Board the Metro for Your Learning Journey The 2024 Northeast Region (NER) of the WOCN Society regional conference brings together WOCN® members to collaborate for a weekend-long educational event. The event will take place on October 11-13, 2024 at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The educational program is designed to provide evidence-based knowledge of the […]
Promoting Partnerships by Embracing Opportunities and Diversity 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 to provide evidence-based […]
A bladder cancer diagnosis can be frightening and the journey through treatment can be arduous. You're invited to join the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) in Philadelphia, PA for their Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families on November 1 and 2, 2024. This two-day event is packed with inspiring programming designed to support you […]
Turning COWtown into WOCtown! The South Central Chapter of the WOCN® Society in collaboration with JPS Health Network invites you to attend their 2024 Conference on November 8 and 9, 2024. The Conference will take place at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas. The event is for nurses in all settings working with patients […]
In this Ostomy Academy program, we will discuss the concept of healthy adjustment to ostomy surgery and how one might achieve a fulfilling life with an ostomy.
East Coast Premiere of film inspired by ostomy surgery. Raimo Strangis is proud to announce that his short film, STUCK, will be screening at the Dances With Films festival in New York City! Show your support at the Regal Union Square in Manhattan, Saturday Dec 7th at 4:15pm. Tickets are available here: https://danceswithfilms.com/stuck-ny/
Body image can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this talk, we will talk about the ups and downs of body image and how to feel good in your own skin, ostomy and all. I’ll share real stories, practical tips, and a few laughs to remind you that you’re not alone in this.
Join the Oley Foundation for our first in-person regional meeting since before COVID, taking place in Columbus, Ohio, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown (connected to the Columbus Convention Center) 401 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215. This full-day event, running from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, includes lunch and provides a unique opportunity to: Engage […]
Standardizing the Deviation: When "One-Size-Fits-All" Harms Some Are you unable to attend the OH Oley Foundation regional conference in person? You can still attend part virtually! Each year, Oley hosts a special symposium at the ASPEN Annual Conference (ASPEN website), bringing the patient perspective to the clinicians who specialize in nutrition support. This year's session […]
Connecting Pieces, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by gastrointestinal disorders, rare diseases, ostomies, and disabilities, is thrilled to announce their inaugural charity event –"Wellness Wears Confidence Fashion Show". This is a spectacular Fashion Show celebrating compassion and community. You're invited to join them on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 6:30 to […]
Ostomate to Raise Awareness at Indiana Car Show! Robert Steffens, who has had IBD since the age of 15 and was diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 40, has had an ileostomy since April 18, 2020. Although he was scared to have ostomy surgery, he realized that not only did it save his […]
Innovate and Elevate: Shaping the Future of Colorectal Surgery! The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCSR) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting will be held from May 10-13, 2025 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. The purpose of the Annual Scientific Meeting is to ensure high-quality patient care by advancing the […]
Body image can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this talk, we will talk about the ups and downs of body image and how to feel good in your own skin, ostomy and all. I’ll share real stories, practical tips, and a few laughs to remind you that you’re not alone in this.
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. In collaboration with the Southeast Chapter of WOCN®, WOCNext 2025 brings exciting updates with a streamlined 3-day format, featuring dynamic learning, essential content, and a relaxing resort setting. Gain knowledge […]
UOAA is pleased to announce that we are holding our first Ostomy Awareness Golf Classic fundraising event! You're invited to join us for this fun-filled day on Monday, June 2, 2025 at the beautiful North Shore Country Club, a private golf course, located in Glen Head, New York. The day will begin at 9:00 AM […]
The Oley Foundation, a national non-profit home nutrition support community and advocacy group, invites you to attend their annual education conference "Oley 2025: Primed & Ready to Grow". This year's conference will take place in Charleston, South Carolina from Tuesday, June 17 to Friday, June 20, 2025. Attending the Oley patient (consumer) education conference can […]
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 San Diego State University in San Diego, California from July 14-19, 2025. Registration is now open. CLICK HERE to learn more and secure your spot today!
Hollister, in partnership with Medical Monks, invites you to attend a Live webinar on Tips for Managing Ostomy Odors and Gas on Thursday, July 17th from 12:30 to 1:15 PM Eastern Time. The webinar will be presented by LeeAnne Hayden, Ostomate, Cancer Survivor, and Podcast Host of The Beautiful Bag Podcast. LeeAnne will share her […]
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/ Programming for all people living with an ostomy (ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy) or continent diversion (j-pouch, urinary diversions, ect.) and their caregivers and medical professionals. What to Expect... […]
The 2025 Digestive Disease National Coalition (DDNC) Annual Fall Forum is taking place Monday, September 15th from 9:30AM to 12PM at 2044 Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC and you are cordially invited you to attend! This event will feature legislative and policy updates from congressional champions and key committee staff - with attendance […]
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.
