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Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Ileostomy, Patient Stories, Pediatric Ostomy, Personal, Short Bowel Syndrome

Celia’s Story: Feeling at Home with Short Bowel Syndrome

Since short bowel syndrome is not something most people talk about every day, I am excited that we have a month to bring awareness to it. As someone living with […]

July 28, 2023

Colostomy, Ileostomy, Ostomy Basics, Ostomy Tips

Ostomy What? Post Surgery Ostomy Advice

You’re not alone, as a new ostomy patient I was overwhelmed. Here is how I learned how to take it slow, keep it simple, and learn about this new normal.

June 29, 2023

Advocacy, Ostomy Awareness, Ostomy News, Travel

Take Back Air Travel Rights

By UOAA Advocacy Manager Jeanine Gleba Imagine having your ostomy leak during a flight and being denied access to the restroom. As part of our Advocacy Agenda, UOAA strives to […]

June 13, 2023

Ileostomy, Ostomy News, Patient Stories, Travel, UOAA Conference

Conference Couple

Ileostomates Andy and Sandee began their life adventures at a national ostomy conference 19 years ago. By Ed Pfueller, UOAA Communications & Outreach Manager When Andy Kyriacou stood up to […]

June 6, 2023

Digital Sponsor, Exercise/Sports, IBD, Ileostomy, Ostomy News, Patient Stories

Lee-Ann Watanabe–Living with an Ostomy

My ulcerative colitis, IBD and ileostomy journeys have been a long road for sure! I spent most of my 30s trying every single pill, steroid, infusion, shot, diet, and remedy […]

June 2, 2023

Colostomy, Donate Page, Emotional Health, Ileostomy, Membership, Ostomy Basics, Ostomy News, Ostomy Tips, Patient Stories, Support Group News, Support Resources, UOAA Conference, Urostomy

‘UOAA Has Been A Lifesaver for Me’ Says New Ostomate

When first presented with having a “bag” I was terrified. I had a lot of questions…. How will I wear my clothes? Will I still be able to run or […]

May 23, 2023

Caregivers, Colostomy, Events, Ileostomy, J-Pouch, Ostomy Tips, UOAA Conference, Urostomy

Young Ostomates to Gather in Houston for #UOAA2023

Among the general public there is still a perception that people living with an “ostomy bag” or pouch are older seniors or at least middle-aged. Those searching on social media […]

May 10, 2023

Continent Diversions, Ostomy News, Urostomy

UOAA is Here for Bladder Cancer Survivors

Since its inception United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) has supported and welcomed members living with a urostomy (ileal conduit) or urinary diversion as a result of bladder cancer […]

May 9, 2023

Advocacy, Healthcare, Ostomy News

Hear Our Roar

By UOAA Advocacy Manager Jeanine Gleba When thinking of UOAA I am often reminded of William Shakespeare’s quote from A Midsummer Night’s Dream: “Though she be but little she is […]

May 8, 2023

Caregivers, Colostomy, Events, Healthcare, Ileostomy, Ostomy Basics, Ostomy News, Ostomy Nurse, Ostomy Tips, Urostomy

Understanding Stoma and Ostomy Basics

There are two main types of stomas, and they both have certain “ideal” characteristics in common. Do you know what they are? Wound care nurses know that it’s not uncommon […]

May 3, 2023