The Quality Life Association (QLA) is a volunteer based non-profit group committed to meeting the needs of individuals who have a Continent Ostomy, or are considering an intestinal diversion. QLA's annual educational conference, held in an environment of sharing and learning, will be held in-person this year in Fort McDowell, Arizona from September 29-October 1, […]
The Premier Conference for Urology Professionals will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 29 thru October 2, 2022. 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 […]
Join the Worldwide Run For Resilience Virtual Ostomy 5k at your favorite place to Run, Walk, Roll or Pedal this Ostomy Awareness Day (OAD) ~ October 1, 2022. Ask you family, friends, colleagues and members of your support group to join your race team, fundraise or donate to help UOAA and our mission. REGISTER TODAY […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 8th Annual Durham, North Carolina Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 1, 2022. 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 […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 4th Annual Nashville, TN Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 1, 2022. This 5k Fun Run and 1 mile Children's Fun Run will be held at Shelby Bottoms located at Shelby Avenue & S. […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 5th Annual Arizona Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 1, 2022. This 5k Fun Run and Children's Fun Run will be held at Eldorado Park located at 2311 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale, Arizona. This […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 6th Annual Vancouver, WA Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The Fun Run/Walk will take place at Marine Park, located at SE Marine Park Way & Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA. This 58.3-acre […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 1st Annual Miami, Florida Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 1, 2022. This 5k Fun Run/walk will be held at the University of Miami-Coral Gables Campus in the Foote University Green Area, in front […]
You're invited to join the WOCN® Society live on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time for WOCN® Ostomy Education Day. This event is a free online experience aimed at celebrating ostomy awareness, dispelling myths, and increasing ostomy education to improve patient outcomes. The full day of engagement and education […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s 6th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K in Boise, Idaho on Saturday, October 1, 2022. This 5k Fun Run and Kid's Fun Run will be held at Ann Morrison Park at the Old Timer's Pavilion (covered […]
The University of Miami has invited you to an Ostomy Support Group Virtual Event "Ask the Experts" on Tuesday, October 4th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Join via Zoom to hear from the following panel of experts who are available to answer your questions related to ostomies. Dr. Pearlman, Nutrition; Dr. Gonzalgo, Urology; […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 6th Annual Birmingham, AL Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 8, 2022. This year's Fun Run/Walk will take place at Avondale Park, a 37-acre tree-filled park featuring a lake, an amphitheater, baseball diamonds & […]
Ostomates, family and caregivers are invited to an Ostomy Awareness Day Fair hosted by the Placerville Ostomy Support Group (an affiliate of UOAA) on Saturday, October 8th from 10am to 3pm. The Fair will take place at 681 Main Street, Apple/Pear Room (2nd Floor) in Placerville, California. The purpose of the event is to increase […]
"GROWING TOGETHER" The Northern IL (NIA) of the WOCN Society is holding their 24th Annual Professional Education Day on Tuesday, October 18th in Woodridge, Illinois. The NIA WOCN education day provides members with opportunities to network with colleagues, gain updated information on the latest products and practices, and participate in continuing education offerings. CLICK HERE […]
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 knowledge of the latest techniques, applications and […]
The Northwest Region of the WOCN Society will be holding their annual conference on October 28 and 29, 2022 in Hood River, Oregon. The NW WOCN conference provide members with opportunities to network with colleagues, gain updated information on the latest products and practices, and participate in continuing education offerings. CLICK HERE for details and […]
You're invited to attend a free webinar presented by Coloplast on "Reimbursement 101: Ostomy Supplies and Insurance Basics". The webinar will be held on Thursday, November 3rd starting at 6pm Central Time. The speakers will go over the basics of insurance coverage and the patient bill of rights. Attend and you'll learn more about ostomy […]
Join us at the DDNC Virtual Fall Forum! Registration is now open for the Digestive Disease National Coalition’s (DDNC) Fall Forum coming up on Monday and Tuesday, November 14 & 15, 2022. The theme for this year's Fall Forum is "Timely Innovations in Digestive Disease Treatments". The event is open to the public, and we […]
The 2022 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 December 2 thru 4, 2022 at the Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center in Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania. The educational program is designed to provide evidence-based knowledge of the […]
You're invited to attend Coloplast Care's "Guide to recovery through activity - a slow approach for new ostomates" webinar to be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 6pm Central Time. In this webinar a personal trainer and an occupational therapist will share with the audience how they became active again after their ostomy surgery. […]
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.
