The 2026 Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) Spring Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families Our Baltimore Summit will bring together patients and caregivers at every stage of the bladder cancer journey to see old friends, meet new ones, and learn from leading medical experts. It will offer practical tools to help you thrive—whether it’s […]
CHECK IT. TREAT IT. BEAT IT. Stephanie Crawford, the found of New Beginnings: Living with an Ostomy, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting individuals with ostomies, is […]
SMALL STEPS BIG IMPACT: THE HEART OF WOC NURSING The Midwest Chapter of WOCN is pleased to announce the Northern Illinois Community Day of Education will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Bobak's Signature Events in Woodridge, Illinois. This is an opportunity for WOC nurses to learn more about wound, ostomy and incontinence […]
Join UOAA Advocacy for the webinar Protecting Access to Ostomy and Catheter Supplies - What CMS Competitive Bidding Could Mean for You This webinar will explain the recent CMS ruling and the inclusion of ostomy supplies and catheters in Medicare's Competitive Bidding Program and what it could mean for beneficiaries as well as highlight the […]
Evidence-Based Excellence! The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCSR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting will be held from May 9-12, 2026 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. The purpose of the Annual Scientific Meeting is to ensure high-quality patient care by advancing the science through research and education for prevention and management […]
Inspired Practice. Future-Ready Care. WOCNext is an annual event hosted by The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) that educates and inspires healthcare professionals from around the world on […]
Join UOAA and Speaker Dr. Rebecca Bryan for a practical, strengths-based session focused on communication, emotional safety, and collaborative problem-solving in ostomy care.
Pilates, wellness & waterfront views at Boston’s iconic Tall Ship. Join us for an elevated experience supporting United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA). You're invited to join Ashley Marrama with […]
Youth Rally is a one-of-a-kind camp experience for youth living with conditions of the bowel and/or bladder system. This year's Youth Rally will be held at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado from July 6-11, 2026. Registration is now open. CLICK HERE to learn more and secure your spot today!
The Oley Foundation, a national non-profit home nutrition support community and advocacy group, invites you to attend their annual education conference "Oley 2026: Infusing HOPE Is In Our Hands". This […]
Join UOAA live on July 23rd at 12:00PM EST for a special advocacy training webinar. Personal stories are one of the most powerful tools in advocacy. They put a human […]
The Southeast Region (SER) of the WOCN® Society's 2026 Annual Conference will be held on August 27-29, 2026 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina. This conference brings together expert speakers in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing for three days of education, collaboration, and fun. Attendees can network with colleagues, make new […]
AppleTree CEU is hosting their first ever Wound Ostomy Continence Conference on September 25-27, 2026 and it's 100% online. What makes it special is that it's built for all disciplines — Nurses, OTs, and PTs — all learning together. The conference covers ostomy management as well as wound care, bladder and bowel management, compression therapy, […]
Join WOCN in beautiful Oakbrook, Illinois for the 2nd Annual Midwest Region conference including clinicians from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Illinois! We have an exciting lineup of speakers and […]
50 Years Anniversary Celebration Honoring Our Legacy, Inspiring Our Future The New England Region of the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing Society is the local affiliate for Maine, Vermont, New […]
Learn from national & local WOC experts on wound, ostomy & continence care. Earn CE hours, gain real skills. Register now! Advancing Wound, Ostomy & Continence Care Conference Join national and local experts for a full day of hands-on clinical training in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Why attend: Learn directly from nationally recognized WOC […]
One Community – Stronger Together Everyone is invited to celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026! This year's theme is One Community – Stronger Together. The biggest events […]
The North Sound Ostomy Support Groups invites you to attend their Ostomy Awareness Day celebration and Vendor Fair. Event: 4th Annual North Sound Ostomy Awareness and Vendor Fair Date/Time: Saturday, […]
Come celebrate the Inaugural Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k in Columbia, SC - Join us on Saturday, October 10th in celebration Ostomy Awareness Day at the beautiful Sesquicentennial State Park! This family friendly event will include lots of fun and laughter, local vendors, food, music and celebration so be sure to bring your entire family! […]
Join us October 16&17 along the Treasure Coast ADD: This year's theme, Ride the Wave to the Future of WOC Care, celebrates innovation, collaboration, professional growth, and the exciting future of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing .Set against the beautiful backdrop of Hutchinson Island, attendees will enjoy two days of education, networking, inspiration, and professional […]
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.
