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SUMMARY:Caring with Compassion: Trauma-Informed Skills for the Ostomy Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Ostomy Academy on Tuesday\, June 16 8:00 pm Eastern Time (7:00 pm CT\, 6:00 pm MT\, 5:00 pm PT) with speaker Dr. Rebecca Bryan for a practical\, strengths-based session focused on communication\, emotional safety\, and collaborative problem-solving in ostomy care. Participants learn how to recognize trauma responses\, avoid re-traumatization\, and build confidence and autonomy. This talk bridges clinical best practices with the lived realities of patients navigating life with an ostomy\, highlighting how trauma-informed principles reduce distress\, strengthen trust\, and improve outcomes across the care journey. Learn More or sign-up!. \nIf you can’t make it live a recording will be available on the Ostomy Academy Webpage after the event. \nYoutube Presentation link available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhcHj0PWQjY
URL:https://www.ostomy.org/event/caring-with-compassion-trauma-informed-skills-for-the-ostomy-community/
CATEGORIES:Events,Latest,UOAA Events,Webinars
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LOCATION:https://www.ostomy.org/event/caring-with-compassion-trauma-informed-skills-for-the-ostomy-community/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T210000
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SUMMARY:Decreasing Adhesions and Bowel Obstructions Naturally
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Ostomy Academy! Speakers Belinda Wurn\, PT and Larry Wurn\, LMT – CEO of Clear Passage® Therapies\, a non-surgical\, drug-free therapy focuses on breaking down adhesions to restore pain-free function\, and it has proven effective for conditions like infertility\, bowel obstructions\, and post-surgical pain. \nEach speaker has undergone one or more major invasive surgeries. Adhesions\, powerful internal glue-like internal bonds\, form as the first step in healing from surgery. In too many cases\, these adhesions can narrow the bowel into strictures\, internal straitjackets that prevent food from passing easily through our body. Besides restricting nutrition\, the resulting small bowel obstruction (SBO) can be extremely painful or threaten life\, sending patients to the hospital for days at a time. \nAt this session\, you will learn about the structure of adhesions\, the ways they form and how the Wurns learned to detach them without surgery. After participating in this exciting session\, you will understand adhesions and methods that are backed by peer-reviewed studies and endorsed by medical professionals. \nRegister here for a link 30 minutes before the program or watch and comment live at the YouTube Link or on our Facebook Live Link. \nf you can’t make it live a recording will be available on the Ostomy Academy Webpage after the event.
URL:https://www.ostomy.org/event/decreasing-adhesions-and-bowel-obstructions-naturally/
CATEGORIES:Events,Latest,UOAA Events,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Ostomy Associations of America":MAILTO:info@ostomy.org
LOCATION:https://www.ostomy.org/event/decreasing-adhesions-and-bowel-obstructions-naturally/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T130000
DTSTAMP:20251002T185446Z
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SUMMARY:Ostomy Academy- Cultural Influences on Ostomy Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Special Edition Ostomy Academy! \nCultural Influences on Ostomy Life – Celebrating World Ostomy Day 2025 \nAs we come together to celebrate World Ostomy Day on Saturday\, October 4\, UOAA’s Ostomy Academy will spotlight stories of cultural influences on ostomy life to promote better understanding and awareness. \nIn this conversation\, we’ll address the unique challenges people may face within their communities—based on their ethnicity\, culture\, sexual orientation\, or gender—and explore the support systems that can help. Join us to share\, learn\, and connect. \nUOAA is broadcasting this special edition of Ostomy Academy for World Ostomy Awareness Day 2025 with our community partners: SAIA\, Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses and Cheeky Charity. \nOur panelists will include Dr. Neilanjan Nandi\, MD\, FACP; Tina Aswani-Omprakash\, MPH\, Daniel Garza\, Ashley Turner and D’andre Hardy. \nEvent sponsor Hollister. \nRegister here  to get an email reminder/link 30 minutes before the event\, or watch the program live on UOAA’s YouTube page. \nIf you can’t make it live a recording on Friday\, October 3\, 2025 at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time (11:00 am CT\, 10:00 am MT\, 9:00 am PT) a recording will be available on the Ostomy Academy Webpage after the event.
