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 […]
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 what’s new, what’s needed, and what’s next in wound, ostomy, continence, foot and nail care. Join us Sunday, May 31 thru Tuesday, June 2, 2026, […]
Come sail away with friends in the ostomy community from across the country! UOAA has planned its first 4-Night Cruise for Ostomates this summer! SeaPlex on Quantum of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean Ship, will leave Los Angeles, CA on Monday, June 15, 2026, with stops on Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico, before returning to […]
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 year's conference will take place in Madison, Wisconsin from Friday, July 10 through Monday, July 13, 2026. Attending the Oley patient (consumer) education conference can […]
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.
