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2018 Oley Consumer/Clinician Conference
The Oley Foundation is striving to enrich the lives of those living with home intravenous nutrition and tube feeding through education, advocacy, and networking. The 2018 Oley Consumer/Clinician Conference will be held in Memphis, Tennessee from June 24-27, 2018. Presentations are coordinated to boost your understanding of the therapies that sustain you or your loved one. Formal morning sessions are followed by informal afternoon breakout sessions and the interactive Tube Feeding Workshop. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Find out more »2018 Youth Rally
Youth Rally - There is a Camp for That! Youth Rally is a 5-night camp for youth who have had, or who may one day face, ostomy surgery. This year's Youth Rally will be held at a college campus in Boulder, Colorado from July 16 - 21, 2018. Staffed by volunteer counselors who live with similar diagnoses of the bladder and/or bowel systems, Youth Rally provides a safe and welcoming environment for kids to learn from each other, instill confidence in…
Find out more »ICS 2018 PHILADELPHIA
The 48th Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society (ICS 2018) brings together the most renowned international experts in the research and the treatment of pelvic organs and pelvic floor dysfunctions, with particular regard to incontinence. The meeting is multidisciplinary, bringing together all the professionals working in the field: urologists, gynaecologists, neurologists, physiotherapists, nurses, midwives and basic scientists. This year's meeting will be held in Philadelphia on August 28-31, 2018. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Find out more »Quality Life Association (QLA) 33rd Annual Conference
Quality Life Association (QLA) is a non-profit nationwide association aimed at meeting the special needs of the continent ostomate and to educate others on the latest advances in ostomy options. Their 33rd annual conference will be held in Clearwater Beach, FL on September 6 – 8, 2018. CLICK HERE to learn more about QLA. Additional conference information is forthcoming.
Find out more »Wild on Wounds (WOW) 2018 National Wound Conference
Wild on Wounds™ (WOW™) is a national wound conference designed for healthcare professionals interested in skin and wound management. This year's conference will be held at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 12- 15, 2018. Clinicians come from all over the country to network and gain practical learn-it-today, use-it-tomorrow information. WOW continues to grow each year and offers hands-on workshops, one-on-one time with industry experts and demonstrations of new products. Join our thousand plus clinicians at this amazing event. CLICK…
Find out more »Traveling the Road of Ostomies
The Lincoln Ostomy Association is hosting a Medical Professional's "Traveling the Road of Ostomies" Conference on Tuesday, September 25th in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Conference is open to all Nursing Staff, including Nursing students and home health care professionals. It will take place at the Jack J. Huck Continuing Education Center, part of the Southeast Community College system, located at 301 South 68th Street Place. More information to follow shortly.
Find out more »World Ostomy Day 2018
World Ostomy Day is sponsored by the International Ostomy Association and is celebrated every three years. The last World Ostomy Day was held in 2015. The aim of World Ostomy Day is to improve the rehabilitation of ostomates worldwide by bringing to the attention of the general public and the global community the needs and aspirations of ostomates. This year World Ostomy Day will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 and UOAA is excited to join our national efforts…
Find out more »5th Annual Durham, NC Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 5th Annual Durham, North Carolina Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 6, 2018. This Certified Run/Walk will take participants on the scenic American Tobacco Trail (ATT) over the 1-40 bridge. The out-and-back course will start and finish at the parking area at 8160 Renaissance Parkway in Durham, N.C. This 5k course is flat except for one gradual uphill section…
Find out more »Virtual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
Join the Nationwide Run For Resilience Virtual Ostomy 5k at Your Favorite Place to Walk/Run this Ostomy Awareness Day: October 6, 2018 If you are interested in running the Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k but are unable to physically attend the live events in NC, TN, NJ, PA, AL, AZ, MI, OR or ID you can still sign-up and run your own virtual 5k race on October 6, 2018 or on a date convenient for you! Don’t run? You can…
Find out more »2nd Annual Arizona Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 2nd Annual Arizona Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 6, 2018. This Fun Run/Walk will start at the Dove Ramada at Red Mountain Park in Mesa, where you’ll hear the wonderful sounds of nature and be able to experience the amazing wildlife as you head to the Falcon Ramada. You will then continue on to the Hawk Ramada around…
Find out more »3rd Annual Birmingham, AL Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 3rd Annual Birmingham, AL Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 6, 2018. This Fun Run/Walk will take place at George Ward Park, with the starting point and activity area located at Field 6. Kids activities and vendors will be open throughout the duration of the event. This Run/Walk is held annually to raise awareness of this life-saving surgery, empower…
Find out more »2nd Annual Nashville, TN Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 2nd Annual Nashville, TN Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 6, 2018. This race will be held in Nashville at Two Rivers Park, a 374 acre park located in the heart of Donelson, and the home to more recreation activities than any other park in Nashville. The official 5K timed race and 1 mile fun run will cross over…
Find out more »Inaugural Harrison Township, MI Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s Inaugural Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k in Harrison Township, Michigan on Saturday, October 6, 2018. This Certified Run/Walk will be held within Lake St. Clair Metropark at the West Playfield Shelter near the Nature Center, taking participants on the scenic board walk along Lake St. Clair. The flat, out-and-back, 5K course will start and finish near the Nature Center. This is a…
Find out more »Inaugural Pennsauken, NJ Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s Inaugural Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k in Pennsauken, New Jersey on Saturday, October 6, 2018. This Run/Walk will be held at the Jack Curtis Stadium at the Cooper River Park, 5300 North Park Drive, Pennsauken, New Jersey. Cooper River Park (346.55 acres) runs through Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Collingswood and Haddon Township. The park is bounded by North and South Park Drives, Route…
Find out more »4th Annual Portland, OR Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 4th Annual Portland, OR area Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Join us at the Health Fair in the Parking Lot of City Hall at the Farmer's Market (SE Main St & Harrison, Milwaukie, OR 97222) to check in (or register on-site) and pick-up your T-Shirt. This down-and-back Fun Run/Walk starts at Riverfront Park in downtown Milwaukie…
Find out more »Inaugural East Stroudsburg, PA Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s Inaugural Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k in East Stroudsburg, PA on Saturday, October 6, 2018. This Certified Timed Race will be at the Levee Loop Trail at Dansbury Park in East Stroudsburg. The race will take participants on the scenic route through wooded and open hiking trails that parallel the Broadhead Creek. The out-and-back course will start and finish at the…
Find out more »3rd Annual Boise, ID Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s 3rd Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K in Boise, Idaho on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The 5k timed race will start and end at the Old Timer's Shelter in Ann Morrison Park. One of the Ribbon of Jewels, Ann Morrison Park is an urban park located on the Boise River. This is a flat, fast, OUT AND BACK course along Boise's…
Find out more »2018 SUNA uroLogic Conference
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is a national, non-profit professional membership association with over 3,000 members. As a professional community of urologic nurses and associates, SUNA is committed to enriching the professional lives of their members and improving the health of their patients and their families through education, research, and evidence-based clinical practice. SUNA's 2018 uroLogic Conference, the premier conference for urology professionals, will be held on October 25 thru 28 in San Diego, California. CLICK HERE…
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United Ostomy Associations of America
P.O. Box 525
Kennebunk, ME 04043-0525
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-826-0826.
Our Information Line hours are Monday-Friday, 9AM to 3PM (Wednesday until 2PM) EST. If you have an emergency, please dial 911 or contact your local medical professional.
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