URL:https://www.ostomy.org/event/ostomy-academy-cultural-influences-on-ostomy-life/
CATEGORIES:Events,Latest,UOAA Events,Webinars
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LOCATION:https://www.ostomy.org/event/ostomy-academy-cultural-influences-on-ostomy-life/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T220000
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SUMMARY:UOAA's 9th National Conference
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to attend UOAA’s 9th National Conference on August 14-16\, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando\, Florida. Registration is now open! Learn more: https://www.ostomy.org/2025conference/ \nProgramming for all people living with an ostomy (ileostomy\, colostomy\, urostomy) or continent diversion (j-pouch\, urinary diversions\, ect.) and their caregivers and medical professionals. \n\n\nWhat to Expect… \nAsk Questions of Top Ostomy Experts\nInspirational Speakers\nFree Stoma Clinic\nProduct Exhibit Hall with 40+ Vendors\nSurgery Specific Meet & Greets\nYoung Adult\, Caregiver and LBGTQ+ Workshops\nNetworking Opportunities and Fun Social Events \nThe Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort\, a family-friendly resort\, is on a lake\, within a 5-minute drive of Disney Springs™ and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Aquatica and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Epcot®. There are also 3 on-site restaurants as well as a grab and go market. \nUOAA has made arrangements with the Resort to provide the same Guest Room Rate ($149 per night plus taxes for single through quadruple occupancy) starting on Tuesday\, August 12th\, through Monday\, August 18th. So why not make this a family vacation while you’re at the Conference! \nYou Are Welcome to Make Your Hotel Reservations! To make your reservations go to: \nUOAA 9TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE \nYou can also call the Resort’s reservation line at 1-800-233-1234 and provide code “MB18”. The Resort Fee is waived for our group\, a $49 per room per day savings! \n\nDiscover Your People. Don’t miss this life-changing event!
URL:https://www.ostomy.org/event/uoaas-9th-national-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort\, One Grand Cypress Boulevard\, Orlando\, FL\, 32836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Latest,UOAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T210000
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SUMMARY:Aging with an Ostomy or Continent Diversion – How to be Prepared 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Ostomy Academy! \nAging with an Ostomy or Continent Diversion – How to be Prepared  \nWednesday\, May 21\, 2025 \nTime: 8:00 pm ET (7:00 pm CT\, 6:00 pm MT\, 5:00 pm PT) \nHave you thought about how aging might impact your life with an ostomy or continent diversion? Join UOAA for an Ostomy Academy discussion on preparing for the years ahead. The presentation will cover the challenges posed by the changes of aging and the impact of medical conditions. Guest speakers will be UOAA Advocacy Manager Jeanine Gleba with Sue Mueller who is a retired CWOCN and current UOAA Advocacy Committee Co-Chair. They will share what they have learned in their advocacy work\, and tools and resources that UOAA has created to help people prepare for the future. \nRegister at https://www.ostomy.org/ostomy-academy/ Wednesday\, May 21\, 2025 at 8:00 pm ET (7:00 pm CT\, 6:00 pm MT\, 5:00 pm PT) \n  \nYou can watch live on UOAA’s Facebook Page or when it goes Live On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6uM6-MZJeA
URL:https://www.ostomy.org/event/aging-with-an-ostomy-or-continent-diversion/
CATEGORIES:Events,Latest,UOAA Events,Webinars
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LOCATION:https://www.ostomy.org/event/aging-with-an-ostomy-or-continent-diversion/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T210000
DTSTAMP:20250116T001909Z
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SUMMARY:Ostomy Academy- Reflections in the Mirror: Feeling Confident with your Ostomy
