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 ample opportunity to network with peers and visit the vendors displaying their current product offerings.
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 Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. This annual regional conference brings together WOCN® members to collaborate for a two-day educational event. The program is designed […]
Join the movement! On Saturday, October 3, 2026, let’s celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day by participating in the Virtual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k. This marks the 12th year of our […]
Nashville—we’re going virtual this year! 💙💚 While we won’t be holding an official Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K in Nashville this October, we’re not sitting Ostomy Awareness Day out! We […]
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 […]
We are back and ready to Celebrate - Join us for the 9th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k in Birmingham, AL at our New Location and Celebrate 9 years […]
Come celebrate the 1st Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k on Saturday, October 3rd in celebration Ostomy Awareness Day! This family friendly event will include lots of fun and laughter, […]
Get ready, Portland! Join us for the 1st Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 3rd as we come together to celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day with purpose, pride, […]
JOIN US AT OUR NEW LOCATION IN 2026! The excitement returns to Ohio, and this year, we’re taking it to the gorgeous Acacia Reservation in Cleveland Metroparks! Join us on […]
Join us for the Second Annual New England Ostomy 5k Fun Run and Walk on Sunday, October 4, 2026 in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day! Celebrate with us the beautiful Wallis Sands State Park in Rye Beach, NH. Whether you run, walk, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, this family-friendly event is all about raising […]
The 10th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in celebration of World Ostomy Day weekend. Join us at the beautiful Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park in Meridian, Idaho. All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) charity, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Join us and celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day and the 12th Annual Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, October 4th, 2026 at our NEW LOCATION at Solite Park on the American Tobacco Trail! All proceeds will benefit the United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA) a 501 3(c) non-profit charity that helps patients living […]
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 […]
Exit Here for Excellence: Advancing Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care - Your Destination for WOC Nursing Solutions The 2026 Northeast Region (NER) of the WOCN Society regional conference brings together WOCN® members to collaborate for a 3-day long educational event. The event will take place on November 6-8, 2026 at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. […]
The South Palm Beach County Ostomy Support Group is making arrangements for their 4th Annual 'Ostomy' Group Cruise on Celebrity Reflection through Victor Voyages. This 4-night cruise will be departing out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Monday, December 7, 2026. The cruise will include stops in Key West, Florida and Nassau, Bahamas, with 1 day […]
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.
