Ever wonder how age, culture, sexual orientation, gender, or socioeconomic status impact the #ostomy experience? With this year's #WorldOstomyDay focused on #ostomate rights being #humanrights, Girls With Guts (GWG) and UOAA have teamed up to explore this question and more as we host a chat on the intersectional aspects of living with #IBD and an […]
After countless virtual meetings and appointments, The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCSR) 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting will be held in person from April 30-May 4, 2022. Attendees will experience top-notch education, professional development, networking and more while enjoying waterfront views in Tampa, FL. Register by January 18 to save up to 25% […]
Engage, Educate, Elevate! The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCSR) 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting will be held from June 3-6, 2023 at the Seattle Convention Center's Arch Building. Attendees will experience top-notch education, professional development, networking and more. There are two registration options - you may attend in-person or purchase online access, if […]
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 […]
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.