DESCRIPTION:Kick-off 2025 with Ostomy Academy! \nReflections in the Mirror: Feeling Confident with your Ostomy \nSpeakers: LeeAnne Hayden and Ryan Van Voorhis \nBody image can be tricky\, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this webinar we will talk about the ups and downs of body image and how to feel good in your own skin\, ostomy and all. We’ll share real stories\, practical tips\, and a few laughs to remind you that you’re not alone in this. To help you take what we discuss and put it into action\, we’ll also be  including a 30-day challenge to keep the conversation—and the confidence—going all month long. Join us for a down-to-earth\, honest talk about what it really means to show up for yourself. \nWe’ll continue the body image conversation after the live event with a 30-Day Mirror Challenge where you can tag to share and follow #UOAABodyTalk for more. \nFind us at @UOAAinc on Facebook and @UOAA_ on Instagram. Connect with our speakers LeeAnne Hayden and Ryan Van Voorhis on IG at @leeannehayden & @thebeautifulbagpodcast @rvanvoorhis & @nudedudefood \nWatch at YouTube Link or UOAA’s Facebook Page. If you can’t make it live\, a recording will be available on the Ostomy Academy Webpage below. \nRegister at https://www.ostomy.org/ostomy-academy/ to submit questions in advance of the live event and get the latest updates. Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025 at 8:00 pm ET (7:00 pm CT\, 6:00 pm MT\, 5:00 pm PT)
URL:https://www.ostomy.org/event/reflections-in-the-mirror-feeling-confident-with-your-ostomy/
CATEGORIES:Events,Latest,UOAA Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T150000
DTSTAMP:20240313T145626Z
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SUMMARY:Colorectal Cancer Awareness Riley Everson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this event hosted by Cristine Miller\, UOAA Director of Young Ostomate Outreach. \nRiley Everson was diagnosed with Colon Cancer at 24 years old and 17 weeks pregnant. She had to undergo treatment and remove her entire colon all while she was pregnant and a new mother. It was a struggle she never expected at such a young age or even when she was expecting her first child but nearly 10 years later\, her and her baby are living their best life! \nZoom Information – \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81546830358 \nMeeting ID: 815 4683 0358
URL:https://www.ostomy.org/event/colorectal-cancer-awareness-riley-everson/
CATEGORIES:Events,Latest,UOAA Events,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cristine Miller UOAA Director of Young Ostomate Outreach":MAILTO:cristine.miller@ostomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T210000
DTSTAMP:20240312T170624Z
CREATED:20240213T185729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T170624Z
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SUMMARY:Ostomy Academy: Parastomal Hernias
DESCRIPTION:Many people living with an ostomy are either worried about developing a parastomal hernia or already have one. Tune into our next Ostomy Academy on March 12 to hear colorectal surgeon Jenny R. Speranza discuss prevention\, types of surgical repairs\, and success rates. She’ll also be joined by WOC nurse practitioner Ashley Croft to discuss nonsurgical management and share lifestyle and diet suggestions. The speakers will field viewer questions along with Ostomy Academy Co-hosts Steve Vandevender and Amie-Leigh Reece. Register at www.ostomy.org/ostomy-academy/ for details and watch live 3/12/24 at (8PM ET\, 7PM CT\, 6PMT\, 5PM PT). A recording will be available after the event. You can watch live on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/U0rL9xNeWqo?si=pdmnGNh2zNLN2teL
URL:https://www.ostomy.org/event/ostomy-academy-parastomal-hernias/
CATEGORIES:Events,Latest,UOAA Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T153000
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SUMMARY:Access to Ostomy Supplies 101
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to United Spinal Association’s Access and Care Coalition Access to Ostomy Supplies 101 Webinar to learn how ostomy supplies are covered by insurance and how users of ostomy supplies can advocate\nfor themselves when requests are denied by insurance. Hear from UOAA advocates\, ostomates\, clinicians and ostomy suppliers and manufacturers for best practices and tips on how to best manage your own ostomy care\nand supplies. Register here. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://www.ostomy.org/event/access-to-ostomy-supplies-101/
CATEGORIES:Events,Latest,UOAA Events,Webinars
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