the amount of $3000 to another nurse. UOAA […]
Resilience Story: Maria Sandoval
Hi, my name is Maria Sandoval. I wanted to come on here and share my story with you. You may ask, why am I putting the Run for Resilience Ostomy […]
AN EXCLUSIVE SPEAKER SESSION ON AN SBS TREATMENT OPTION YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
Mark your calendars for this inspirational and educational event on a short bowel syndrome (SBS) treatment option. Join us at UOAA’s 8th National Conference on Friday, August 11 at 1:30 pm CST for a thought-provoking speaker session that explores
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.
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